Lead with Humility: 12 Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis

Lead with Humility: 12 Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis

When <i>Fortune </i>announced its list of the World's Greatest Leaders, the top spot was awarded--not to a captain of industry--but to the new pontiff. </p> </p> In the year since his election, Pope Francis earned that accolade...and more. He has achieved the remarkable: breathed life into an aging institution, reinvigorated a global base, and created real hope for the future. </p> </p> How did a man who spent his life laboring in slums far from the Vatican manage to do this and so quickly? The answer lies in his humility--and the simple principles that spring from it. <i>Lead with Humility</i> explores 12 of these principles and shows how leaders and managers can adapt them for the workplace with equally impressive results. They include: </p> </p> Don't stand over your employees--sit down with them - Avoid insularity - Don't judge--assess - Take care of people, not lobbies - Go where you are needed - Temper ideology with pragmatism - Don't change--reinvent! - The boldest course can be the most prudent - And more </p> </p> Pope Francis's ability to inspire the world is unprecedented in modern times. <i>Lead with Humility</i> reveals the power of his methods, and helps anyone lead with grace and greater authenticity. </p>