Invitation to Lead: Guidance for Emerging Asian American LeadersThe nail that sticks out gets hammered down. This Japanese expression characterizes the attitude of many Asian Americans. We are often taught not to put ourselves forward--not to stick out. But the Western concept of leadership is all about stepping up and standing apart from the group. Is that appropriate for Asian Americans? Or can we lead out of our own cultural strengths rather than being pressed into the Western mold? Paul Tokunaga has been a leader in Asian American, white and multiethnic contexts for many years. He has been active in ministry and in his community. In Invitation to Lead he offers, with surprising transparency, lessons from his own rich experiences--both successes and failures. Many of us aren't sure whether we can or should lead. We are waiting for someone to ask. Or we are just beginning to take on new roles and responsibilities at church, at work or in our neighborhoods. Here, at last, is our invitation to lead. |
Contents
Acknowledgments | 9 |
Building the Spiritual Foundations of | 19 |
Understanding Our Asian | 32 |
Are We All That Different? | 57 |
Jesus Beats the Warlords | 99 |
Asian American Level 5 Leaders | 138 |
DEVELOPING AND DEPLOYING | 149 |
Big Numbers That Breathe and Bleed | 157 |
Different Sometimes Way Different | 177 |
Telling the Truth About Asian American Secrets | 190 |
Epilogue | 208 |
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Invitation to Lead: Guidance for Emerging Asian American Leaders Paul Tokunaga No preview available - 2003 |