Across many bestselling books, author and teacher Linda Kohanov has explored “the way from the horse,” an experiential wisdom gained by learning the nonpredatory power of horses. In The Five Roles of a Professional Herder, she adapts these horse-inspired insights into useful equipment for developing collaborative management and managing modification. Over a large number of years, Kohanov writes, “get good at herders” of nomadic herding civilizations developed a multifaceted, socially smart form of command about Five Jobs of a Master Herder combining the five tasks of Dominant, Head, Sentinel, Nurturer?/?Friend, and Predator. The fluid interplay of these tasks allowed interspecies areas to move across vast scenery, coping with predators and changing climates, safeguarding and nurturing the herd while keeping massive, gregarious, often intense animals together-without the benefit of fences and with very little reliance on restraints. She contains an innovative assessment tool that may help you determine which jobs you currently overemphasize and which functions you might be ignoring-or even actively staying away from. Through this effective, at times surprising and moving publication, Kohanov will highlight how to understand, cultivate, and make use of all five jobs in the modern tribes of your workplace, family members, and other cultural organizations. Quotes: “A forward thinking and practical nature-based approach to leadership-and lifestyle. This book isn’t just for commercial executives. Parents, educators, community organizers, film directors, and especially politicians would all benefit from learning these skills.” -William Shatner, acting professional, director, and writer of Leonard and Up Till Today “Linda Kohanov presents an interesting model for human organizations modified from those found among pets. This beautifully written book is an essential addition to the books on self-actualization, management, and natural horsemanship.” -Rick Lamb, PhD, author of Human being to Horseman