{"id":403,"date":"2013-09-27T00:59:42","date_gmt":"2013-09-27T00:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chrislowney.com\/wp\/\/?page_id=403"},"modified":"2018-04-15T23:43:20","modified_gmt":"2018-04-15T23:43:20","slug":"reviews-accolades-for-pope-francis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/chrislowney.com\/wp\/reviews-accolades-for-pope-francis\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviews &#038; Accolades for &#8216;Pope Francis&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>&#8220;Tapping into his own fascinating and unique background, Chris Lowney has written an important, powerful book that is full of paradox. \u00a0It is both deeply philosophical and immensely practical. \u00a0It is suited for those steeped in Catholic faith and those with no faith formation at all. \u00a0It is timeless and completely relevant for our modern age&#8230;this book is a prize.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Patrick Lencioni; president, The Table Group; author of\u00a0<i>The Five Dysfunctions of a Team<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<i>The Advantage<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;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. \u00a0This is a powerful book for leaders of all stripes&#8230;as we navigate change, whether in business, organizations or society itself. I highly recommend it.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen Fund<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;<i>Pope Francis<\/i>\u00a0is 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.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Jeffrey Paravano, Managing Partner, Baker &amp; Hostetler LLP<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Chris Lowney expands on his insightful work in\u00a0<i>Heroic Leadership<\/i>\u00a0with this case study of one of the world&#8217;s most visible and influential leaders. \u00a0In\u00a0<i>Pope Francis<\/i>, 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.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Mel Speise, Major General USMC (Retired), Former Commanding General of Training and Education Command<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Lowney uses the life of Pope Francis to show us that the path to effective leadership begins in &#8220;leadership of self&#8221; and that the journey never ends. \u00a0His books form a collection that should be the foundation of any business leader&#8217;s personal library.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Edward Speed, Retired CEO, TDECU<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Chris Lowney has again provided us with an invaluable gift by interpreting the principles of leadership within the Ignatian-Jesuit tradition. \u00a0 Through this work, we can better understand the impact of Jesuit formation upon leadership style&#8211;and of the promise, hope, and love it can bring to our organizations, society, and world.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u2013 John J. DeGioia, President, Georgetown University<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Lowney offers hope and insight into what an inspiring leader can look like&#8230; Lowney&#8217;s accessible book invites each of us to reflect on our own obstacles to successful leadership. \u00a0This book is perfect for anyone interested in better serving their families, schools, businesses, and organizations.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Timothy R. Lannon, SJ, President, Creighton University<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Michael R. 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