Power and Influence

Chiku Malunga is the first and leading indigenous wisdom-based organization development writer. He holds a doctorate degree in development studies from the University of South Africa. He is currently the director of CADECO (Capacity Development Consultants), an organization that promotes African-centered organizational improvement models.

[T]his book vividly highlights the cognitive relevance of African cultural heritages, of which proverbs and folktales are important segments. This well-researched, cogently argued, timely, and intelligently organized book provides important insights into African cultural heritages that are very riveting and prescient and logically and seamlessly flows from one theme to the next, making this a pleasurable reading experience. Hence, the author has made the sometimes complex cultural and sociopolitical entanglement of African folktales accessible to both scholars and lay readers. . . .Malunga’s text would be an excellent resource for anyone concerned with or currently engaged in multicultural self-development. The tone of the message is challenging, engaging, and uplifting, as it provides tips and hope for multiculturalists who may be weary of the continual struggle over the cognitive value of African oral literature.

• ForewordPrefaceChapter 1: The Emerging Age of WisdomChapter 2: PurposeChapter 3: ConcentrationChapter 4: Turning Vision to WorkChapter 5: Building Mental PowerChapter 6: Growing One’s Money TreeChapter 7: Time ManagementChapter 8: ‘Self’ in Self-developmentChapter 9: InfluenceChapter 10: Self-Development and LeadershipChapter 11: ConclusionAppendix 1: Power and Influence ProverbsAppendix 2: Personal Development Self Assessment ToolAppendix 3: Self-development InterventionsBibliographyIndexAbout the Author