I. "Integrative Leadership: Building a Foundation..." - Reader Testimonials

"Integrative Leadership is a unique and wonderful book. It features a good combination of spiritual, psychological and intellectual work that can help readers see the possibilities of openings from all sides and all levels. Working with this book can bring awareness and balance to your daily life because the authors offer an authentic spiritual perspective and practical approach to the journey of integration. Family relations, worldly relations and the relationship with one's self are defined very well. This work can help all of us develop our own qualities of leadership."
Pandit Dabral, Himilayan Institute, Honesdale, Pennsylvania, USA

"As a seeker of the truth for many decades, I have been the grateful recipient of some wonderful knowledge. Recently, two beautful creations have impacted my world that served to accelerate me along my journey towards higher awareness. The first is a movie entitled, "What the Bleep do we Know?". This amazing film unites science and spirituality and reaffirmed my faith that we are all co-creators on the path of increasing enlightenment. The second is an incredible book by Richard John and Lillas Marie Hatala called "Integrative Leadership". Where the movie leaves off, this book begins. It is a manual that helps show us the way to freedom and happiness and a guide for personal transformation and transcendence. The journey of integration that Rick and Lillas so clearly describe, is a scientific, spiritual and artistic dance that draws together the best of our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual domains into one harmonious and collaborative whole. Integrative Leadership is a book that has assisted me, and I know will also assist you in your personal journey and help guide you on your path towards radical truth, inner peace and increasing bliss."
Chris Leigh-Smith, Founder & President, Tao of Peace Martial Arts School

'In rare instances in our lifetime we come across an inspiring work that has the potential to change the very fabric of our society. Integrative Leadership is one such book. It not only has the ability to awaken us to our own vast and often untapped human potential, but suggests guidelines, principles and practices to ensure that we remain alive and true to ourselves and to our world. Integrative Leadership transcends cultures, creeds, languages and promotes the Ideal of one world family. At the same time, it inspires us with the hope that each of us can be that spirit of unity that will build a firm foundation for the coming age of integration..."
Pat Greco, Filmmaker, Calgary, AB

"Integrative Leadership is an important…effort that is written from the heart by a uniquely forward thinking team...written with the intent to both educate and awaken the reader's own greater potential."
Dr. Beth Hedva, author of Betrayal, Trust and Forgiveness.

"Every so often a book crosses one's path that really resonates at a place deep inside. Such a book is Integrative Leadership. We are at a time in our evolution when more and more people are searching for balance--in their relationships, in the workplace and in their spiritual journeys--a balance between their outer worlds and a longing deep within their hearts--a balance they instinctively know exists, but are unable to access. Integrative Leadership holds many keys to achieving this balance in a simple, succinct and practical way."
M. Kitchen, President Yoga Odyssey, Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Calgary, AB

"I loved Integrative Leadership. I found it thought provoking. It caused me to reflect on my own beliefs about involution and evolution, spirit and soul, while interacting with the integrative model and framework suggested by the authors. It was wonderful how they managed to clearly bring together so many of the world's wisdom and mystic traditions, philosophical, psychological and scientific perspectives. I feel that this work is a major advance in understanding life and leadership. It is a work of great scholarship and yet an easy read and should be read by anyone desiring to heal and grow."
Rev. D. Gudmundson, Religious Science International, Saskatoon, SK

"Integrative Leadership encourages us to expect the best of ourselves and from ourselves so that we could become all that we can be. The authors challenge, poke and prod us from multiple perspectives to clearly know and feel the vast potential that often is hidden within each of us. They have succeeded in combining the wisdom of the ages with the knowledge of modern science to create a powerful tool for improving ourselves and our world."
I. McNair, Chartered Accountant, Calgary, AB

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"Integrative Leadership challenges each one of us to be better leaders in our own lives and in the lives of others. It proposes a process and model of transcending the newer humanistic styles of leadership to one that embraces the concept of the spiritual mystic leader. Through extremely well researched material, the authors have been successful in simplifying the complexity of leadership. They propose a seven-step process of integration that can be used by anyone, regardless of position or role. They use a wonderful narrative following the journey of two coaching clients who embrace this process and transform their lives. A must-read for every leader who thinks they have achieved all there is to achieve in their life and work."
L. Maslak, President, Edging Leadership, Calgary, AB

"Integrative Leadership taps into the resources created by unifying and synthesizing the many diverse and scattered cultural, spiritual and religious ideologies in our world today. In doing so, it illuminates a new path in the spiritual search for wholeness, enlightenment and enhancing our life and leadership."
M. Frank, Graduate Student, Rochester, NY

"In terms of integrating many disciplines, philosophies and bodies of knowledge, Integrative Leadership is number one. The book captured my attention from the beginning, compelling me to learn about your integrative framework to the very end. In my daily activities, I found that whenever I turned my mind, heart or thoughts to Integrative Leadership, my own life was examined for improvement possibilities. Even though I am a novice in the process of living an integrative life and far from any official leadership roles, I found your work to be deeply meaningful and personally resonant. It was a great help in measuring the quality of work situations of which I chose to be a part and the quality of what I would bring to those situations."
N. Nash, Editor, Ottawa, ON

"Integrative Leadership richly illustrates the principles of compassion and wisdom that can serve as a beacon for others, bringing positive, productive change to any workplace. In demonstrating, through the depth and breadth of their extensive research, how science and psychology affirm centuries old wisdom, the authors inspire us to live, to lead and become the change we want to see in our world. This work is a powerful, transformative, must read for anyone wanting to lead with integrity in their marriage, relationships, careers, workplace or community. If consciously and persistently applied, the principles and practices of integrative life and leadership will help make you, not only a more effective and integrated leader, but a better human being."
V. Petrich, Director, Yoga Studio College of Canada, Calgary, AB

"Integrative Leadership sheds light into the life-giving forces that inspire and sustain great leadership. Through extensive research, the authors have captured and reconciled the often divergent approaches to leadership and leadership development into one wholistic framework that is simple, balanced and grounded in life experience. They invite us to a higher truth that is often lacking in leadership literature, which when embraced, infuses meaning and spiritual energy in one's life, love and work. By consciously weaving in the principles and practices of the path of integration into your life, you will gain the confidence to rise up to any challenge, grow the capacity to hold paradox, and lead people through change and transition in today's turbulent economic, social and political environments. Integrative Leadership is a unique resource and a must read for anyone aspiring to be an enlightened, transcendent, visionary leader."
B. Mutwiri, Executive Director, Saskatoon, SK

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"Integrative Leadership is fabulous! In examining life through the integrative model and framework, I have come to understand that it is we who determine our path by the very way we choose to live our life. Blaming others for how our life is going is not going to get us a better life. Integrative Leadership speaks to our responsibility to 'get it right' so that we can enjoy enlightened awareness in life, love and leadership. This book is for all those who have a sincere desire to transform themselves and their world from the mechanistic to the organic paradigm."
L. Friesen, Managing Partner, Brennan & Associates, Calgary, AB

"I really enjoyed the integrated story telling writing style between the two case studies and the theory, principles and practices of integration. This style allowed me to identify with the main characters as well as experience many awakening moments while reading the theory associated with their personal transformational journeys. For me, Integrative Leadership is a continuation of my own journey towards authenticity in life and work that began several years ago and is a must read for anyone who is searching for inner and outer peace."
D. Grimbly, Contract Administrator, Calgary, AB

"Integrative Leadership" has introduced me to several new ideas that have helped me make positive life changes. I recommend Integrative Leadership to everyone. Whether you are searching for personal growth or interested in learning about leadership roles in organizations, this book gives you resources that you can apply to all aspects of your life."
A. Charlton, Student, Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB

"I really enjoyed Integrative Leadership. It is an excellent, intelligent, well-researched and thoughtful work. The integrative life and leadership framework and concepts presented resonated with all I have been taught in my secular and religious life. It has prompted me to focus more time on my inner self and will use it as an ongoing source of inspiration. I believe that Integrative Leadership is for all those who desire to develop their inner wisdom and enrich the lives of those who they love and care in every day life and work".
Dr. Izzat Jiwani, Sociologist, Post Doctoral Fellow, University of Montreal & McMaster University

"Congratulations. You have successfully created in your book, Integrative Leadership, a body of knowledge and information that is quite unique in its approach to leadership. You have forged a new alloy of ancient and modern ideas and principles and applied them to the phenomenon of leadership development. Your work has the potential to shift the entire discussion of leadership, raising it to a new level. It has defined a new context, a new philosophy and a new ontology for the work and practice of leadership. Well done."
J.B. Woodward, Senior Researcher & Facilitator, The Banff Centre, Banff, AB

"I must admit I was surprisingly impressed with Integrative Leadership. Rather than reading simply 'another' business and leadership handbook, what I found was an approach to life, to one's self and to other's that was not only applicable to the business world but to life in general. The approach entailed not only becoming a better business executive but also becoming a better person in the process. I would recommend Integrative Leadership to individuals interested in expanding their awareness of what it really means to be a leader, the responsibility that entails, and the impact your leadership can have on your company, its employees and your self."
Kevin J. Todeschi, A.R.E. Director and editor-in-chief, Venture Inward magazine

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