The Art of Quiet Influence: Timeless Wisdom for Leading without Authority
- 4h 16m
- Jocelyn Davis
- Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
- 2019
Drawing on the enduring wisdom of the Buddha, Confucius, Rumi, Gandhi and others, The Art of Quiet Influence shows anyone, not just bosses, how to use influence without authority, a key mindfulness principle, to get things done at work and in life. Through the classic wisdom of 12 Eastern sages, relevant insights from influence research, and anecdotes and advice from 25 contemporary experts, Davis lays out a path for becoming a "mainspring," the unobtrusive yet powerful influencer first introduced in her book The Greats on Leadership.
Organized around three core influence practices - Invite Participation, Share Power, and Aid Progress - readers will learn how to take mindfulness practice "out of the gym and onto the field," while gaining the confidence and practical know-how to be influential in whatever role they occupy.
About the Author
Jocelyn Davis is an author, speaker and consultant with 25 years' experience in the leadership development industry. Before founding her company, Seven Learning, she was Executive Vice President, R&D for The Forum Corporation (now AchieveForum), a global consultancy that builds leadership effectiveness in the Fortune 1000. Jocelyn's The Greats on Leadership: Classic Wisdom for Modern Managers, was praised by SUCCESS Magazine, and 800-CEO-Read named it their Editor's Choice in May 2016. Jocelyn grew up in a foreign-service family and has lived in many regions of the world, including Southeast Asia, East Africa, the Caribbean, and the UK. She now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
In this Book
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Be Humane ~ Confucius
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Applaud Anguish ~ The Yoga Vasiṣṭha
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Create Delight ~ Zhuangzi
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Practice Patience ~ Rumi
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Walk with the Devil ~ The Mahābhārata
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Follow the Leaders ~ Sima Qian
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Fight Softly ~ Murasaki Shikibu
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Rule Yourself ~ Mahātmā Gandhi
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Establish Mindfulness ~ Gautama Buddha
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Tend the Soil ~ Mencius
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Be Present ~ Zen Master Dōgen
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Leave Well ~ Ibn Tufayl
