- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Harmony Books; 1st edition (Oct 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0517705753
- ISBN-13: 978-0517705759
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,836,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The rapidly changing nature of today's business world requires that people possess strong leadership skills that can direct current trends in the workplace and handle potential problems with efficiency, intelligence, and diplomacy. Author and management consultant John O'Neil shows us how the concepts of aikido--the martial art tradition that stresses victory without harm--can be used as a lifelong business practice. Illustrating his points with stories and experiences of high achievers in business, politics, and the arts, Leadership Aikido presents innovative skills that answer an urgent need as managers and employers rethink outmoded business paradigms in order to keep offices running smoothly, production levels high, and morale up. Employers and managers at all levels are looking to create programs that incorporate business requirements with their professional and spiritual goals. O'Neil provides a practical way to achieve this by teaching us how to embrace the philosophy of aikido, which can bring beliefs, perceptions, and actions into harmony and lead us down a path of continuous learning, inner personal change, and enlightened leadership.
This book explains how to identify the five inner enemies--failure to grow emotionally; failure to make creative decisions; failure to empathize; failure to manage ego; and failure to overcome alienation and boredom. We are given practical methods for overcoming these hurdles and are shown ways to assess and develop our leadership potential through self-discovery tests and interactive exercises that embrace the six master practices of aikido: cultivating self-knowledge; practicing the paradoxical art of planning; speaking the language of mastery; letting values drive our decisions; turning failure into success; and heeding the law of unintended consequences.
Stressing the need for balance and self-awareness in both business and life, John O'Neil reveals the secrets of this ancient art in an easy to understand and straightforward manner. His thoughtful presence and energetic style, imbued with the win-win ethics of aikido, ensure us that by adopting these practices into our lives, we will benefit both professionally and personally.
This book explains how to identify the five inner enemies--failure to grow emotionally; failure to make creative decisions; failure to empathize; failure to manage ego; and failure to overcome alienation and boredom. We are given practical methods for overcoming these hurdles and are shown ways to assess and develop our leadership potential through self-discovery tests and interactive exercises that embrace the six master practices of aikido: cultivating self-knowledge; practicing the paradoxical art of planning; speaking the language of mastery; letting values drive our decisions; turning failure into success; and heeding the law of unintended consequences.
Stressing the need for balance and self-awareness in both business and life, John O'Neil reveals the secrets of this ancient art in an easy to understand and straightforward manner. His thoughtful presence and energetic style, imbued with the win-win ethics of aikido, ensure us that by adopting these practices into our lives, we will benefit both professionally and personally.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There is one thing lacking in the work, and I say this with all humility. I mean no disrespect, the book is absolutly brilliant. But the practical techniks used don't go beyond the purely intellectual and there for are lacking. I have been the student of Yutaka Kurita sense, last direct disciple of O'sensei Morihei Uyeshiba, and again with all humility I can asure that the work lacks a deep understanding and implications of Aiki... Insights drawn from samurai philosophy little aply in the understanding of Aiki, much less for Aikido and in the understanding of TakemusuAiki...I would truly apreciate any reply. at your servise, Jack
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Helpful for (Some) Leaders
12 Oct 2001
Format:Paperback
This is a book I really liked when I got it last year. First, I'm a management consultant and coach to leaders, and second I regularly practice aikido.
What do the six principles focus on? Self-knowledge, Planning, Habits of Language, Values, Resiliency (dealing with failure), and Control (or lack thereof). I liked the insights and ancedotes in each chapter, and there are some really good exploration exercises spread throughout the book. Do these alone or with a guide; they're great for cultivating reflectiveness. "Think time" is something all leaders need.
The book will appeal to leaders who are intuitive or are exploring that aspect. Linear, hard-driven types--you probably will pass on this one for now. The author's earlier book The Paradox of Success addresses the disillusionment faced by those who have achieved success but at great personal cost. That book will find more resonance with a wider audience.
Aikido is used as a metaphor, and the author shares both his admiration for the art and admits his lack of experience on the mat. The book found it's mark with me. But for those looking for aikido, they should probably go elsewhere (George Leonard or Mitsugi Saotome).
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
How to be a responsible leader using aikido
8 April 1999
Format:Paperback
This book of leadership aikido tells you how you can learn the art of aikido in business. The author shows different senarios and gives a lot of good examples. I found this book to be interesting and was trully amazed. It shows you how to handle any stressfull situation that you may have and gives you ideas on how to solve it. This book should be a must for any person who wants to be a leader and how to be a good one at it.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
No Aikido here
8 Jan 2001
Format:Paperback
I also bought this book because of the "Aikido" in the title. Apparently, the author considers himself an "Aikido sensei" in the field of management in the same way that your typical sensei is a teacher on the mat. Unfortunately, most of us consider that an Aikido sensei of any sort needs to know a lot about Aikido. I'm not sure this guy does. If you've heard of this guy and want to learn from his extensive experience as a management consultant, buy the book. Otherwise, don't expect to gleam anything about Aikido here.
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