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When Fortune announced its list of the World's Greatest Leaders, the top spot was awarded-not to a captain of industry-but to the new pontiff. In the year since his election, Pope Francis earned that accolade...and more. He has achieved the remarkable: breathed life into an aging institution, reinvigorated a global base, and created real hope for the future. How did a man who spent his life laboring in slums far from the Vatican manage to do this and so quickly The answer lies in his humility-and the simple principles that spring from it. Lead with Humility explores 12 of these principles and shows how leaders and managers can adapt them for the workplace with equally impressive results. They include: Don't stand over your employees-sit down with them Avoid insularity Don't judge-assess Take care of people, not lobbies Go where you are needed Temper ideology with pragmatism Don't change-reinvent! The boldest course can be the most prudent And more Pope Francis's ability to inspire the world is unprecedented in modern times. Lead with Humility reveals the power of his methods, and helps anyone lead with grace and greater authenticity.

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When Fortune announced its 2014 list of the World's Greatest Leaders, the top spot was awarded not to a political figure or a captain of industry, but to the new pontiff, a man who spent much of his life working in the slums of Buenos Aires. Pope Francis earned that accolade and many more because in just a year he achieved the remarkable: breathed life into an aging institu

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In a world where the loudest guy in the room gets all the attention, being humble can be considered a weakness. But Pope Francis's strength emanates directly from his humility. Driving around Rome in a Ford Focus, rejecting the opulent papal quarters, ministering to the poor--these gestures demonstrate a type of leadership that many figured had long since been abandoned. They've made the pope the most talked about person on the planet, the most well-regarded reli

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Table of Contents

Contents

prologuevii

introduction: From Bergoglio to Francis1

chapter 1: Lead with Humility7

chapter 2: Smell Like Your Flock15

chapter 3: Who Am I to Judge?23

chapter 4: Don't -Change---Reinvent31

chapter 5: Make Inclusion a Top Priority41

chapter 6: Avoid Insularity50

chapter 7: Choose Pragmatism over Ideology58

chapter 8: Employ the Optics of Decision Making65

chapter 9: Run Your Organization Like a Field Hospital74

chapter 10: Live on the Frontier81

chapter 11: Confront Adversity Head-On88

chapter 12: Pay Attention to Noncustomers95

Source Notes103

Acknowledgments115

Index119

Review

"Shows how you can use humility as a source of strength, and apply the same principles that Pope Francis uses change the world, to change your workplace." --Sources of Insight "Pick it up, read it, and make sure you pass it around as well." --iconnect007 "Krames helps anyone lead with grace and greater authenticity." --Legatus magazine ..".very good book, minimalist in size and length but powerful in the messages conveyed, and one that should be read by a wide audience." --Changing Winds ..".outlines twelve lessons translated from the pope's ideas and practices into easy for understanding tactics that anyone can use to become better business leader." --Entrepreneurship in a Box ..".new book from a respected author, editor and publisher which, despite its concise size and brevity, is an important contribution to the leadership field." --Changing Winds ..".inspiring yet practical, helpful and useful tool for business leaders everywhere, without any regard to their faith convictions ." --Yeshua Leader

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In the years since his election to the highest position in the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has breathed life into an aging institution, reinvigorated a global base, and created real hope for the future. His early accomplishments have been so remarkable that in 2014, Fortune magazine awarded the top spot of their coveted World's Greatest Leaders list not to a captain of industry or political leader but to the new pontiff. But how did a relatively unknown priest from Argentina rise so quickly from obscurity to one of the top leaders of the twenty-first century?The answer lies in his humility, as well as the simple principles that have sprung from it. Lead with Humility explores 12 of these principles and shows how other leaders and managers across a broad spectrum can adapt them for the workplace with just as impressive results as our great pope has. These invaluable principles include: * Don't stand over your employees--sit down with them* Don't judge--assess* Take care of people, not lobbies* Go where you are needed* Temper ideology with pragmatism* Don't change--reinvent! * And more Even just a few years in, it is clear to all that Pope Francis's ability to inspire the world is unprecedented in modern times. Lead with Humility reveals the power of his methods, and helps anyone lead with the humility, grace, and authenticity that has elevated the pope to where he is today and had a direct impact in inspiring everyone and everything around him.

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"…very good book, minimalist in size and length but powerful in the messages conveyed, and one that should be read by a wide audience." --Changing Winds

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INTRODUCTION From Bergoglio to Francis Since thousands packed St. Peter''s Square in March 2013 for the inauguration of Pope Francis I, the Argentinian Jesuit has proven himself to be a pope like no pope before him. He has captured the attention of not only faithful Catholics but also lapsed Catholics, people from other denominations and religions, political leaders, media pundits, and so many others who have become enamored with this modest man. Jorge Mario -Bergoglio---the first -non--European to be ele-vated to the papacy since 741 -A.D.---was in many ways an un-likely successor to Pope Benedict XVI, surprising those who ex-pected the conclave to select an Italian or an American or some-one more outwardly conservative. Regardless, the choice to ele-vate Argentina''s Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus to Bishop of Rome and absolute Sovereign of the Vatican City State has pleased many different constituencies. In fact, shortly after Time magazine named Pope Francis its 2013 Person of the Year, an ABC/Washington Post poll found that "92 percent of Catholics express a favorable opinion of Pope Francis, 16 percentage points higher than those polled about Pope Benedict XVI" earlier that year. What is it about this leader that has drawn the attention of so many? Perhaps it is the humility he displays both in how he lives his life and in how he leads his flock. Perhaps it is the genuine concern he shows for other people, regardless of their station in life. Perhaps it is in the way he embraces sincerity and austerity at a time when the Church has been lambasted for losing touch with its followers. It''s all of that and more. Pope Francis shows himself to be a leader who understands that leaders lead people, not institutions. Unfortunately, too few people understand this in an increasingly impersonal, -high--tech working environment. We live in an age marred by a dearth of leadership. Today, fewer leaders roam the halls of our largest corporations, setting examples of positive, ef-fective leadership. Unlike decades ago, many of us have never witnessed authentic leadership in -action---until now, with the genuineness that we see every day from Pope Francis. The vast majority of us have seldom, if ever, had a -front--row seat to -Francis--like leadership. But, just so there is no room for misunderstanding, this pope is not perfect. He consistently calls himself a "sinner" and does not demand perfection from anyone. "Who am I to judge" has become his most memorable "five words," reflecting more than mere tolerance when it comes to be-lievers, nonbelievers, and even the most flawed among us. How-ever, leadership is not about perfection; it is about espousing a new vision and getting others to live that vision. In that respect, Pope Francis has been incredibly successful. Peter Drucker would call him a "natural," a "born leader." Every day, global media focus on some new act of leadership from Pope Francis. Whether calling the young author of a "beauti-fully written" letter to thank him for his kindness and to discuss his thoughts, whether conversing with some very surprised nuns on New -Year''s Eve and disrupting their celebration, or whether giving a ride to a friend in the popemobile, this humble, pious man demonstrates the kind of authenticity and -hands--on approach that can inspire the rest of us to be great leaders. This is particu-larly noteworthy in an age when there -doesn''t seem to be a leader who can be counted on, from the Congressional offices to the corner office. -That''s why the time has come for Leading with Hu-mility. There is much to be learned from Pope -Francis---and we will learn much more as his papacy unfolds. But in many ways we can already see the manner in which he demonstrates authentic lead-ership. We see how he looks for innovative ways to balance new realities while breaking free of a constrictive past. We see how he uses -cold--calling techniques to communicate with all "employ-ees." We see how he embraces all of God''s creatures, -including---and -especially---the meekest and weakest among us, and creates an environment in which all can thrive. We see how he listens to and considers the thoughts and needs of others, finding ways to connect with those who have left the Church. And we can see how he considers all points of view, using discernment and counsel to make the best decisions, rather than making snap judgments on his own. This kind of genuine leadership is needed in today''s -world---as needed as it is rare. A natural leader, Pope Francis I has enamored millions around the -world---including me. Admittedly, I am not a Christian nor a theologian, yet this pope has moved me beyond words. He speaks to me in a way that no other global figure has. Instead of being afraid of change, he yearns for it. He is not afraid of shaking up the status quo. He is not afraid of disruptive innovation. These are among just a few of the hallmarks of a highly effective leader. And Pope Francis is a great -leader---a great leader who be-comes more compelling by the day. Whether he is too progressive or too conservative will be decided by theologians and political pundits as well as millions of Catholics who will be following his every move for years to come. Whether he is an effective leader, however, is not debatable. Pope Francis has proven to be not only a man of the people but a leader among leaders. If he had been a leader in the business arena, he would rank right up there with leaders who built and transformed the organizations they led and/or founded: people like Bill Gates (Microsoft), Jack Welch (GE), Steve Jobs (Apple), Andy Grove (Intel), and Sam Walton (Walmart). Aspiring leaders and students of leadership will find much to learn from this unique man, lessons that can be applied to all walks of life, but especially to business and, more specifically, leadership. Who Is Jorge Mario Bergoglio? Although he likely would be the last to call himself a natural leader or a born -leader---such -self--praise would be completely out of character for a priest who came up in the Ignatian -tradition---Pope Francis has, indeed, led a life marked by com-passionate, effective leadership, although the Church was not his first calling. As a young man, Jorge Mario Bergoglio (born December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires) considered medicine as a profession, planning to become either a doctor or a pharmacy technician. But one summer day when he was 17, Bergoglio stopped by a church to make a confession. That day would prove a turning point for the teenager. He was so deeply moved by the priest who heard his confession that he changed his -plans---not only for that day but also for his entire life. Bergoglio felt in that moment, with that priest, in that church, that God invited him to follow Him. And so he did. After a few years working odd jobs, including stints as a night-club bouncer, a janitor, a chemical technician, and a teacher of literature, Bergoglio entered Inmaculada Concepci

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