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In The Long Arc of Leadership, James E.H. Mayer draws on more than four decades of service overseas, guiding people and organizations across cultures and continents. From his early years working in Korea to senior roles in Asia and Africa, Mayer discovered that effective leadership is never about command-it is about listening, empathy, and the quiet strength of persistence. This book weaves together memoir and leadership guide. It traces Mayer's journey through moments of cultural challenge, organizational change, and personal discovery, while highlighting six enduring traits that shaped his approach: Walk Slowly - showing presence, patience, and respect in every setting. Listen Deeply - hearing not only the words but the heart behind them. Lead Lightly - guiding with humility and balance rather than dominance. Trust Wisely - building relationships that can endure difficulty and distance. Hope Fiercely - sustaining vision when the path forward is not yet clear. Love Always - leading with compassion that transcends roles and titles. Each section combines vivid stories with practical "Leadership Takeaways" and a "Practice Guide" to help readers translate lessons into their own lives. Rather than presenting abstract theories, Mayer offers grounded, lived experience: how to lead across cultural boundaries, how to find resilience in the face of setbacks, and how to build trust that outlasts individual assignments. For Peace Corps alumni, development professionals, and anyone who has worked across cultures, The Long Arc of Leadership offers resonant stories of service and partnership. For business leaders, educators, and community organizers, it provides practical frameworks for building trust, cultivating empathy, and leaving a legacy not only of achievement but of presence. Ultimately, this is a book about memory as much as leadership. Mayer argues that the measure of leadership is not found in titles held or programs launched, but in what others remember: the character you showed, the trust you earned, and the hope you left behind. Spanning 45 years of service and reflection, The Long Arc of Leadership reminds us that leadership is not a sprint. It is a long arc, bending toward service, trust, and love. And in walking it well, we make it possible for others to continue the journey.

About the Author :
James E. H. Mayer has spent over five decades in public service- spanning continents and crises-walking the long arc of leadership with purpose, humility, and resolve. He has held leadership positions within the Peace Corps and USAID across Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and Eastern Europe, working with diverse communities and complex development and diplomatic challenges. As the final Peace Corps Country Director for Korea, Mayer oversaw one of the agency's most culturally impactful programs, shaping enduring ties between the United States and the Republic of Korea. He later served as Country Director in number of Peace Corps Countries, and held leadership roles in USAID missions in Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Pacific. In every assignment-from rural African field teams to crisis response efforts in the Pacific-he exhibited a leadership style grounded in patience, listening, and respectful collaboration. Mayer is a graduate of Pepperdine University. He has received numerous awards, including the Civilian Honor Award from the Republic of Korea, the Golden Heart Award from the Philippines, the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International, and the USAID Innovation Award. His legacy includes mentoring dozens of emerging leaders, directing some of the largest Peace Corps operations worldwide, and advancing reforms that improved program delivery and staff development.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798999439505
  • Publisher: PRAXIS Legacy Press
  • Publisher Imprint: PRAXIS Legacy Press
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 200
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 326 gr
  • ISBN-10: 899943950X
  • Publisher Date: 31 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
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  • Spine Width: 12 mm
  • Width: 152 mm


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