Lance H.K. Secretan (born in

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, United Kingdom) is a British-Canadian author of business books, best known for his work in

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theory and how to

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teams. A former child actor, from 1967 to 1980, Secretan was the

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of Manpower Limited, the British subsidiary of Manpower Inc. Between 1980 and 1985, he taught leadership at McMaster and then

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in Canada and since 1985, he has worked as an author, independent management consultant, and coach and

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Education

Secretan holds a M.A. (

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) from the

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, which he received in 1977, and he earned a PhD in International Relations from the

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in 1980.

Publications

Books

*''The Bellwether Effect: Stop Following. Start Inspiring'', The Secretan Center Inc, (2018) *''Peak Performers'', The Secretan Center Inc, (2018) *''A Love Story: An Intensely Personal Memoir'', The Secretan Center Inc, (2015) *''The Spark, The Flame and The Torch'', The Secretan Center Inc, (2010) *''ONE: The Art and Practice of Conscious Leadership'', The Secretan Center Inc, (2006) *''Inspire! What Great Leaders Do'', John Wiley, (2004) *''Spirit@Work: Bringing Spirit and Values to Work'', The Secretan Center Inc., (2002), *''Inspirational Leadership: Destiny, Cause and Calling'', The Secretan Center Inc., (1999), *''Reclaiming Higher Ground: Creating Organizations that Inspire the Soul'', The Secretan Center Inc., (1996), *''Living the Moment: A Sacred Journey,'' The Secretan Center Inc., (1993), *''The Way of the Tiger: Gentle Wisdom for Turbulent Times'', The Secretan Center Inc., (1989), *''The Masterclass: Modern Fables for Working and Living'', Stoddart, (1988), *''Managerial Moxie: The 8 Proven Steps to Empowering Employees and Supercharging Your Company'', Prima, (1993), *''How to be an Effective Secretary'', Pan Books,

Audio discs

*''A Love Story: An Intensely Personal Memoir'' *''ONE: The Art and Practice of Conscious Leadership – An Intensive 7-Day Audio Retreat'' *''Inspire What Great Leaders Do'' *''Reclaiming Higher Ground'' *''Inspirational Leadership'' *''The Keys to the Castle'' *''The New Story of Leadership'' *''Values Centered Leadership'' *''Living the Moment CD'' *''The Calling Meditation''

Other publications

*''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,

References

External links

{{DEFAULTSORT:Secretan, Lance 1939 births English motivational speakers English motivational writers English self-help writers English spiritual writers Living people University of Southern California alumni Alumni of the London School of Economics People from Amersham