2. 2 Slides from one of Joe Tye’s presentations on Leadership Lessons from the Greatest Leaders Who Never Lived. Joe Tye is CEO and Head Coach of Values Coach Inc.
3. 3 For more information about options for having Joe present for your organization, contact Michelle Arduser: Phone: 800-644-3889 (319-624-3889) Email: Michelle@valuescoachinc.com
4. Ancient wisdom for modern leaders “Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office.” - Confucius
5. Surveys around the world show The Lord of the Rings to be the book of the century, and even of the millennium. 5
6. And this was certainly the movie event of the decade, perhaps even of the century. 6
7. “Critics say Tolkien’s fantasy is escapist, unrealistic, and irrelevant to modern social problems! The problem is exactly the opposite: it is far too relevant for the critic’s comfort.” Peter J. Kreeft: The Philosophy of Tolkien: The Worldview Behind The Lord of the Rings
8. But can Tolkien really be called one of the greatest leadership gurus of all time? 8 Click here to download a free eBook of Joe’s book Leadership Lessons
9. “J.R.R. Tolkien had an intuitive understanding of the theories and practice of leadership that was well ahead of its time…” Joe Tye: Leadership Lessons: What You Can Learn from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Classic Works 9
10. “Tolkien’s characters represent archetypes of virtually every major leadership style that has been practiced over the past fifty years.” Joe Tye: Leadership Lessons: What You Can Learn from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Classic Works 10
30. 30 You can achieve short-term goals – even come close to world domination – using intimidation and fear to “motivate” people, but the people you terrorize will eventually turn on you (as the Ring itself turned on Sauron).
32. 32 One of the most important decisions that any leader makes is the choice of people with whom to associate, because over time people take on the attributes of others in what sociologists call their reference group.
34. 34 The most profound duty of the leader is to inspire hope during the darkest of times – and that responsibility begins with the leader constantly rekindling their own hope.
36. 36 We all must choose whether to follow our own inner angels or our inner demons – and how we make that choice will substantially determine what we achieve and who we become.
40. 40 Great leaders are guided by authenticity rather than being driven by ambition, and in the process they create a sense of destiny that inspires followers to greatness.
50. 50 One of the most courageous of leadership acts is giving up the illusion of being in control and trusting that others can fulfill duties upon which your future will depend.
56. 56 The best leaders are those who never cease seeing themselves as followers and as servants, even after they themselves are viewed by others as leaders.
58. 58 Those who grow in stature and status are the ones who begin by volunteering for the difficult and dangerous jobs, with no hope of personal gain from the endeavor.
64. 64 The most effective organizations have leadership in every corner, not just in the corner office.
65. 65 Another great leadership lesson from another great work of fiction...
66. “A king does not abide within his tent while his men bleed and die upon the field. A king does not dine while his men go hungry, nor sleep when they stand at watch upon the wall. A king does not command his men’s loyalty through fear nor purchase it with gold; he earns their love by the sweat of his own back and the pains he endures for their sake. That which comprises the harshest burden, a king lifts first and sets down last. A king does not require service of those he leads but provides it to them. He serves them, not they him… A king does not expend his substance to enslave men, but by his conduct and example makes them free.” Steven Pressfield: Gates of Fire 66