Leadership essentials : shaping vision, multiplying influence, defining character / Greg Ogden and Daniel Meyer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ogden, Greg.

Contributor:

Meyer, Daniel, 1959-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Leadership.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (176 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Connect, [2007]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Maybe you've shied away from leadership because you don't know what it will involve, or you feel too unsure of your own abilities. But your leadership is needed! Designed to work well on your own, with a partner or with a group, this twelve-session workbook is the essential preparation tool for those who would be led and shaped by Christ to lead others with strength and wisdom.

Contents:

Introduction: The art of multiplying influence

The character of a leader

Holy : developing a vision of Christlike character

Habits : cultivating spiritual disciplines to sustain our leadership

Humble : keeping watch over our souls

The posture of a leader

Kneeling : embracing servant love as our primary model

Teaming : building teams to accomplish our corporate mission

Stewarding : stewarding our gifts, passions and personality

The vision of a leader

The compelling Christ : loving passionately the compelling Christ

Embracing the kingdom : engaging people in mission

Helping others see : lifting people out of lethargy and inertia

The shaping of a leader

Taming temptation : facing the dangers of money, sex and power

Conquering criticism : handling criticism with humility and fortitude

Defeating discouragement : addressing disappointment, frustration, anger and depression.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780830876129

083087612X

OCLC:

908075052