Fifteen centuries ago, a young monk named Benedict founded the basic monastic system of the Christian world -- a spiritual & economic organization that thrives to this very day. In his concise work, now known as The Rule,Ó Benedict laid out his leadership secrets & managerial insights. Outlining practices & strategies for organizational discipline, leadership style, sources of innovation, & managerial ethics, it provided the first complete management system of the Western world. This book presents Benedict's principles in a fresh & original way that is applicable to any manager or organization today. Unlike other management philosophies that quickly become pass}, here is a model of management that stands the test of time. Illustrations.