"The Soul of Leadership" decodes the mysterious qualities that have propelled history's greatest leaders to the top of the ranks and shrouded them in legend - Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Winston Churchill, Buddha - and provides a hands-on approach to understanding and mastering these qualities. The 10 Fundamental Principles, that Deepak Chopra believes all leaders should follow, include: a leader is the symbolic soul of the group; inner qualities determine the outcome of any situation; for every need, the right response can be found; great leaders can respond to all situations from the higher levels of spirit; and, a leader focused only on external goals (money, victory, power) will fail. Using well-known examples of great leaders and a clear, concise breakdown of the virtues that a great leader must possess, "The Soul of Leadership" demystifies leadership and empowers us all to become leaders in our own right - from managing a family crisis to starting our own business.

About the Author

Deepak Chopra is the author of more than 50 books, both non-fiction and fiction. They have been translated into more than 35 languages and include the huge international bestseller Ageless Body, Timeless Mind. His website address is: www.deepakchopra.com

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Chopra, internationally famous spiritual leader, celebrity, and best-selling author, now turns his attention to the spiritual qualities he detects in some of the world's most notable leaders, including Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Buddha, with the idea of helping readers to nurture similar qualities in themselves. Chopra's latest book is written with more care and deliberation than some of his recent titles, perhaps reflective of his own experience as a prominent man in a position of some spiritual authority; his charges to readers to take responsibility for themselves and their actions ring true, as do his counsels of "awareness." VERDICT Chopra's writings are necessary for best seller collections in public libraries, and his latest title should reach beyond spiritual readers to a general audience. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

"I greatly enjoyed Deepak's newest book "The Soul of Leadership." From the chapter on synchronicity on, I couldn't put it down. It's got so many quality ideas that it must be read a second time. The book inspired me to become a better leader."
--George Zimmer, Men's Wearhouse
""The Soul of Leadership" unfolds as an exceptional guide for remembering how to access the peace and clarity the soul brings to any vision, decision, action, or non-action. Deepak Chopra's latest book lights the way to 21st century leadership, where consciousness, love and compassion redefine the locus of power in relationships and organizations. A truly aware leader in touch with his or her soul will always be in the flow of the world. Like a tuned-in kayaker in white water, when you are in the middle of it, you continually contribute your own creativity and good intentions to the overall flow, while inspiring and empowering your team to do the same."
--John Mackey, co-CEO Whole Foods Market