The Leader As Martial Artist: An Introduction to Deep Democracy

by Arnold Mindell

Now in paperback--a groundbreaking examination of conflict resolution and leadership by the creator of process-oriented psychology. Psychologist Mindell shows how confronting the challenges of today's world requires the skill of a martial artist--a leader who exhibits flexibility, balance, detachment, intensity, sure instinct, and keen awareness in the midst of group chaos and confusion.

Genres: Leadership, Psychology

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1992

Reviews

[Mary Bagnaschi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I obtained this book in 2006 and am so grateful to continue to own it. I will write a detailed summary of how these principles apply to my own personal and continued 'professional' skills and abilities.

[Pupak Haghighi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read for anyone curious about leadership.

[Nadin Soliman · Rating 5 out of 5]

It needs a workshop to be digested!
Gems of practice in a concise book. I loved it!

[Rachel Jessen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was cleaning out the garage and found this book. It was for a class I took at the U of U, for graduate social work credit. I liked the book well enough, but what I remember is the teacher, an older gentleman who was always trying to convince us to go with him to his sweat lodge and sweat with him (naked, of course).

[Tiff]

Reading both sitting in the Fire and Leader As Martial Artist and I don't know if it's worth it to read both at the same time. They seem very related although I think Leader is more of a "How To" book.

[Pj]

Came highly recommended but I am not so sure...

[Alex Kipar · Rating 3 out of 5]

a must read book, especially for social activists

[Bethany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Group dynamics demystified

[Jen Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of stops for reflection

[Xan Nogareda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great