The Wisdom of Wolves: Natures Way to Organizational Success

by Twyman L. Towery

In this book, the first of a series, Dr. Towery responds to the resurgence of respect for the wisdom of the natural world with a guide to assist people today in meeting one of their greatest to find a balance between work, family and personal living. With the modern-day emphasis on leadership and the growth of family values, it is not always easy to remember that the strength of the wolf is the pack, and the strength of the pack is the wolf. This book will remind even the most corporate-minded that individual growth and potential lead to the strength of the organization, and that the strength of the organization leads to the strength of the individual. You will be inspired and motivated by well-researched stories depicting the fascinating organizational life of the majestic wolf pack...all woven together in a unique combination of poignant quotes, personal anecdotes, organizational examples and provocative questions. Lessons from nature s way illuminate timeless principles in each of the following Teamwork, Patience, Unity through uniqueness, Curiosity, Attitude, Failure, Communication, Perseverance, Strategy, Play, Death and survival, Loyalty and Change. This book reveals fundamental truths through unique stories that are not only fun to read but also serve as powerful metaphors for the human spirit through wolf tales and metaphors. The strength of the wolf pack, like any working group, lies in each member's ability to play a special role in harmony with the rest of the organization. The Wisdom of Nature's Way to Organizational Success explains some of the crucial elements of any successful business or organization, such as teamwork, communication, perseverance and attitude.

Genres: Leadership, Wolves, Nonfiction

131 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

In "The Wisdom of Wolves", Towery writes about the ways wolves work in packs to accomplish tasks, and describes how these lupine techniques can be applied to modern human life to help us do better both individually and as a whole. My copy has a different cover than this site shows, but it's still the same book, and it's still great. "The Wisdom of Wolves" also tells a bit about Towery's personal experiences with wolves and the nature of wolves in general. It's amazing how much we can learn from wolves, and Towery provides some great ideas for improvement--efficiency in working, getting along with others, working together, strategies... all in all, I highly recommend this book to wolf-lovers, um, interested readers... and I guess people having trouble with work or social relationships? I suppose the stuff in this book can be applied to places outside of the office, in one of which I do not work. It can be applied to school as well.

[Baroness · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moon howler or not this book will change your perspective or confirm that you are on the right path to having what your heart desire’s.

Alpha, Beta or Omega, regardless You are Powerful!
Live Your Life with Purpose.
Wolfie Style.

[Wellington · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a simple book explaining what we can learn from wolves. Broken up into chapters by themes, this is an easy book to read a chapter a night or so. Nothing really mind-blowing.

[Tom · Rating 4 out of 5]

quick read with great insight on the value of the pack in business and family.

[Jessica Webb · Rating 3 out of 5]

I accidentally picked this up at the library after mistaking it for a different book. I decided to open it up and read a few pages anyway, just to pass the time, within the hour I had finished the book. This was an interesting read. I enjoyed the way the author compared the wolf pack to running a business (even though I am not in business). He also compared the stories of the pack to family life and more general human interactions and tendencies. I enjoyed the insight into the life of a wolf pack and the parallels that we can draw into our own lives.

[Reader · Rating 1 out of 5]

Misinformation right off the bat. The author claims the pack is lead by an “alpha male”, an old, outdated myth. In reality, the male and female parents of the pack are dominant because they are the parents - not simply one male wolf who is the strongest or smartest or anything like that. Young wolves break off and start their own packs, and wolves don’t take gender into account with leadership. The male and female work together.

[Milad · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a fluent narration, is organized well and includes many aspects of the wolves' lives.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting stuff in here. Makes me love wolves and dogs even more.

[Ellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lends an interesting perspective to life. Short worthwhile read.