Master the art of leadership by examining the pitfalls and achievements of past leaders. Through Rabbi Laufer's interpretive lenses, the ancient stories of Genesis come alive to inform and inspire our leadership today and offer us direction for the future.
"A practical and inspiring vision of what it means to lead?. Anyone in a position of leadership or who aspires to be should read this perceptive, refreshingly frank and clearly written book."
-Dennis Prager, nationally syndicated talk-show host and author of Why the Jews? The Reason for Anti-Semitism
"Educational, instructive, profoundly inspirational?. A must read on political science, organizational and administrative theory, and leadership development. Few have added more intellectual heft and originality to this topic. Helps us to rethink the struggle for leadership and its authentic realization in groundbreaking new ways."
-Dr. Ellen Cannon, professor of political science and public policy at Northeastern Illinois University and CEO of Cannon Consulting Group
"Draws connections and gleans insights that are unlikely to have occurred even to experienced students of leadership or of the Bible. A unique read that will leave readers thinking long after they've finished turning the last page."
-Dr. Daniel Gordis, director of Mandel Leadership Institute
"Draws masterful lessons from familiar stories?. Extends far beyond the functional; it illustrates the essentiality of values-based leadership. A must read for the leaders of our community and those aspiring to leadership positions."
-Ambassador Dan Kurtzer, professor, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University; former U.S. ambassador to Egypt and Israel
"A wealth of insights?. Provides genuine wisdom for which all engaged in the task of inspiring and directing a group or an organization will be grateful. An important book."
-Rabbi David Ellenson, president, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion