Be the Manatee

Affirming Advice for Your Leadership Journey

By: Dr. S.T. Lukas, Dr. C.L. Sparks

Narrated by: Sarah Lukas, Carla Sparks

Serving in a leadership role can be rewarding and exhilarating but not always easy. You may find yourself in situations where you need guidance — perhaps to get out of a negative situation or handle the challenges of leadership. Dr. Sarah Lukas and Dr. Carla Sparks have been there and want to help you through these potentially difficult moments in your leadership journey and help you find the positive outcomes that may be just around the corner. This book is divided into three sections, each with a focus to help you reach that positive outcome:

Protecting Your Peace

Leading Others

Avoiding Toxic Behavior

Whether you are walking into your first day as a leader or are a seasoned veteran of leadership roles, Be the Manatee offers warm advice and relatable stories to help any leader keep moving forward. Journaling sections allow you the space to process and reflect so you feel empowered to take your next steps.

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