At Powerline and Diamond Hill: Unexpected Intersections of Life and Work
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (869 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1931038740 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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A wonderful and insightful book Janna An enjoyable read! I especially loved how the author was able to insightfully take a look inside herself and the events that shaped her. It was interesting to see how her Mennonite upbringing shaped her and later what she learned about leadership. She passes on a lot of wisdom to the reader.
Showalter, Vice-President-Programs, Fetzer Institute. As Kim Phipps, President, Messiah College, puts it, "Offering truth-filled candor and grace-filled insight, Snyder has written an engaging memoir that will speak to any individual's personal exploration and embrace of the vocational journey." How does a Mennonite farm girl, whose "closed" Oregon community prescribed a limited role for women and distrusted education, end up a university president? Journey with Lee Snyder as as she explores the surprising and unexpected paths that opened her doors to education and leadership. Longman, Professor of Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University, celebrates that "Snyder was a pioneer for many of us as one of the first female chief academic officers. Meanwhile Ann Hostetler, Editor, A Cappella: Mennonite Voices in Poetry, believes that Snyder's "beautifully written book shows how true leadership arises from the humble ingredients of everyday life met with courage, faith, and imagination." And Karen A. Here she combines her artistry with words and a lifetime of experiences.". "As pro