The Camino Way

In this leadership journey unlike any other, Victor Prince shares the lessons he learned while on his pilgrimage and guides readers on their own Camino de Santiago. Business coach and former COO Victor Prince began his 500-mile trek on the Camino de Santiago as one person--driven, work-focused, and highly competitive--and he finished it a completely different one--more balanced, caring, and present in the moment. As he made his way on foot through rugged countryside and medieval towns, the life-altering journey allowed him to reflect, test his will, and join a community of strangers on a shared mission. As Prince did while on his journey, you will discover the seven essential leadership lessons inspired by the values emblazoned on the back of every pilgrim's passport, including: - Treat each day as its own adventure- Make others feel welcome- Learn from those who've walked before- Consider your impact on those who follow Each year hundreds of thousands trek across this 500-mile leadership journey like no other. Within these pages, learn the life-changing principles they are discovering!

Victor Prince is a leadership consultant and speaker. He previously served as COO of the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and strategy consultant with Bain & Company. He holds an MBA in Finance from Wharton.

Contents

INTRODUCTION xv

PART I: Meeting the Camino

CHAPTER 1: The History of the Camino de Santiago 5

CHAPTER 2: The Spirit of the Camino 15

PART II: Learning from the Camino

CHAPTER 3: Welcome Each Day, Its Pleasures and Its Challenges 23

CHAPTER 4: Make Others Feel Welcome 37

CHAPTER 5: Live in the Moment 51

CHAPTER 6: Share 65

CHAPTER 7: Feel the Spirit of Those Who Have Come Before You 79

CHAPTER 8: Appreciate Those Who Walk with You Today 93

CHAPTER 9: Imagine Those Who Will Follow You 107

PART III: Applying Lessons from the Camino

CHAPTER 10: The Post-Camino Impact 123

CHAPTER 11: Think About Yourself Differently 127

CHAPTER 12: Think About Others Differently 139

CHAPTER 13: Act Differently 149

PART IV: Sharing the Camino

CHAPTER 14: Find Your Own Camino 163

EPILOGUE 169

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: What to Know If You Want to Walk the Camino 171

APPENDIX B: The Camino Today 177

SOURCES 179

NOTES 181

INDEX 185