The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People

by Kevin Leman

“You have to take a personal interest in each of the people who report directly to you,” Neumann answered. “You need to discover their skills and interests. You need to know their goals and dreams, what motivates them when they walk through the door in the morning, what their career ambitions and frustrations are. In other words, Ted, you have to make a point of knowing what things are impacting them at the moment.”

people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

if you want to find your calling in life, if, at the very least, you want to make sure you’re working in an area where you have the greatest potential for success, then take a look at your SHAPE and make sure that you’re a good fit for your job.”

Your choice of sheep can make flock management easier or harder.

for great leaders, leadership isn’t just professional; it’s personal.

Be a good shepherd and steer your flock. Know where you’re going, get out in front, and keep your flock on the move.”

What makes a shepherd a shepherd isn’t the staff or the rod; it’s the heart. What distinguishes a great leader from a mediocre one is that a great leader has a heart for his people.”