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"The Camino has spawned a multitude of books and blogs. Victor Prince has taken a novel approach. He has gathered reflections from a cross section of pilgrims and distilled this wisdom to provide lessons in leadership."
--John Brierley, author of A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino de Santiago and other bestselling travel books "In
The Camino Way, Victor shares lessons from an extraordinary experience that can help other leaders in their everyday work. I strongly recommend it."
--Robert J. Herbold, Chief Operating Officer (retired), Microsoft Corporation "A thousand-year-old hiking trail across Spain is a uniquely interesting setting for a book on leadership. It's a great read with valuable lessons for anyone looking to become a better leader, professionally and personally."
--Ethan Bernstein, Assistant Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Harvard Business School "I'll probably never walk the Camino, but I feel like I did after reading this book. What a fresh take on leadership! I highly recommend it."
--David K. Lenhardt, former President and CEO, PetSmart, Inc. "Prince draws you in with the opportunity to walk the Camino vicariously with him--all the experiences and none of the blisters. This entertaining book is a combination of a travel guide and an invaluable set of lessons for success in life at home and at work."
--Dan Tangherlini, former Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration "As leaders we need to ensure we never forget about the people we rely on, our teams, our employees, our family, friends . . . our village.
The Camino Way reminds us we are all on different journeys and every relationship matters."
--Lisa M. Buckingham, Chief Human Resources Officer of Lincoln Financial Group
List of contents
Contents
INTRODUCTION xv
PART I: Meeting the Camino
CHAPTER 1: The History of the Camino de Santiago 5
CHAPTER 2: The Spirit of the Camino 15
PART II: Learning from the Camino
CHAPTER 3: Welcome Each Day, Its Pleasures and Its Challenges 23
CHAPTER 4: Make Others Feel Welcome 37
CHAPTER 5: Live in the Moment 51
CHAPTER 6: Share 65
CHAPTER 7: Feel the Spirit of Those Who Have Come Before You 79
CHAPTER 8: Appreciate Those Who Walk with You Today 93
CHAPTER 9: Imagine Those Who Will Follow You 107
PART III: Applying Lessons from the Camino
CHAPTER 10: The Post-Camino Impact 123
CHAPTER 11: Think About Yourself Differently 127
CHAPTER 12: Think About Others Differently 139
CHAPTER 13: Act Differently 149
PART IV: Sharing the Camino
CHAPTER 14: Find Your Own Camino 163
EPILOGUE 169
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: What to Know If You Want to Walk the Camino 171
APPENDIX B: The Camino Today 177
SOURCES 179
NOTES 181
INDEX 185
About the author
Victor Prince is a leadership consultant and speaker. He previously served as COO of the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and strategy consultant with Bain Company. He holds an MBA in Finance from Wharton.
Summary
In this leadership journey unlike any other, Victor Prince shares the lessons he learned while on his pilgrimage and guides readers on their own Camino de Santiago.Business coach and former COO Victor Prince began his 500-mile trek on the Camino de Santiago as one person--driven, work-focused, and highly competitive--and he finished it a completely different one--more balanced, caring, and present in the moment. As he made his way on foot through rugged countryside and medieval towns, the life-altering journey allowed him to reflect, test his will, and join a community of strangers on a shared mission.
As Prince did while on his journey, you will discover the seven essential leadership lessons inspired by the values emblazoned on the back of every pilgrim’s passport, including:
- Treat each day as its own adventure
- Make others feel welcome
- Learn from those who’ve walked before
- Consider your impact on those who follow
Each year hundreds of thousands trek across this 500-mile leadership journey like no other. Within these pages, learn the life-changing principles they are discovering!
