The power of the herd A nonpredatory approach to social intelligence, leadership, and innovation
Book - 2013
"Lessons on leadership and teamwork to help develop assertiveness, foster creativity, address conflict, and master emotional intelligence. Author draws on the nonverbal skills and experiential wisdom she teaches in equine-facilitated training. Illustrative examples include leaders such as George Washington and Andrew Jackson"--Provided by publisher.
- Subjects
- Published
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Novato, Calif. :
New World Library
c2013.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 452 p. ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781577316763
- Introduction
- Part I. A Brief History of Power
- Chapter 1. The Horse in My Cathedral
- Chapter 2. Legacy of Power
- Chapter 3. Hidden Wisdom
- Chapter 4. Revolution and Evolution
- Chapter 5. The Lion and the Horse
- Chapter 6. The Melancholy Truths
- Chapter 7. Abel's Genius
- Chapter 8. Herd Power
- Part II. The Necessity of Vision
- Chapter 9. The Invisible
- Chapter 10. Moon Dance
- Chapter 11. Sticks and Stones
- Chapter 12. The Challenge
- Part III. Horse Sense at Work: The Twelve "Power of the Herd" Guiding Principles
- Guiding Principle Overview
- Chapter 13. Guiding Principle 1.: Use Emotions as Information
- Chapter 14. Guiding Principle 2.: Listen to Your Horse
- Chapter 15. Guiding Principle 3.: Manage Contagious Emotions
- Chapter 16. Guiding Principle 4.: Master Boundaries and Assertiveness
- Chapter 17. Guiding Principle 5.: Develop a High Tolerance for Vulnerability
- Chapter 18. Guiding Principle 6.: Choose the Programs; Be the Programmer
- Chapter 19. Guiding Principle 7.: Conserve Energy for True Emergencies
- Chapter 20. Guiding Principle 8.: Employ Nonpredatory Power Liberally, and Predatory Power Sparingly
- Chapter 21. Guiding Principle 9.: Prepare for Difficult Conversations
- Chapter 22. Guiding Principle 10.: Engage in Consensual Leadership
- Chapter 23. Guiding Principle 11.: Cultivate Emotional Heroism
- Chapter 24. Guiding Principle 12.: Enjoy the Ride
- Appendix: How to Choose an Instructor
- Acknowledgments
- Endnotes
- Index
- About the Author