Here is a new approach, one that views leadership in terms of shared accomplishment rather thanpersonal advancement. Not just another collection of management principlesneither academicnor faddishThe Art of Supportive Leadership clearly demonstrates how leaders can bring outthe highest in human potential from their employees, co-workers, or students. Drawn fromtimeless Eastern wisdom, this book is clear, concise, and practicaldesigned from the start toquickly produce results even for those who dont have huge amounts of time to spare.
Kriyananda (born James Donald Walters; May 19, 1926, Azuga – April 21, 2013, Assisi) was a direct disciple of the yogi Paramahansa Yogananda, and the founder of the Ananda, a worldwide movement of spiritual intentional communities based on Yogananda's World Brotherhood Colonies ideal. Yogananda made Walters a minister for his organization, Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF).
I wouldn't limit recommending this book to people in leadership roles but also to the ones who are aspiring leaders. This book is applicable to anyone and everyone who wants to be able to be worthy of a leader. In a team, the role of leadership can emerge from a situation or an opportunity. And to be a good guiding leader, this book can map out the crux of the traits for you.