Cultivating Inspired Leaders is about becoming an 'inspired and inspirational leader-manager,' regardless of position in an organisation. Such individuals see their role as participants in the management process, working with associates, developing leadership skills among those around them and cultivating managerial skills within themselves and fellow team members. This book asserts that managers progress in stages from their traditional roles as administrators to that of 'leader-manager' with the capability and eagerness to cultivate leadership, then ultimately to 'inspired and inspirational leader-manager' with a sense of dedication and commitment to their organisation, associates and spirit within themselves. Author Bruce Lansdale reveals the path toward this enlightened goal with a wealth of experience and humour gained during his years at the American Farm School.

Table of Contents:

1) Concentrate on Customers; 2) Evaluate Yourself; 3) Apply Participatory Techniques; 4) Use Planning as a Participatory Tool; 5) Decide Who Should Organize; 6) Become a Leader-Manager; 7) Decide Who Is in Control; 8) Adjust for Flexibility; 9) Inspired Leader-Managers; 10) Become an Inspiring Leader-Manger; Appendix 1: ITHAKA; Appendix 2: Three Cases Studies