Stop Bossing Start Serving: Relational Leadership model for 21st century

By Samuel James

Ditch the Bossing, Embrace the Connection: Leading without Bossing Revolutionizes Leadership for the 21st Century!

Traditional leadership is dead. In today's dynamic world, we crave something different – leadership built on relationship, trust, and collective intelligence. Leading without Bossing delivers, introducing the Relational Leadership model, a transformative approach that empowers you to lead with vulnerability, authenticity, and service.

Forget the micromanaging boss barking orders. This book unveils a leader who connects, facilitates, and ignites the potential within yourself and others. Drawing from the Savoir-Relier framework and enriched by Christian wisdom, Stop Bossing Start Living,  transcends the secular-sacred divide, offering a holistic approach for:

1. Work: Build a thriving team environment where everyone feels valued and contributes their unique talents.
2. Community: Foster strong connections and collaborative solutions within your group.
3. Family: Nurture deeper relationships and empower each other to grow.
4. Personal Growth: Embrace vulnerability and authenticity to lead a more fulfilling life.

 

Inside you'll discover:

1. The power of vulnerability and authenticity: Connect on a deeper level and inspire others through genuine leadership.
2. Building trust and psychological safety: Create an environment where everyone feels safe to speak up and contribute.
3. Harnessing collective wisdom: Tap into the combined intelligence of your team or community for better solutions.
4. Leading with service and humility: Prioritize the common good and empower others to reach their full potential.
5. Integrating faith and action: Live out your values and make a positive impact in the world.
6. Leading without Bossing is more than just a book; it's a movement. It's a call to ditch outdated power dynamics and embrace a future-proof leadership that thrives on connection, collaboration, and shared purpose.

Ready to answer the call?

Step into the world of Relational Leadership. Together, let's build a more just, sustainable, and meaningful world.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Samuel Inbaraja S
• Release date: Jan 12, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224751945

Samuel James

1) Global Business consultant 2) Top 20 Global MBA graduate, Deakin Uni, Aus 3) Specialist Radiologist 4) Medicine from JIPMER (2nd in India and 55 Global rank)

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Introduction

In a world defined by constant change and complex challenges, traditional leadership models built on hierarchy and control are proving increasingly inadequate. We yearn for something more – a leadership that connects, inspires, and empowers, not dictates and dominates. This book introduces you to the Relational Leadership model, a transformative approach that redefines leadership for the 21st century by placing relationship at its core.

Forget about the image of the all-knowing, commanding boss barking orders from the top. Relational Leadership envisions a different kind of leader – one who acts as a connector, facilitator, and catalyst for collective intelligence. This book will show you how to cultivate the essential relational intelligence needed to build trust, foster collaboration, and unlock the full potential of yourself and those around you.

Drawing from the Savoir-Relier leadership framework and enriched by the profound wisdom of Christian teachings, this model transcends the secular-sacred divide, presenting a holistic approach applicable to all aspects of life – in your workplace, community, family, and even your personal journey.

Within these pages, you will discover:

The power of vulnerability and authenticity:How leading with an open heart and genuine self allows you to connect on a deeper level and inspire others.

Building trust and psychological safety:Creating an environment where people feel valued,heard,and empowered to contribute their unique talents.

Harnessing collective wisdom:Moving beyond individual authority to tap into the combined intelligence and creativity of the group.

Leading with service and humility:Embracing a leadership style that empowers others and prioritizes the common good.

Integrating faith and action:Aligning your leadership with Christian values and living out your faith in tangible ways.

Leading without Bossing is not just a book about leadership; it's an invitation to a paradigm shift. It's a call to move beyond outdated power dynamics and embrace a model that honors connection, collaboration, and shared purpose. This is a leadership for the future, a leadership that will empower us to navigate the complexities of the 21st century and build a more just, sustainable, and meaningful world together.

Are you ready to answer the call? Turn the page and step into the exciting world of Relational Leadership?

Overall, this approach could offer a valuable framework for:

Living a Christ-centered life:Integrating faith with everyday interactions and decision-making, strengthening relationships, and fostering a sense of belonging within the Christian community.

Developing effective Christian leadership:Equipping individuals with the skills and principles to lead in a way that is both effective and aligned with Christian values.

Creating a more connected and compassionate world:Extending these principles beyond the Christian community to build bridges and understanding across diverse groups.

Stop Bossing! Start Serving!

Dr Samuel James

Savoir-Relier Model of Leadership: Origins and History

The Savoir-Relier model of leadership emerged in the late 20th century, primarily through the work of Valérie Gauthier, a French scholar and professor at HEC Paris. While some key concepts resonate with earlier leadership philosophies, Savoir-Relier offers a unique and distinct framework with its emphasis on connection, vulnerability, and collective wisdom.

Early Seeds:

French Philosophical and Theological Influences:Savoir-Relier draws from diverse French intellectual traditions, including phenomenology, existentialism, and liberation theology. These themes resonate in the model's focus on subjectivity, relationality, and social justice.

Critique of Traditional Leadership Models:Gauthier challenged traditional leadership models that emphasized control, hierarchy, and individualism. She sought to develop a more human-centered and collaborative approach to leadership.

Personal Journey and Experience:Gauthier's own experience as an educator and leader played a significant role in the development of Savoir-Relier. She faced challenges navigating traditional leadership structures and ultimately found success by prioritizing relationships, trust, and shared decision-making.

Birth of the Model:

1994:Gauthier coined the term savoir-relier while working on a training program for executives. It translates to to know how to link or to know how to connect, capturing the essence of the model's emphasis on relationality.

2002:Gauthier became Associate Dean of the MBA program at HEC Paris, a notoriously challenging role due to the program's low ranking. Applying Savoir-Relier principles, she focused on building trust, collaboration, and dialogue within the community.

2006:The success of Gauthier's approach led to the publication of her book, Leading with Sense: The Intuitive Power of Savoir-Relier, which further elaborated on the model and its practical applications.

Growth and Evolution:

International Recognition:Savoir-Relier gained international recognition as a unique and relevant leadership framework, applicable in diverse contexts beyond Gauthier's initial focus