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Leading From the In-Between: Crossing Bridges with Emerging Leaders
Copyright © 2015 John McAuley
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Printed in Canada
International Standard Book Number: 978-1-927355-56-5 soft cover
E-book ISBN: 978-1-927355-57-2 EPUB
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All Scripture quotations are from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION ®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.
Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication
McAuley, John, 1964-, author
Leading from the in-between : crossing bridges with emerging leaders /by John McAuley ; contributions by Brenda Melles ; foreword by Phil Geldart.
Issued in print and electronic formats.
ISBN 978-1-927355-56-5 (pbk.).--ISBN 978-1-927355-57-2 (epub)
1. Leadership. I. Melles, Brenda, author II. Title.
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ENDORSEMENTS
In this important and wise book, Leading from the In-Between, John McAuley provides an expert, tested answer to the question “What explicit and heart-filled path can best prepare emerging leaders to succeed with the challenges and opportunities that lie before them?” This book is a must-read for anyone committed to leadership development.
MARILEE ADAMS, PHD
Author of Change Your Questions, Change Your Life and Teaching that Changes Lives
To be an effective mentor to young emerging leaders today, Leading from the In-Between is a must-read. John truly lives what he teaches, and his passion to share his leadership experiences comes from a humble heart of a godly leader you can trust.
BO BOSHERS
President of Lead222
In Leading from the In-Between, John McAuley shares practical insights from years of experience. This book “from the trenches” for others “in the trenches” will make you a better leader and a more effective developer of other leaders.
STEVE MOORE
President of Missio Nexus
I love this book and fully agree with John’s key message, the need to develop leaders with both character (EQ) and competence (IQ). Specializing with Gen Y in the workforce for both non-profit and Fortune 500 companies, I’ve seen first-hand the importance of developing both of these vital areas (IQ & EQ) as we encourage tomorrow’s leaders. John also makes a keen observation on the power of mentoring in this process, as we have never seen mentoring play such a key role for leaders as in this century, where young people are increasingly turning to their workplace as their new “extended family.” Thought-provoking and relevant, with much needed wisdom—I highly recommend this book!
DR. KARYN GORDON
Parenting/Gen Y Expert
Business and leadership books are their own industry these days. But John McAuley’s contribution to the genre is an important addition. In the first place, John’s life experiences are unique and significant to the topic. Secondly, leadership skills for young people have never been so important and needed. This is a must-read for those interested in the next generation and those who want to see how adversity can be overcome for the betterment of all.
TONY CLEMENT
Member of Parliament, Parry Sound-Muskoka
Defining leadership is a lot like trying to catch the wind. We see the trees swaying. We experience how the wind feels, but it is still elusive. Leading from the In-Between captures the elusive dynamics of leadership. The conceptual triads that frame John McAuley’s leadership vision are grounded in what really happens at Muskoka Woods. Implementing the recommended leadership practices will keep you from being blown off course.
DON POSTERSKI
Author and Cultural Analyst
DEDICATION
To my parents—Edward and Myrtle McAuley
And to Muskoka Woods founders—Jack and Marie Boddy
I lead today because you are my bridge to “life to the full.”
To Lori, Kasi and Jake
You are the daily inspiration that shapes my world.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Author’s Note
Preface
SECTION I—LEADING FROM THE IN-BETWEEN
Chapter 1: Be the Bridge
Key messages: Growing up in the in-between
What is this book about?
Building the right substructure
The end goal of leadership development for emerging leaders
SECTION II—FORMING THE RIGHT FOOTINGS—SHAPING YOUNG LEADERS WITH CHARACTER, Competence and Cadence
Chapter 2: Character—Being Honest and True
Key messages: Shaping whole-person character in emerging leaders
Practicing affirmation
Embracing authenticity
Cultivating attunement
Character is not perfection
Chapter 3: Competence—Doing the Right Things the Right Way
Key messages: Building basic foundations of competence for emerging leaders
Self-knowledge—to make mature choices
Collaboration—to mobilize collective strengths
Complexity—to navigate systems, culture and diversity
Cultivating the basics so other competencies can grow
Chapter 4: Cadence—Sustaining Leadership by Keeping in Step with Yourself, Others and God
Key messages: Understanding cadence and singing from a bigger song sheet
Walking the learner path with a disposition of openness
Staying awake to frameworks with a disposition of awareness
Moving