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“Pope Francis by Chris Lowney is that rare and splendid work that leaves you keenly excited and spiritually moved. The writing is lucid, vivid, inviting, and rich. It’s a major achievement. I strongly recommend it to any Christian in a leadership role.”
- Joseph Tetlow, SJ

From choosing to live in a simple apartment instead of the papal palace to washing the feet of men and women in a youth detention center, Pope Francis’s actions contradict behaviors expected of a modern leader. Chris Lowney, a former Jesuit seminarian turned Managing Director for JP Morgan & Co., shows how the pope’s words and deeds reveal spiritual principles that have prepared him to lead the Church and influence our world—a rapidly-changing world that requires leaders who value the human need for love, inspiration, and meaning.

Drawing on interviews with people who knew him as Father Jorge Bergoglio, SJ, Lowney challenges assumptions about what it takes to be a great leader. In so doing, he reveals the “other-centered” leadership style of a man whose passion is to be with people rather than set apart. Lowney offers a stirring vision of leadership to which we can all aspire in our communities, churches, companies, and families.

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"Throughout my business career, I attributed my leadership preparedness to my Jesuit education. Chris Lowney aptly communicates the nuances of the Jesuit charism that inspires so many of us."- Michael R. QuinlanChariman Emeritus, McDonald's CorporationHonorary Chairman, Loyola University Chicago
"Lowney's book was not only engaging; it upended my preconceptions. Here was someone who had not merely dipped his toes in the Ignatian tradition; he had swum in the ocean of it, then gone off to teach swimming in other pools."- Tim Muldoon, author of The Ignatian Workout

"Lowney, author of the best-selling book Heroic Leadership, is eminently qualified to assess our dynamic new Pope's leadership style. As a former Jesuit seminarian, he understands St. Ignatius' spiritual exercises and their emphasis upon humility and service. As a businessman who has served as a managing director for J. P. Morgan on three continents, and as board chair of one of the nation's largest healthcare systems, he understands the menu of leadership styles from which leaders, even religious leaders, must choose.- Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace

"I have a master's degree in management and I've spent 18 years of my life holding a leadership position in the public sphere. I have never seen a better book on how a true leader gets people to follow him or her."- Rebecca Hamilton, 18-year member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives

"A respectful examination that looks to both the past and the future, Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads is inspirational from cover to cover."
- James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review

"Pope Francis is a book for the ages; the lessons to be learned from the example of the humble servant called upon to be a World Leader are timeless in their truth and universal in their applicability to our daily lives."- Jeffrey Paravano, Managing Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP

"Chris Lowney expands on his insightful work in Heroic Leadership with this case study of one of the world's most visible and influential leaders. In Pope Francis, he draws practical lessons for all, of a life of spiritually grounded leadership that has captured his flock in Argentina, his peers in the College of Cardinals, and now the world."- Mel SpeiseMajor General USMC (Retired)Former Commanding General of Training and Education Command

"For people of faith or no faith, Chris Lowney's Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads is a timely introduction to the mind and heart of a pope who has defied expectations and charmed the world. In a culture that has become skeptical of institutional leadership, Lowney offers hope and insight into what an inspiring leader can look like. Drawing on themes from Pope Francis' (and his own) formation as a Jesuit, Lowney's accessible book invites each of us to reflect on our own obstacles to successful leadership. This book is perfect for anyone interested in better serving their families, schools, businesses, and organizations."
- Timothy R. Lannon, SJ
President, Creighton University

"In our interconnected world where so many complain about a crisis of leadership, Chris Lowney presents the case of Pope Francis, a leader focused not on status but on mission. This is a powerful book for leaders of all stripes, religious and non-believers alike, who recognize the need to cultivate character and the ability to hold competing values as we navigate change, whether in business, organizations or society itself. I highly recommend it."
- Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen Fund

"Lowney uses the life of Pope Francis to show us that the path to effective leadership begins in "leadership of self" and that the journey never ends. His books form a collection that should be the foundation of any business leader's personal library."
- Edward Speed, Retired CEO, TDECU

"Tapping into his own fascinating and unique background, Chris Lowney has written an important, powerful book that is full of paradox. It is both deeply philosophical and immensely practical. It is suited for those steeped in Catholic faith and those with no faith formation at all. It is timeless and completely relevant for our modern age. Whether you are fascinated by Pope Francis or in search of useful tools for transforming the organization you lead, this book is a prize."
-- Patrick Lencioni; president, The Table Group; author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage

""Pope Francis" is a book for the ages; the lessons to be learned from the example of the humble servant called upon to be a World Leader are timeless in their truth and universal in their applicability to our daily lives."- Jeffrey Paravano, Managing Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP

"Chris Lowney expands on his insightful work in "Heroic Leadership" with this case study of one of the world's most visible and influential leaders. In "Pope Francis", he draws practical lessons for all, of a life of spiritually grounded leadership that has captured his flock in Argentina, his peers in the College of Cardinals, and now the world."- Mel SpeiseMajor General USMC (Retired)Former Commanding General of Training and Education Command

"Chris Lowney has again provided us with an invaluable gift by interpreting the principles of leadership within the Ignatian-Jesuit tradition. Through this work, we can better understand the impact of Jesuit formation upon leadership style--and of the promise, hope, and love it can bring to our organizations, society, and world."- John J. DeGioia, President, Georgetown University

"For people of faith or no faith, Chris Lowney's "Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads" is a timely introduction to the mind and heart of a pope who has defied expectations and charmed the world. In a culture that has become skeptical of institutional leadership, Lowney offers hope and insight into what an inspiring leader can look like. Drawing on themes from Pope Francis' (and his own) formation as a Jesuit, Lowney's accessible book invites each of us to reflect on our own obstacles to successful leadership. This book is perfect for anyone interested in better serving their families, schools, businesses, and organizations."
- Timothy R. Lannon, SJ
President, Creighton University

About the Author

CHRIS LOWNEY, a former Jesuit seminarian, served as a Managing Director at J. P. Morgan & Co. on three continents. He currently chairs the board of CHI, one of the nation’s largest hospital systems. Author of the best-selling Heroic Leadership and the award-winning Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads, he speaks widely on leadership, corporate ethics, and decision making, and has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. He will be donating all of his proceeds from this book to support schools in impoverished communities. Visit www.chrislowney.com to learn more.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Loyola Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2013
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0829440917
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0829440911
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches

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Chris Lowney chairs the board of Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the nation’s largest healthcare/hospital systems. He formerly served as a Managing Director of J.P. Morgan & Co in New York, Tokyo, Singapore and London until leaving the firm in 2001. He has lectured in more than two-dozen countries on on leadership, business ethics, and other related topics.

He is the author of five books. His most recent work, "Everyone Leads: How to Revitalize the Catholic Church," has been hailed as an "invaluable contribution" and a "must read." His first book, "Heroic Leadership," a # 1 ranked bestseller of the CBPA, was named a finalist for a Book of the Year Award from ForeWord magazine and has been translated into eleven languages. He is also author of "Heroic Living," and "A Vanished World"-- Chris was featured in the PBS-aired documentary, "Cities of Light," which echoed many of that book’s key themes. His book, Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads," was called "a book for the ages" and became the # 1 bestseller on Amazon's "Popes and the Vatican" list.

He founded Pilgrimage for Our Children’s Future, which funds education and healthcare projects in the developing world. He also served as volunteer founding president of Jesuit Commons, an innovative collaboration which offers online university education in refugee camps in Africa and elsewhere.

He is a one-time Jesuit seminarian, and a summa cum laude graduate of Fordham University, where he also received his M.A. He is holder of five honorary Doctoral degrees.

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E. Grillo
NARCISSISTS SHOULD NOT READ THIS BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2013
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Chris Lowney's book opens on page 2 with a disarming comment that sets the tone . . . "Some folks approach [leadership] opportunities knowing that they are superbly prepared to lead, and that unshakable self-confidence stays with them every day of their careers. We call such people narcissists. They often get their organizations into trouble because, blinded by the radiant glow of their self-perceived greatness, they don't see what havoc they create or what misery they inflict on others."

Core fundamental values of leadership rather than the latest fads or trends drive the themes of this book. Lowney demonstrates how Pope Francis exemplifies these principles and the Jesuit leadership tradition that has developed over centuries. Using his unequivocally unique perspective as both a former Jesuit seminarian and investment banker, Lowney weaves the religious and the secular together -- for example tying the tradition of prayer to our human need for quite reflection to collect our thoughts in a world filled with a cacophony of sound and distractions that tend to make us reactive instead of proactive.

I found myself going back and repeatedly underlining the insights in this book making sure to take notes as to what I have read so that I can, to put it bluntly, steal Lowney's lines for my next presentation to my colleagues or clients. Very few people have the perspective to put together such a plainly-spoken and effective book that draws upon a Catholic tradition and places at its center, Pope Francis, who has been and could still become a transformative historical figure. To be clear, Lowney expresses his frustration with his church and hopes that Francis can draw Catholics back and others in.

If you do not read this book, you will lose an opportunity to gain insight from someone who writes not from the perspective of corporate titan or from that of an academic, but someone who has lived in very different parts of this world who draws his inspiration from a truly inspiring person.

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Owen Phelps
Intimate, revealing and relevant portrait
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013
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Chris Lowney has done it again! The author of “Heroic Leadership” (2005) and “Heroic Living” (2010) now gives us “Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads,” and it may be the best of a fine trio. It’s certainly the most topical. Francis’ simple ways and his consistent words have captured the attention of people everywhere – and not just Catholics. Obviously the world is hungry for moral leadership, and Francis is currently without peer in that department. Lowney is uniquely qualified to write about him for three reasons. First, having spent several years in Jesuit formation, he is an expert on the process that shaped Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J. from his earliest days and served as the arena in which he exercised much of his leadership before being elected pope. Second, Lowney is a seasoned student of the world, having spent 17 years with J.P. Morgan and served as a one of its managing partners on three continents. His work product is always relevant to people of all faiths and to those with no faith at all. Finally, he is fluent in Spanish, which gave him direct and immediate access to many Jesuits who studied and worked under the pope when he was the Jesuits’ superior in Argentina and later served as archbishop of Buenos Aires. Thus, Lowney is able to paint an intimate and revealing portrait of a man whose humility, vision and love for the poor have captured the world’s attention – and much of its heart. Despite all the unique research that underlies the text, the book is a bright and lively read that’s broken down into brief sections for the busy reader who can only devote a few minutes at a time to understanding what makes this pope tick. I’m grateful for having the opportunity to read it – and I think you will be too.

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He enables common people to do uncommon things!!!
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In his book, Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices, in Chapter 36, "The Spirit of Performance," Peter F. Drucker states: The purpose of an organization is to enable common [people] to do uncommon things. This necessarily includes religious organizations. Yes, this too is necessarily about working towards a goal. Leadership is the quality, or maybe the art, possessed by certain individuals that makes them capable of doing this. They know where they are going. They have a very good idea of how to get there. They have a heuristic approach that keeps them goal focused in spite of obstacles. And, in contrast to the effects of narcissistic leadership which Lowney brings up, true leaders show us it's not about them, it's about the good they are looking to accomplish. Pope Francis is one of those individuals. Written by someone who was not only a success in investment banking at one of the big firms, he also knows what the heart of a Jesuit is supposed to be, having been one of their seminarians and outlined the leadership it took to guide their 450 year existence in his book: Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company That Changed the World. Glad that he chose to share his insights with us!

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Used to be 100% reliable. Now 1-20? is bad / won't heat up. Plus they have changed the packaging making it harder to open. They need to understand that often customers are trying to open this product in the cold - and many of their customers can't see where the lines are to open....this combo in a deer stand or golf course makes for a lotta frustration. That said. A great great aid in all colder conditions.

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Frederik Leloup
Lecture éclairante d'un ancien jésuite, spécialiste international du leadership
Reviewed in France on December 13, 2013
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Ce livre s'adresse à tout leader quelque soient ses convictions. Il traite de l'inspiration profonde d'un homme au service des hommes, inspiré par l'invitation originelle du Christ.

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A Joyful, hopeful, simple, holy and astute Leader
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2014
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A rewarding read as to how Pope Francis makes use of his Jesuit background to led a\nd serve the Church. It helps one to understand how Pope Francis uses information, consultation, discernement and pra\yer in making decisons for the greater glory of God. A book worth reading in order to better understand the mechanics and spirituality that guides and inspires him in his service of the Chuirch and the world - a\ sinner whi uis humbly in touch with the mercy and love of the Lord.

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Pope Francis - the new Leadership icon
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Exceeded my expectations - Francis isn't only Time's Man of the Year - he will be Man of the Century - understanding the Jesuit mind is important to anyone studying leadership - Vic Pakalnis, P.Eng . President amd CEO MIRARCO Mining Innovations , Sudbury , Canada

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Daniel J Morgan
Lowney has clear knowledge of both leadership and Francis. Excellent!
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An expert opinion of leadership, combined with his own personal experience give a convincing insight into Pope Francis' own attitude to, and practice of, the subject matter.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lowney has clear knowledge of both leadership and Francis. Excellent!

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Intimate, revealing and relevant portrait

He enables common people to do uncommon things!!!

Fix the packaging !

Lecture éclairante d'un ancien jésuite, spécialiste international du leadership

A Joyful, hopeful, simple, holy and astute Leader

Pope Francis - the new Leadership icon

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Lowney has clear knowledge of both leadership and Francis. Excellent!