Downton Abbey is an iconic British television series that captivated the world with its portrayal of the transition of family, society and institutional life during the years immediately before and after WWI. Not only did it sweep away its viewers with dramatic characters, eye catching costumes and cinematography, it presented lessons that can be applied to our world today. This book reaches into the past to explore key leadership principles and management strategies that can solve problems in the present.
Whether you are a Downton Abbey fan or not, this insightful book provides practical advice to increase your effectiveness as a leader and manager.
Chapters are clustered under four major leadership areas: Leading Yourself, Leading Employees, Leading Culture, and Leading With Others. Each chapter begins with an illustration from the television series and explores the leadership lesson found in that scene.
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978-1-989078-31-0 (9781989078310)
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Laurelie Martinson is a communication and behaviour specialist with 25 years of experience working with business, government and community organizations. During her years working as a consultant and teaching management communications at the University of Regina, she continued to coach leaders and employees in the discipline of maintaining personal well-being in the wake of organizational change. Her provocative programs carve a pathway for leaders and employees to improve communication in both hostile and well-functioning environments.
Laurelie developed a model of Generational Addiction and Dependency that was used as core training for Saskatchewan Social Services. After years of leading group therapy sessions on issues surrounding codependency, recovery, and spiritual development, Laurelie continues to challenge her clients to accept the consequences of their choices, communication and behaviour-and take the necessary steps to rebuild relationships on the foundations of truth, accountability, and compassion.
Laurelie studied at the University of Saskatchewan and is continuing graduate studies in Ministry Leadership and Counseling at Alberta Bible College.
