Power and Influence demonstrates how the indigenous wisdom contained in African proverbs and folktales can be used to enhance modern life. The timeless wisdom contained in African proverbs and folktales enriches self-development and positive influence. The inspiring results provide deeper understanding of self-development and self-leadership, forming a solid foundation for leadership effectiveness at all levels.
This book is among the first to consciously acknowledge and demonstrate the rationale of applying indigenous wisdom to enhance the understanding of disciplines, theories, and practice. African proverbs and folktales express an accumulated wisdom of human relations; add dimensions to practice in ways that are soulful, respectful, practical, and socially embedded. By using African indigenous wisdom, the book contributes towards the much-needed, cross-cultural dialogue among individuals, organizations and societies in this increasingly diversified world.
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Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1: The Emerging Age of Wisdom
Chapter 2: Purpose
Chapter 3: Concentration
Chapter 4: Turning Vision to Work
Chapter 5: Building Mental Power
Chapter 6: Growing One’s Money Tree
Chapter 7: Time Management
Chapter 8: ‘Self’ in Self-development
Chapter 9: Influence
Chapter 10: Self-Development and Leadership
Chapter 11: Conclusion
Appendix 1: Power and Influence Proverbs
Appendix 2: Personal Development Self Assessment Tool
Appendix 3: Self-development Interventions
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
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[T]his book vividly highlights the cognitive relevance of African cultural heritages, of which proverbs and folktales are important segments. This well-researched, cogently argued, timely, and intelligently organized book provides important insights into African cultural heritages that are very riveting and prescient and logically and seamlessly flows from one theme to the next, making this a pleasurable reading experience. Hence, the author has made the sometimes complex cultural and sociopolitical entanglement of African folktales accessible to both scholars and lay readers. . . .Malunga’s text would be an excellent resource for anyone concerned with or currently engaged in multicultural self-development. The tone of the message is challenging, engaging, and uplifting, as it provides tips and hope for multiculturalists who may be weary of the continual struggle over the cognitive value of African oral literature.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780761858720
Publisert
2012-06-15
Utgiver
Vendor
University Press Of America
Vekt
286 gr
Høyde
227 mm
Bredde
150 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
182
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