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The Surfer's Journey is a research-based fable about a man who ignores the call and meaning of the dream that keeps him awake. But when the orphan receives a surprise letter, he is launched on a journey to his ancestors' Hawaiian island where he learns the ten ancient principles of he'e nalu (surfing) and battles the mythological monster that seeks to keep him from riding his perfect wave of bliss and purpose. In the end, The Surfer's Journey is a personalized symbolic text and guidebook for readers, students, educators, and leaders. It melds proven leadership principles through the lens of surfing to move the reader toward the focus and behaviors of a bliss-driven transformational leader and hero - one who is cause-driven, one who inspires followers to achieve beyond their present capacity, and one whose life purpose is to improve the human condition.

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""James MacGregor Burns (1978) states that leadership is one of the most researched, and least understood, topics there is in the world. For decades, I have combed through the research and theory books, and I have never found an approach that provides an exciting and accurate approach to learning leadership -- until now. While there are many books on leadership, The Surfer's Journey is a potentially powerful instructional tool that should be read by all students of leadership. ""Dale Carnegie wrote that, 'People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.' This book is a great example of how learning does not have to be a chore, but can be fun and engaging. In this book, Dr. Kennedy affords the readers a leadership adventure that is well worth the journey."" -- Peter M. Jonas, PhD, Professor, Cardinal Stritch University; Senior Partner, Capacity Unlimited; author of LAUGHING AND LISTENING: AN ALTERNATIVE TO SHUT UP AND LISTEN and SECRETS OF CONNECTING LEADERSHIP WITH HUMOR ""From the moment his feet hit the sand until waves finally rushed over his surfboard, I was immersed in The Surfer's Journey. The book is enthralling as well as enlightening, leading the novice to become the expert, with surfing as the metaphor for leadership. These are ten principles to live by!"" --Prof. Pamella A. Seay, JD, LLM, Florida Gulf Coast University ""If you own or manage a business, if you are in charge of people, you owe it to them and yourself to go on The Surfer's Journey. Dr. Kennedy will lead you on a heroic journey from where you are now -- to the leader you know is inside you, the one you catch glimpses of from time to time. You'll be reborn in your fullest capacity, the person your team needs to steer them confi dently and profi tably into the future while helping each member maximize their personal potential. The Surfer's Journey is nothing less than life changing. Heed the ten lessons of he'e nalu. Th is is one call to adventure you don't want to ignore!"" --Dave Lakhani, CEO, Bold Approach, Inc., Journeyer, Creator, Partner, Father, Mentor, and now, Blissful Surfer! Author of PERSUASION: THE ART OF GETTING WHAT YOU WANT and POWER OF AN HOUR ""The Surfer's Journey will transport you to a time and place far away, and at the same time put you in touch with your own here and now! Buckle up for a mythical trip of self-discovery and learn essential lessons of leadership that you can put into practice today."" --Nancy Stanford Blair, Professor Emerita, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Author of MINDFUL LEADERSHIP, LEADING COHERENTLY and YOUR LIFE IS YOUR MESSAGE

James MacGregor Burns (1978) states that leadership is one of the most researched, and least understood, topics there is in the world. For decades, I have combed through the research and theory books, and I have never found an approach that provides an exciting and accurate approach to learning leadership -- until now. While there are many books on leadership, The Surfer's Journey is a potentially powerful instructional tool that should be read by all students of leadership. Dale Carnegie wrote that, 'People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.' This book is a great example of how learning does not have to be a chore, but can be fun and engaging. In this book, Dr. Kennedy affords the readers a leadership adventure that is well worth the journey. -- Peter M. Jonas, PhD, Professor, Cardinal Stritch University; Senior Partner, Capacity Unlimited; author of LAUGHING AND LISTENING: AN ALTERNATIVE TO SHUT UP AND LISTEN and SECRETS OF CONNECTING LEADERSHIP WITH HUMOR From the moment his feet hit the sand until waves finally rushed over his surfboard, I was immersed in The Surfer's Journey. The book is enthralling as well as enlightening, leading the novice to become the expert, with surfing as the metaphor for leadership. These are ten principles to live by! --Prof. Pamella A. Seay, JD, LLM, Florida Gulf Coast University If you own or manage a business, if you are in charge of people, you owe it to them and yourself to go on The Surfer's Journey. Dr. Kennedy will lead you on a heroic journey from where you are now -- to the leader you know is inside you, the one you catch glimpses of from time to time. You'll be reborn in your fullest capacity, the person your team needs to steer them confi dently and profi tably into the future while helping each member maximize their personal potential. The Surfer's Journey is nothing less than life changing. Heed the ten lessons of he'e nalu. Th is is one call to adventure you don't want to ignore! --Dave Lakhani, CEO, Bold Approach, Inc., Journeyer, Creator, Partner, Father, Mentor, and now, Blissful Surfer! Author of PERSUASION: THE ART OF GETTING WHAT YOU WANT and POWER OF AN HOUR The Surfer's Journey will transport you to a time and place far away, and at the same time put you in touch with your own here and now! Buckle up for a mythical trip of self-discovery and learn essential lessons of leadership that you can put into practice today. --Nancy Stanford Blair, Professor Emerita, Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Author of MINDFUL LEADERSHIP, LEADING COHERENTLY and YOUR LIFE IS YOUR MESSAGE

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Dr. Don Kennedy is a respected authority in the research and teaching of leadership and motivation. He is a family and urgent care physician, author, professional speaker, business consultant, adjunct medical and college professor, and has surfed for over sixty years. The author is a diplomat of the American College of Family Medicine, holds a PhD in Leadership, Masters in Business Administration, and is a member of the American Association for Physician Leadership and National Speakers Association. He has spoken for companies including Young Life, Rotary International, The American Association for Physician Leadership, and is involved with Narcotics Anonymous. Dr. Kennedy created and practices motivational medicine and teaches leadership and health and wellness through The Surfer's Journey seminars, private client mentoring and coaching, and university-based courses. Other books include the internationally published 5 A.M. & Already Behind with forward by bestselling author Michael Gerber and Your Smoking Bahbit: 7 Steps to Stop Smoking Now. Raised in poverty as the son of a professional bull rider and single waitress, Dr. Kennedy's surfer's journey is a remarkable testimonial to the willpower of personal vision and survival. He has been married for over thirty years, is the father of four, grandfather of three, and is the founder and CEO of The Surfer's Journey, LLC and co-founder of the Mind, Body and Soul Surfing Club. He still surfs!

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