Books |  author: Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz
108 pages; 2010 1 chapters (click for chapter list and summaries) Come take a mythical journey with Henry from The Village of Yore and the many colorful characters of The Golden Palace on their quest to unlock the palatial gates of corporate Ivory Towers. Dr. Cheryl Lentz has cleverly offered an allegorical tale that demonstrates the lessons learned when leaders in organizations fail to listen and serve the needs of their stakeholders. These lessons emerge through the eyes of such characters as Nada from The Village of Not Likely, Earl from The Village of That’s the Way We’ve Always Done It, and Merlin from The Village of Calm and Clarity. Join them as well as King William III and The Royal Academy of Bean Counters as they journey toward understanding the elegant simplicity of effective leadership, unlocking the secrets to The Golden Palace Theory of Management along the way.
This revised second edition offers a companion workbook for discussion, reflection, and refractive thinking. The purpose of this workbook is to examine each character within this allegorical tale and their leadership qualities more closely.
Take a leap of faith and follow us in our journey. Perhaps you may recognize some old friends along the way. | | Available for pre-order! editor: Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz
2010 | | Available for pre-order! editor: Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz
2010 11 chapters (click for chapter list and summaries) | | editor: Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz
186 pages; 2009 10 chapters (click for chapter list and summaries) PREFACE
Welcome to The Refractive Thinker™: An Anthology of Higher Learning. Thank you for joining us on our maiden voyage to celebrate the accomplishments of these doctoral scholars affiliated with the University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies.
The purpose of this anthology is to offer a glimpse into the scholarly works of these authors. The intent is to provide a forum for them to share their thoughts and expertise as they contribute to the expanse of knowledge in pursuit of the tenets and philosophies of higher learning.
The title of this book, The Refractive Thinker™ was chosen intentionally to highlight the ability of these doctoral scholars to bend thought, to converge its very essence on the ability to obliquely pass through the perspective of another. The goal is to ask and ponder the right questions; to dare to think differently, to find new applications within unique and cutting edge dimensions, ultimately to lead where others may follow or to risk forging perhaps a new path all together/entirely.
Leaders ultimately change the world simply by questioning the very process of thought and life itself. They are insatiably curious, never satisfied or content with what is, always looking to the horizon and asking the fundamental question of why— with the goal to perhaps arrive at a better place than where they began—forever changed by the very act of asking questions. They dare to question themselves and ask why not? And what can they do to be an agent of change? The Refractive Thinker™ offers this discourse, a place where these authors offer a chapter of their work so the audience can sample a mere bite of the apple with the hope of being given a broader canvas from which to paint further.
I invite you to join with me as we venture forward to showcase these authors of the first edition with our eye toward future editions as a forum to share more of the esteemed work of these colleagues and future authors. The goal is to offer a chance to bring to publication more ideas from which the audience may be interested in the expertise and guidance that they offer.
Please contact me for further information regarding these authors and the works contained within these pages. Perhaps your organization may be looking for their expertise to incorporate as part of your annual corporate meetings as a key note or guest speaker (s), perhaps to offer individual or group seminars, or require their expertise as consultants.
We look forward to your interest in discussing future opportunities. Let this be our beginning to which The Refractive Thinker™ will serve as our guide to this and future editions.
Dr. Cheryl Lentz
Managing Editor | | Special chapter bundle pricing available! editor: Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz
264 pages; 2009 10 chapters (click for chapter list and summaries) PREFACE
Thank you for joining us for Volume II to celebrate the accomplishments of these doctoral scholars affiliated with the University of Phoenix School of Advanced Studies. The purpose of this anthology is to offer a glimpse into the scholarly works of these authors, specifically within the world of research methodology. The purpose is to provide a resource that is beyond the boundaries of a textbook with regard to the doctoral dissertation. Part I for example is a Delphi Primer—three different author’s interpretations and application of the Delphi Method—all unique, all within the vein of The Refractive Thinker™ where each challenged the conventional wisdom and expanded the traditional boundaries. These authors dared to not just think outside of the box. Instead the box continues to evolve into exploring nearly entirely new ideas for the construction of ‘the box’ i.e. the applicable methodology. Along the same lines, Part II includes elements of the Mixed Methodology, Part III: Qualitative Techniques, and Part IV includes Quantitative Techniques. The last section, Emerging Methods, builds upon this refractive thinking by offering an entirely new research methodology for consideration.
In addition to exploring various research methodologies, the purpose of The Refractive Thinker™ is also to serve the tenets of leadership. Leadership is not simply a concept outside of the self, but comes from within, defining our very essence; where the search to define leadership becomes our personal journey not yet a finite destination.
The Refractive Thinker™ is an intimate expression of who we are—the ability to think beyond the traditional boundaries of thinking and critical thinking. Instead of mere reflection and evaluation, one challenges the very boundaries of the constructs itself. As in volume I, the authors within these pages are on a mission to change the world, never satisfied or quite content with what is or asking why, instead these authors intentionally strive to push and test the limits to ask why not. Join us on this next adventure of The Refractive Thinker™ where Volume II continues the discussion specifically themed for this volume to explore the wonders of research methodology. This offers yet another bite of the apple from the tree of knowledge upon an ever expanding canvas from which these authors choose to cast their paint, envisioning new horizons in which to move forward and explore in the future.
New to this volume is the edition of a Peer Review Board, comprised of both content experts as well as those well versed in the style of APA format. While the purpose of this board was to offer additional layers of editing to enhance the brilliance of the ideas put forth by these authors, the final version for each chapter was at the discretion of each to preserve the integrity and authenticity of their individual work.
I invite you to join with me as we venture forward to showcase these authors of Volume II. The goal is to offer a chance to bring to publication more ideas for which the audience may be interested in the expertise and guidance that they offer.
Please contact me for further information regarding these authors and the works contained within these pages. Perhaps you or your organization may be looking for their expertise to incorporate as part of your annual corporate meetings as a key note or guest speaker (s), perhaps to offer individual or group seminars or coaching, or require their expertise as consultants.
We look forward to your interest in discussing future opportunities. Let this continue our journey begun with volume I to which The Refractive Thinker™ will serve as our guide to this and future volumes. Come join us in our quest to be refractive thinkers and add your wisdom to the collective. We look forward to your stories. | | editor: Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz
240 pages; 2009 11 chapters (click for chapter list and summaries) PREFACE
I think therefore I am. --Socrates
I critically think to be.
I refractively think to change the world.
Welcome to The Refractive Thinker™: Volume III: Change Management.
Thank you for joining us for the second Fall 2009 edition, Volume III as we continue to celebrate the accomplishments of these doctoral scholars affiliated with many phenomenal institutions of higher learning. The purpose of this next offering in this anthology series is to share yet another glimpse into the scholarly works of these authors, specifically on the topic of change management.
In addition to exploring various aspects of change management, the purpose of The Refractive Thinker™ is also to serve the tenets of leadership. Leadership is not simply a concept outside of the self, but comes from within, defining our very essence; where the search to define leadership becomes our personal journey not yet a finite destination.
The Refractive Thinker™ is an intimate expression of who we are—the ability to think beyond the traditional boundaries of thinking and critical thinking. Instead of mere reflection and evaluation, one challenges the very boundaries of the constructs itself. As in volumes I & II, the authors within these pages are on a mission to change the world, never satisfied or quite content with what is or asking why, instead these authors intentionally strive to push and test the limits to ask why not. Join us on this next adventure of The Refractive Thinker™ where Volume III continues the discussion specifically themed for this volume to explore the realm of change management. This offers yet another bite of the apple from the tree of knowledge upon an ever expanding canvas from which these authors choose to cast their paint, envisioning new horizons in which to move forward and explore in the future.
I invite you to join with me as we venture forward to showcase these authors of Volume III. The goal is to offer a chance to bring to publication more ideas for which the audience may be interested in the expertise and guidance that they offer.
Please contact me for further information regarding these authors and the works contained within these pages. Perhaps you or your organization may be looking for their expertise to incorporate as part of your annual corporate meetings as a key note or guest speaker (s), perhaps to offer individual or group seminars or coaching, or require their expertise as consultants.
We look forward to your interest in discussing future opportunities. Let this continue our journey begun with volume I to which The Refractive Thinker™ will serve as our guide to this and future volumes. Come join us in our quest to be refractive thinkers and add your wisdom to the collective. We look forward to your stories. | | This book is no longer available. author: Dr. Cheryl A. Lentz
2008 Those trapped in the mind-numbing 'cubicle' maze of the corporate workforce, will relate to Dr. Lentz's allegory tale of Henry, a man with a good idea to improve life, and his bureaucratic nightmare to get it approved. It proves that small pat on the back that says, "We are all in this together. It's happened to all of us. It's been going on a long time and in every place. We understand your plight." Come rub shoulders with Henry and see if you can finally figure out the solution to the age old problem of "The Golden Palace Theory of Management". |
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