Power and influence : self-development lessons from African proverbs and folktales / Chiku Malunga ; foreword by Michael Edwards.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Malunga, Chiku Watchman.

Contributor:

Edwards, Michael.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Self-help techniques.

Proverbs, African.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (170 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book demonstrates how the indigenous wisdom contained in African proverbs and folktales can be used to enhance modern life. The timeless wisdom enriches the understanding of self-development and positive influence, contributing towards the much-needed, cross-cultural dialogue among individuals, organizations, and societies in this increasingly diversified world.

Contents:

POWER AND INFLUENCE; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: The Emerging Age of Wisdom; Chapter 2: Purpose; Chapter 3: Concentration; Chapter 4: Turning Vision to Work; Chapter 5: Building Mental Power; Chapter 6: Growing One's Money Tree; Chapter 7: Time Management; Chapter 8: 'Self' in Self-development; Chapter 9: Influence; Chapter 10: Self-Development and Leadership; Chapter 11: Conclusion; Appendix 1: Power and Influence Proverbs; Appendix 2: Personal Development Self Assessment Tool; Appendix 3: Self-development Interventions; Bibliography; Index; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (ebrary, viewed July 10, 2013).

ISBN:

0-7618-8356-8

0-7618-5873-3

OCLC:

851157203