The Way of the Shepherd
Lloyd G. Hernandez
MA 302
The Way of the Shepherd
Two thumbs up for this wonderfully written book. This is a guide not just for wannabe managers but for everyone: down from students to ordinary people. This is I think could be a guide for a better way to live and interact with people around us. I really had a very good time reading the book and will be reading this one over and over again.
The book is very easy to understand. The summary of the book will lead to the 7 Principles of the Way of the Shepherd:
1. Know the Condition of Your Flock - In here the book suggested that to be an effective leader/manager, it is elementary to know the condition of your people and the status of their work. You get to know them one by one and regularly talk to them. You should always be open to what they say and often ask them on the status of their work and even their life if they want to talk about it.
2. Discover the Shape of Your Sheep - The 2nd principle teaches us that it is a leader/manager’s prerogative to choose the right staff/people for his group. A manager has all the chance to take in good people and let go of those who are not fit and undoubtedly very hard to manage to make flock management easier. 3. Help Your Sheep Identify with You - The 3rd principle teaches us that an effective leader must always ask from his people the best from them but at the same time showing them that you also is giving the best you can offer. A leader should be a good example not just in words but also in actions. A good manager always reminds their people that without them they cannot do anything. A manager sets good example and does this with compassion because according to the author, great leadership isn’t just professional; it’s personal.
4. Make Your Pasture a Safe Place - The 4th principle suggests that a leader/manager should always see to it that their people are in good hands. Always feed
MA 302
The Way of the Shepherd
Two thumbs up for this wonderfully written book. This is a guide not just for wannabe managers but for everyone: down from students to ordinary people. This is I think could be a guide for a better way to live and interact with people around us. I really had a very good time reading the book and will be reading this one over and over again.
The book is very easy to understand. The summary of the book will lead to the 7 Principles of the Way of the Shepherd:
1. Know the Condition of Your Flock - In here the book suggested that to be an effective leader/manager, it is elementary to know the condition of your people and the status of their work. You get to know them one by one and regularly talk to them. You should always be open to what they say and often ask them on the status of their work and even their life if they want to talk about it.
2. Discover the Shape of Your Sheep - The 2nd principle teaches us that it is a leader/manager’s prerogative to choose the right staff/people for his group. A manager has all the chance to take in good people and let go of those who are not fit and undoubtedly very hard to manage to make flock management easier. 3. Help Your Sheep Identify with You - The 3rd principle teaches us that an effective leader must always ask from his people the best from them but at the same time showing them that you also is giving the best you can offer. A leader should be a good example not just in words but also in actions. A good manager always reminds their people that without them they cannot do anything. A manager sets good example and does this with compassion because according to the author, great leadership isn’t just professional; it’s personal.
4. Make Your Pasture a Safe Place - The 4th principle suggests that a leader/manager should always see to it that their people are in good hands. Always feed