Leadership Lessons, by Ralph Hawkins and Richard Leslie Parrott is a case study about the failure of King Saul. The authors raise need at the beginning of their book by providing a biblical rationale for studying a failed leader. Colin Powell reveals the test of leadership failure: “The day soldiers stop bringing you their problemsContinue reading “LEADERSHIP LESSONS – Ralph Hawkins and Richard Leslie Parrott”
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ESSENTIALISM: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown (2014)
In the late 80’s I read Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. That was a profound experience as Covey revealed areas of weakness that needed to be excavated in my life. A similar thing happened as I poured over the pages of Essentialism by Greg McKeown. McKeown sets forth his basic proposal at the beginning ofContinue reading “ESSENTIALISM: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown (2014)”
Center Church – Tim Keller (2012)
I have been reading books about the church for almost thirty years now. Most of the best material is being churned out by Mark Dever and the boys at 9Marks. Tim Keller’s, Center Church is a welcome guest in the growing list of books on ecclesiology. Keller sets out to communicate one central message whichContinue reading “Center Church – Tim Keller (2012)”
TURNING ADVERSITY INTO OPPORTUNITY – James Kouzes and Barry Posner (2014)
James Kouzes and Barry Posner have been offering help to leaders for years now. Their seminal works, The Leadership Challenge, Credibility, and the Truth About Leadership have helped me immensely as I grow personally and pastorally as a leader. Indeed, thousands of leaders have gained great insight from the works of Kouzes and Posner. TheContinue reading “TURNING ADVERSITY INTO OPPORTUNITY – James Kouzes and Barry Posner (2014)”
THE NEW THE NEW REAGAN REVOLUTION – Michael Reagan (2010)
Michael Reagan has captured the essence of President Reagan’s values, fiscal policy, and tough-minded leadership in his book, The New Reagan Revolution. The sub-title should jolt any thinking American – “How Ronald Reagan’s Principles Can Restore America’s Greatness.” Clearly, we have drifted far from President Reagan’s vision for America. The city of the hill that heContinue reading “THE NEW THE NEW REAGAN REVOLUTION – Michael Reagan (2010)”
WHEN CHARACTER WAS KING – Peggy Noonan (2001)
A number of years ago, I began devouring books about my favorite president. When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan emerges as one of the most thoughtful and inspiring books about the former president. Noonan paints a compelling portrait of President Reagan; a portrait that is an exceedingly human portrayal of a man who fearedContinue reading “WHEN CHARACTER WAS KING – Peggy Noonan (2001)”
REAGAN ON LEADERSHIP – James M. Strock (1998)
He is man who inspired the United States of America after four years of economic disaster in the Carter administration. He is the man who called out a Communist leader as he stood before the Brandenburg Gate in Germany. He is the man who is largely responsible for the demise of the former Soviet Union.Continue reading “REAGAN ON LEADERSHIP – James M. Strock (1998)”
Personal Productivity Unleashed With God-Centered Resolve
It’s been almost twenty-five years since I first read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Since then, many of the principles that Covey explores have been a part of the fabric of my life. A few years back, I had the opportunity to read David Allen’s best selling book, Getting Things Done.Continue reading “Personal Productivity Unleashed With God-Centered Resolve”
REDEFINING LEADERSHIP – Joseph Stowell (2014)
Leaders understand the true nature of the task before them. But true leadership must be redefined, according to Joseph Stowell. His newest book, Redefining Leadership seeks to draw leaders to a “character driven leadership experience that will produce maximum outcomes.” Stowell presents two distinctly different kinds of leaders: Outcome leaders and character-driven leaders. The former are referredContinue reading “REDEFINING LEADERSHIP – Joseph Stowell (2014)”
CHURCH ELDERS – Jeramie Rinne (2014)
Everything rises or falls with leadership. In the local church, this kind of leadership begins with pastor/elders. As such, I believe that the fruitfulness of our churches is dependent upon men who exert strong, humble, and God-centered leadership. Godly leadership is informed by at least four critical assumptions: It must be anchored to the Bible. ItContinue reading “CHURCH ELDERS – Jeramie Rinne (2014)”
Veritas et Lux 