Rich Soil

by Daniel J Martin

Overview

What kind of soil is your business planted in? Is it the unyielding soil of rigid and narrow thinking? Or is it the rocky ground of false starts and empty promises?In today's fast-paced world, amid numerous competitors, leaders must know how to situate their organizations in environments that facilitate strategy, profitability, and ongoing success. They must recognize what it takes to have the Rich Soil necessary for their companies to thrive. Using a fictional story about a coffee house and its owner and incorporating Jesus's parable of the sower, Daniel Martin introduces eight valuable leadership principles, known by the acronym RICH SOIL. As the story unfolds, these principles are highlighted and clarified for learning and application.This accessible resource is an excellent addition to the library of any manager, CEO, or executive director. Leaders of all kinds will be refreshed, encouraged, and challenged by the insights found here.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780834132450
Publisher:	Beacon Hill PR
Publication date:	10/01/2014
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Daniel Martin is president of Seattle Pacific University. He completed a JD at the University of Kansas School of Law and an MBA at the University of Kansas School of Business. On entering the field of higher education, he earned two additional degrees: an EdD in higher education policy and leadership from the University of Kansas and an EdD in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

1 Jack 11

2 George Does It Again 15

3 Retrospective 29

4 Highs and Lows 31

5 Direction 33

6 Fits and Starts 37

7 Dynamic by Design 43

8 The Grand Opening 45

9 From Baby Steps to Walking 47

10 Off and Running? 48

11 Staving True 53

12 The Third Opening 57

13 Expansion 60

14 Irreconcilable Differences? 62

15 An Unexpected Turn 64

16 Striking a Deal 67

17 In the Driver's Seat 72

18 Confirmation 75

19 The Life of Riley 77

20 Persona Non Grata 79

21 New Connections 81

22 A Loss 84

23 A Bubble Burst 86

24 Déjà Vu 89

25 Back in the Game 91

26 New League, New Team 93

27 Curveball 96

28 The Deep End 100

29 Friend or Foe? 105

30 A Puzzle 109

31 Grass Roots 114

32 "Et Tu, Brute?" 121

33 Turning Point 129

34 A Transformational Plan 131

35 Three Years Later 132

Appendix: The Eight Elements of Rich Soil: Transforming Organizational Landscapes 137