Clout: Tapping Spiritual Wisdom to Become a Person of Influence
We all want to be able to influence others, to have our voices counted in decisionmaking, and to make a contribution to our organization or community. Most books on this subject focus on personal power for personal ends-- self-help approaches that show readers how to get what they want for themselves. But influence can be much more-- a live force that is vital to the positive and productive functioning of organizations, communities, and relationships. In Clout Stephen R. Graves and Thomas G. Addington take an entirely new and fresh approach to the subject of influence, incorporating biblical wisdom and stories of exemplary people who have wielded influence with integrity and authenticity. Using classical analytical tools to examine the components of influence, the authors look at an array of historical and biblical models of both positive and negative influence, including Mother Teresa, Adam Smith, Jesus, St. Patrick, Malcolm Muggeridge, and even Rasputin. They analyze what drives this force in our personal and business lives and relationships and show readers how they too can become people of great influence and thereby have a message that is meaningful, an audience that is receptive, and a life that is believable.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0787964751
ISBN13:9780787964757
Release Date:April 2003
Publisher:Jossey-Bass
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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A Good Read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Can Biblical content meet business objectives, much less give you clout? Well, yes, according to the authors. In fact, this is an effective balancing act, posing business objectives on one end of the seesaw and inspiration on the other. The content is simultaneously spiritual and businesslike - if a little misty on facts, such as a bit of fuzzy history in the pages that cover Aristotle's teachings. To their credit, when authors Stephen R. Graves and Thomas G. Addington get businesslike, they are good at it. They convey reliable instructions about influence, mentoring and clout echoed by other books on management and spirituality. They also make some original, if banal, inspirational observations. For example, their key point is that Jesus intended to influence people. Well, that's the point of ministry, isn't it? And of clout. The book's evangelical tone focuses on Christianity - as opposed to the general business impact of spirituality and mentoring - thus, we note that for those Christians who are trying to integrate their faith and their work effectively, this book could be a welcome guidepost.
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