Lance Secretan

Lance H.K. Secretan was born (1939) in Amersham, United Kingdom. Secretan is perhaps best known for his pioneering work in leadership theory and how to inspire teams.

From 1967 to 1980 Secretan was the Managing Director of Manpower Limited, based in the UK, part of the global Manpower Inc.. (NYSE: MAN)

From 1980 to 1985, Secretan taught leadership at MacMaster and then York Universities in Canada.

Since 1985, Secretan has worked as an author, independent management consultant, and coach and keynote speaker.

Secretan holds a M.A. (magna cum laude) 1977 from the University of Southern California and he earned a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics in 1980.

Publications

Books by Lance Secretan

Secretan, Lance, "ONE: The Art and Practice of Conscious Leadership", The Secretan Center, (2006) ISBN 0-9733115-5-X

Secretan, Lance, "Inspire! What Great Leaders Do", John Wiley, (2004) ISBN 0-471-64882-5

Secretan, Lance, "Spirit@Work: Bringing Spirit and Values to Work", The Secretan Center, (2002), ISBN 0-9694561-3-1

Secretan, Lance, "Inspirational Leadership: Destiny, Cause and Calling", The Secretan Center, (1999), ISBN 0-9694561-9-0

Secretan, Lance, "Reclaiming Higher Ground: Creating Organizations that Inspire the Soul", The Secretan Center, (1996), ISBN 0070579199

Secretan, Lance, "Living the Moment: A Sacred Journey," The Secretan Center, (1993), ISBN 0-9733115-4-1

Secretan, Lance, "The Way of the Tiger: Gentle Wisdom for Turbulent Times", The Secretan Center, 1989, ISBN 0-9694561-0-7

Secretan, Lance, T"he Masterclass: Modern Fables for Working and Living", Stoddart, 1988, ISBN 0-7737-5197-1

Secretan, Lance, "Managerial Moxie: The 8 Proven Steps to Empowering Employees and Supercharging Your Company", Prima, 1993, ISBN 1-55958-159-X

Secretan, Lance, "How to be an Effective Secretary", Pan Books, ISBN 9780330029292

Other Publications

Secretan, Lance “Love and Truth (The Business Case)", Worthwhile Magazine, Sept-Oct, 2005

Williamson, Marianne, "Imagine: What America Could be in the 21st Century", Rodale, (Lance Secretan contr.) 2000, ISBN 1-57954-302-2

Online Articles

* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2131 “Spirit At Work -- Inspirational Teaching”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, May 21, 2001, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2120 “Spirit At Work -- Secrets To Making Amazing Profits: Part Two”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, May 07, 2001, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2112 “Spirit At Work -- Secrets To Making Amazing Profits: Part One”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, April 16, 2001, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2097 “Spirit At Work -- Declaring Tactile Territory”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, March 19, 2001, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2089 “Spirit At Work -- Meditation's Many Rewards”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, March 05, 2001, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2084 “Spirit At Work -- The Conscious Leader”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, February 12, 1001, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2071 “Spirit At Work -- The Wake-Up Call”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, January 15, 2001, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2057 “Spirit At Work -- Are You Really Listening?”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, December 11, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2046 “Spirit At Work -- The 'L' Word”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, November 20, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2039 “Spirit At Work -- Hope vs Cynicism”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, November 6, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2026 “Spirit At Work -- A Curve to the Soul”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, October 16, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2019 “Spirit At Work -- Wiring The Souls Of The World”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, October 02, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2011 “Spirit At Work -- No Wallflowers At The Top”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, September 18,2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=2002 “Spirit At Work -- Follow Your Calling”] by Lance Secretan, “Industry Week”, September 4, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1994 “Spirit At Work -- Learning Fuels The Soul”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, August 21, 2000, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1983 “Spirit At Work -- Honey or Vinegar?”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, July 17, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1971 “Spirit At Work -- Integration, Not Balance”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, June 12, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006
* [http://www.industryweek.com/ReadArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1960 “Spirit At Work -- Customer Connections”] by Lance Secretan, “IndustryWeek”, May 15, 2000, retrieved July 25, 2006

External Links & Further Reading

Articles About Lance Secretan

* [http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m4070/is_2002_May/ai_86651552 “Healing the corporate soul”] by George Taninecz, “Chief Executive, The”, May 05, 2002, retrieved July 25, 2006

Awards

2003 - Secretan was awarded the [http://nma1.us/breaktime/2004-04/index.shtml Wilbur M. McFeely Award] Recipients are individuals who have made outstanding contributions to leadership and management development, gaining national and international recognition for their books, articles, lectures, and other similar contributions.

1999 - Secretan received the [http://www.caringinstitute.org/programs.html The International Caring Award] from [http://www.caringinstitute.org/CaringAwards.taf?function=detail&id=120 The Caring Institute]

Secretan Center - Links of Interest

[http://www.secretan.com The Secretan Center official Site]

[http://www.secretan.com/blog Secretan's Online Blog]

[http://www.secretan.com/writing_articles.php Online articles written by Lance Secretan]