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 | Maxwell, John C. | The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You is a 1998 book written by John C. Maxwell and published by Thomas Nelson. It is one of several books by Maxwell on the subject of leadership. It is the book for which he is best-known. | Books ⋅ Leadership | |
 | Webster, William H. | All managers, whether brand new to their positions or well-established in the organizational hierarchy, can use a little "brushing up" now and then. The skills-based Briefcase Books series is filled with ideas and strategies to help managers become more capable, efficient, effective, and valuable to their organizations. | Books ⋅ Leadership | |
 | Schultze, Quentin J. | Communication expert and popular speaker Quentin Schultze offers a practical, accessible, and inspiring guide to public speaking, showing readers how to serve their audiences with faith, skill, and virtue. This thoroughly rewritten and expanded four-color edition has been tested and revised with input from Christian undergraduates and contains new chapters… | Leadership ⋅ Communication | |
 | Fadling, Alan | What does grace-paced leadership look like? Spiritual mentor. Pastor. Executive director. Parent. Professor. Spouse. We have many roles and relationships. And in the midst of all we do, we're tempted to frantically take control of situations in hopes of making good things happen. Alan Fadling, author of An Unhurried Life… | Leadership ⋅ Disciplines & Spiritual Formation | |
 | Fairbanks, E. LeBron | Gunter… | A local pastor. A long-standing member of not-for-profit board. A former president of a university. These three authors share their wisdom and experiences from decades of board leadership. With specific areas of expertise, they bring 3 distinctive voices and perspectives to the 12 essential principles every leader needs to develop… | Leadership | |
 | Robinson, Haddon W. | This bestselling text by Haddon Robinson, considered by many to be the "teacher of preachers," has sold over 300,000 copies and is a contemporary classic in the field. It offers students, pastors, and Bible teachers expert guidance in the development and delivery of expository sermons. | Leadership ⋅ Church Leadership | |
 | Collins, James C. | Identifying 18 "visionary" companies, the authors set out to determine what's special about them and to provide a blueprint for prosperity. Includes hundreds of examples showing what makes the truly exceptional firms different from the everyday ones. | Leadership | |
 | Becker, Palmer | Palmer Becker helps pastors organize their ministry and multiply their effectiveness. This detailed how-to manual explains how to recruit, train, and supervise a team of small-group leaders for ministry in the church. In this model, a minister becomes pastor to the pastors, offering care and support to the group leaders… | Leadership | |
 | Stanley, Andy | Whether you speak from the pulpit, podium, or the front of a classroom, you don’t need much more than blank stares and faraway looks to tell you you’re not connecting. Take heart before your audience takes leave! You can convey your message in the powerful, life-changing way it deserves to… | Communication | |
 | Stoesz, Edgar | A guide for board members of nonprofit organizations. | Leadership | |
 | Crider, Caleb | Satisfaction at work is often hindered by stressful, frustrating relationships. Why do I struggle getting along with him? What can I do to resolve my strained relationship with her?
Conflict at work is frustrating and stressful, and makes us unproductive and unhappy. Instead of focusing on our work, our mental energy… | Leadership | |
 | Swindoll, Charles R. | When Nehemiah confronted the task of rebuilding Jerusalem's wall, he was heartbroken by the damage he saw and nearly overwhelmed by the task that lay before him. Yet through the application of timeless leadership principles, Nehemiah completed this nearly impossible project, and laid a pattern for success which is just… | Leadership | |
 | Murray, David | How do sermons work? How does a preacher get from the basic nuts and bolts of a few Bible verses to the delivery of a full sermon? That's the question David Murray answers in this instructive and immensely practical book. He demonstrates that behind the thirty to forty-five minutes we… | Leadership ⋅ Church Leadership | |
 | Osborne, Larry | Leading well is not so much about the task of leadership as it is about the heart of leadership. It is about producing disciples. In Lead Like a Shepherd, pastor, author, and leadership consultant Larry Osborne digs deeply into a leadership paradigm built upon the biblical concept found in 1 Peter 5:2 that… | Leadership | |
 | Strauch, Alexander | This book provides leaders and teachers a clear understanding of what the Bible teaches about love. This understanding is essential to you as an individual leader and to the church as a whole. It will --Significantly improve your relational skills --Enhance your effectiveness in ministry --Diminish senseless conflict and division… | Leadership ⋅ Church Leadership | |
 | Sacks, Rabbi Jonathan | Was Noah a leader of his generation? Why does Abraham's mission begin with an abandonment of all he knows? What made Joseph into the powerful ruler of Egypt? Who were the great female leaders of the Israelite people? And how does Moses turn a tribe of slaves into a kingdom… | Leadership | |
 | Stanley, Andy | Your vision is the lifeblood of your organization. It should be coursing through the minds and hearts of those you lead, focusing their creativity and galvanizing their efforts. Together, you and your team will strive to make your vision a reality. But in order for that to happen, you've got… | Leadership | |
 | Swenson, Richard A. | Margin is the space that once existed between ourselves and our limits. Today we use margin just to get by. This book is for anyone who yearns for relief from the pressure of overload. Reevaluate your priorities, determine the value of rest and simplicity in your life, and see where… | Leadership | |
 | Bercot, David | Although many books have been written about preaching and teaching, most of them are addressed to seminary-trained pastors. They're not aimed at the churches that don't use professionally schooled ministers. That's what is different about this book. The New Testament Christians had no seminaries, but raised up effective preachers and… | Communication | |
 | Keller, Timothy | Most Christians—including pastors—struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian gospel to change people’s lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to-earth sermons and talks that help people understand themselves, encounter Jesus, and apply the Bible to their lives. In this… | Church Leadership | |
 | Covey, Stephen R. | How do we as individuals and organizations survive and thrive amid tremendous change? Why are efforts to improve falling so short in real results despite the millions of dollars in time capital, and human effort being spent on them? How do we unleash the creativity, talent, and energy within ourselves… | Leadership | |
 | Davis, Ken | Ken Davis is an effective communicator. Thankfully, he has harnessed that ability to communicate and created a framework for communication that applies to everyone who desires to become more effective at public speaking. Using examples, counter-examples, and the S.C.O.R.R.E. preparation method, Davis provides a blunt contrast to typical speaking. | Communication | |
 | Greenleaf, Robert K. | This highly influential book is filled with prophetic essays on what Greenleaf coined "autocratic leadership" with a holistic approach. | Leadership | |
 | Enlow, Ralph E. | What did Jesus really mean when he said, "Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, the servant of all" (Mark 9:35)?
Servant leadership is commended by popular leadership writers and scholars. However, much of the practical, theoretical, and even theological commentary on servant leadership doesn't do the… | Leadership | |
 | Jennings, Ken and Stahl-Wert, John | This second book in the acclaimed Ken Blanchard series is both a practical guide for effective leadership and an examination of five powerful actions that can transform a team, a business, and a community. | Leadership | |
 | Sanders, J. Oswald | With over one million copies sold, Spiritual Leadership has established itself as a true classic. It presents key principles from Scripture about what makes a good leader - in ministry or any other realm. Those who want to lead with God's blessing, cannot ignore this book. | Leadership | |
 | Patrick Lencioni | A singularly relevant application of organizational leadership to the home and family
In this unique and groundbreaking book, business consultant and New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni sets his sights on the most important organization in our lives—the family.
As a husband and as the father of four young boys, Lencioni… | Books ⋅ Christian Living ⋅ Leadership ⋅ Family | |
 | Covey, Stephen R. | One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for 30 years. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents - in short, millions of people of all ages and occupations. | Leadership | |
 | Lencioni, Patrick | "Organizational health will one day surpass all other disciplines in business as the greatest opportunity for improvement and competitive advantage."
This is the promise of The Advantage, Patrick Lencioni's bold manifesto about the most unexploited opportunity in modern business. In his immensely readable and accessible style, Lencioni makes the case that there is… | Leadership | |
 | Walsh, John | Whether speaking in front of a small gathering or a large congregation, public speaking may strike fear into the heart of even the bravest person. Plagued by stuttering and resultant problems in school, Walsh still found himself called to be a preacher. "The Art of Storytelling" encourages and teaches anyone… | Leadership ⋅ Communication | |
 | Horstman, Mark | The Effective Manager, Second Edition, is an accessible, concise, and practical guide for managers looking for concrete guidance about what to say to their direct reports to get the best results possible form their teams. In the book, you'll find hands-on, data-driven advice that will improve your relationships with your… | Leadership | |
 | Lencioni, Patrick | In keeping with the parable style, Lencioni ("The Five Temptations of a CEO") begins by telling the fable of woman who, as CEO of a struggling Silicon Valley firm, took control of a dysfunctional executive committee and helped its members succeed as a team. Story time over, Lencioni offers explicit… | Leadership | |
 | Drucker, Peter F. | The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Nonprofit Organization presents a proven self-assessment tool for all nonprofit leaders. In answering simple questions about the mission, strategic vision, central values, and long-term plan, you'll uncover key insights that lead to more effective leadership and a greater organizational… | Leadership | |
 | Nelson, Tom | Pastoral leadership is in crisis. It's not just that many pastors feel overwhelmed; many have lost their way. With the risk of burnout at an all-time high, what pastors need is not just a new leadership strategy but a new framework ofr ministry - one that will help them move… | Leadership ⋅ Church Leadership | |
 | As a woman leading a life of influence, you may find yourself without sufficient clarity or equipping for the challenges you face. For many, the role of wife of a leader is one thrust upon, rather than chosen. For others, it is a responsibility embraced but no less complicated to… | Christian Living ⋅ Leadership ⋅ Women | ||
 | Clinton, J. Robert | In The Making of a Leader, Dr. Robert Clinton identifies the patterns God uses to develop a leader. By studying the lives of hundreds of historical, biblical, and contemporary leaders, Dr. Clinton has identified six stages of leadership development, and he establishes checkpoints to discover where you are in the… | Clearance ⋅ Leadership | |
 | Have you experienced business meetings as frustrating, inefficient, stressful or even boring? Draw from the ancient wisdom of the Bible and the Holy Spirit living within to run life-giving meetings that embody Christian values, prioritize people, and lead to great decisions. Disrupt old meeting habits and transform your company culture… | Leadership | ||
 | Leman, Dr. Kevin and Pentak… | What do you want from your employees? Loyalty? Excellence?
If it's greatness you want, it's greatness you must give. Written as a heartwarming contemporary parable, this book points you beyond worn-out fads and flavor-of-the-month management techniques to the strategies that will make you a truly outstanding leader. | Leadership | |
 | Finzel, Hans | "The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make" starts by explaining the bad habits many people have observed in leaders and have perhaps fallen into themselves. Finzel offers ideas for changes in leadership styles in the interest of creating a more dynamic work environment. | Leadership | |
 | Gordon, T. David | T. David Gordon has identified a problem, one that affects us all and needs fixing. Our preaching is just not communicating properly anymore. Fortunately, Gordon not only explains the causes of this failure but also shows us how to make things better. | Leadership |