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| From left: Fr Ndwandwe, myself, Fr McCormack SDB and Fr Mahazule (Vicar General) |
On Monday we had our second presbyteral council of the year and Fr Martin McCormack SDB surprised us giving us a copy of his new book: "The many facets of leadership".
Fr Martin lives in Malkerns (Swaziland) and has been running leadership training for teachers and young people for 36 years. He has presented workshops in Ireland, Denmark, West Africa and Southern Africa.
With his permission I share with you the foreword of the book.
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This book by Martin McCormack is a 'must-read' for all people interested in an aspect of 'Leadership'. It contains a wealth of knowledge - both at an experiential and theoretical level.
The author uses a combination of his own experience as a leader on two continents: Europe and Africa. This book is about the many facets of leadership in different situations.
Martin McCormack's own leadership from working in different areas of life, coupled with his theoretical knowledge provides the reader with a down-to-earth detailed account of the many facets of leadership.
The content in the book incorporates many focuses of leaders and leadership. Among the topic covered include tips on how to become a leader, leadership theories, the qualities needed for leadership, inspirational leadership, peer leadership, moral leadership and servant leadership.
The book is sprinkled throughout with humorous stories and allegories reflecting the author's personality.
'The many Facets of Leadership' can be used as a self-help book or as a comprehensive reference book or even as an aid for questions and answers in a Table Quiz!
It is suitable for anyone already in a leadership role or who is interested in pursuing one. Empowering others to become leaders is a worthwhile legacy for those who come after us.
We are not born leaders but we can be!
Marjorie Fitzpatrick PhD
All Hallows College
Dublin - April 2014
