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Leading with Purpose

"Bauman masterfully weaves an engaging, historically-based story into the concerns of anyone who feels powerless."
Karl R.

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Leading with Purpose

"Bauman masterfully weaves an engaging, historically-based story into the concerns of anyone who feels powerless."
Karl R.

What Readers Are Saying

The New Leader

Practical and Ethical

"As a church pastor of 28 years, I wish I had this book available to me at the start of my ministry. I have already recommended it to numerous people in various fields. I believe it would even help those who are practicing change agents to become even more effective." Karl R.

Practical and Ethical

"This is one of those books that is delightfully surprising in its ability to engage the reader in an adventure while providing practical and ethical approaches to working with and managing a team. " Victoria C.

Leaders as Teachers

Practical and Ethical

Leaders as Teachers

"David Bauman provides a wonderful historical setting and perspective reminding us of the journey that leaders take as learners and eventually, as teachers." Edgar P.

Engaging Story

Real World Application

Leaders as Teachers

"Dr. Bauman knows how to use power, influence with power, and write powerfully. But rather than dictate to us, he tells an engaging story that teaches these lessons. In a world of dry treatises this is a delightful treat. " Josh E.

Real World Application

"I really enjoyed the format of this book. it reads like a story of young people receiving special training. During their training you become acquainted with the eight different sources with a real world application. at the same time they are contrasted with the traditional power of "might makes right". I would highly recommend it." Jimmy D.

Five Things the Book Will Teach You

1. Start your journey with the Power of Invitation

2. Embrace change and curiosity with the Power of the Open Hand

3. Lead people through uncertainty using the Power of Framing

4. Become an expert and apply the Power of Praxis

5. Listen to people and join their cause using the Power of Solidarity

David C. Bauman

I'm passionate about empowering leaders and employees to make ethical decisions, drive sustainable growth, and develop humane workplaces in an AI-world. My strength is applying timeless and ancient wisdom to solve modern organizational problems like a lack of purpose, managing across generations, and perspective taking. I've helped teams in Europe, Asia, and the US develop practical strategies and training that works. As Chair of the Management and Leadership Department at Anderson College of Business & Computing, Regis University, I shape future business leaders through my teaching and research. I offer keynote presentations and practical tools to build sustainable organizations by leveraging my deep-rooted experience with Fortune 250 companies, professional associations, and academia.

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