Share in the wisdom of the model of
leadership—
tap into your own potential for greatness
tap into your own potential for greatness
Leaders are not simply born; they are
molded through life’s victories and failures, triumphs
and defeats. No one exemplifies this process better than Moses,
the most important and celebrated character in the Hebrew
Bible. Faced with great internal and external challenges, he
was sculpted into a great leader not only by circumstance, but
also by his own determination and devotion to his people.
In this powerful and probing examination
of the enduring texts in the biblical tradition, scholar and
popular teacher Dr. Norman Cohen examines Moses’s journey
to leadership and what he can teach you about the vision,
action and skills you need to be a successful leader. Cohen
relives Moses’s development from lonely shepherd to
founder of a nation, emphasizing the salient points you can use
to enrich the different leadership roles you are called on to
play in your daily life, whether it be in business, religion,
politics, education or other arenas.
Drawing from Moses’s life, you will
learn to:
• Articulate your expectations of
others, as a group and as individuals
• Empower those around you to lead
more responsible, ethical lives
• Support your co-workers and family
even when they fail
• Challenge others to reach their
highest potential
“An insightful study of Moses’s leadership, combining traditional midrash with illustrations from today’s leaders.... Gives us much to ponder.”
—Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter
“Informative and challenging.... Effective in emphasizing what constitutes outstanding leadership.... Recommended.”
—Congregational Libraries Today
“Cohen is a consummate teacher of
midrash, rabbinic interpretation of Scripture. [He] brings our
biblical ancestor alive, while teaching us what’s at
stake in true leadership.”
—Prof.
Burton L. Visotzky, author of The Genesis of Ethics and
Reading the Book: Making the Bible a Timeless Text
Reading the Book: Making the Bible a Timeless Text
“Engaging…. Reframes the
ideals and issues of leadership…. Draws lessons from this
teacher and prophet of antiquity for all who aspire to
leadership today.”
—Mary C.
Boys, coauthor of Christians and Jews in Dialogue:
Learning in the Presence of the Other
Learning in the Presence of the Other
“Masterful and
thought-provoking…. Compares and contrasts the leadership
problems faced by Moses and the Israelites with those of the
modern-day CEO. A must read for modern-day leaders who to seek
to aid in the growth and progress of an
organization.”
—Stanley
P. Gold, chairman, USC Board of
Trustees
