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The first book to portray Mother Teresa as the realistic, pragmatic leader of one of the world's most recognized and successful global organizations
Offers eight surprising leadership lessons and shows how they can improve and enrich any leader or organization
Draws on coauthor Ruma Bose's firsthand experiences working with Mother Teresa
When most people think of Mother Teresa, they think of a saint--a spiritual hero of extraordinary humanitarian accomplishments, a Nobel Peace Prize winner. But Mother Teresa was also the leader of one of the world's largest and most successful organizations: the Missionaries of Charity. Since founding it in 1948 she has raised billions of dollars, and with over a million volunteers in more than 100 countries, it remains one of the most recognized brands in the world. How did one nun who never received any formal education in business build such an impressive global organization?
Frank, realistic, and firmly grounded in practicality, Mother Teresa's leadership style helped to inspire and organize people across the world. This book shares eight essential leadership principles drawn from Mother Teresa's example and applies them to today's business world. Authors Ruma Bose, an entrepreneur who volunteered with Mother Teresa, and Lou Faust, a leading business expert, are the first to examine her in this light--as a leader whose management style and dedication to a singular vision led to one of the world's most unlikely success stories.
Mother Teresa may have been a saint, but her spectacular success was not a product of divine providence. Her genius was the simplicity of her vision and her dedication to its implementation. It was in the way she treated her people, refusing to distance herself from the everyday work of a typical sister of the Missionaries of Charity. It was in how she handled tough choices--like accepting donations from brutal Haitian dictator Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. These were the principles that made her the great leader of a global organization, and they can be applied by anyone in any organizastion--no sainthood required
About the Author
Ruma Bose is a successful entrepreneur and executive in the consumer industry with over 15 years of experience. In 1992/1993, Ms. Bose spent eight months in Kolkata working with Mother Teresa and the Missionaries of Charity. Currently, she serves as President and Co-CEO of Sprayology, a homeopathic and vitamin wellness company. Her career in business includes developing strategies that have raised millions for profit and non-profit ventures.
Louis Faust is a businessman with more than 25 years of corporate experience. Most recently he was President of Newdea, Inc., a collaboration platform for philanthropic impact. He also is the Managing Partner and Co-founder of Colorado Technology Partners, LLC. Over the past 15 years, Mr. Faust has held a number of board and senior management positions, having run three institutionally funded companies during this time.
Table of Contents
Preface
INTRODUCTION The Teresa Principles
Major Milestones in Mother Teresa’s Life
Chapter 1: Dream It Simple, Say It Strong
Chapter 2: To Get to the Angels, Deal with the Devil
Chapter 3: Wait! Then Pick Your Moment
Chapter 4: Embrace the Power of Doubt
Chapter 5: Discover the Joy of Discipline
Chapter 6:Communicate in a Language People Understand
Chapter 7: Pay Attention to the Janitor
Chapter 8: Use the Power of Silence
CONCLUSION You Don’t Have to Be a Saint
The Missionaries of Charity Today
Notes
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
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