SERVANT, THE

　　In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles ofservant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, abusinessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out ofcontrol. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles asboss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, hereluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remoteBenedictine monastery.
　　To John's surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a formerbusiness executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under hiswing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yetprofound: The true foundation of leadership is not power, butauthority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, andsacrifice.
　　Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this bookare neither new nor complex. They don't demand special talents;they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect,responsibility, and caring with the people around you. Perhaps thisis why The Servant has touched readers from all walks oflife—because its message can be applied by anyone, anywhere—at homeor at work.
　　If you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if youare searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if youwant to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting andmeaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford tomiss.