Top 5 - Business and Leadership Resources
Tentmaking by Patrick Lai
This
book describes the ins and outs of business overseas as a means of
service. Those who are unfamiliar with the world of tentmaking will
find valuable information to introduce them to the concept. Designed to
be a manual, Tentmaking is more than just an overview of questions and
issues. This work will also serve as an in–depth reference guide for
tentmakers in the 21st century.
The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development by Dr. J. Robert Clinton
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 process. (Review by
“Ingram” at Amazon.com)
Developing the Leader within You by John C. Maxwell
John
Maxwell examines the differences between leadership styles, outlines
principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others. These
principles can be used in any organization to foster integrity and
self–discipline and bring a positive change. Developing the Leader
Within You also allows readers to examine how to be effective in the
highest calling of leadership by understanding the five characteristics
that set “leader managers” apart from “run–of–the–mill managers.” In
this John Maxwell classic, he shows readers how to develop the vision,
value, influence, and motivation required of successful leaders. (Book
description from Amazon.com.)
The Ascent of a Leader: How Ordinary Relationships Develop Extraordinary Character and Influence by Bill Thrall
Though
“character” is a current buzzword in leadership circles, most books on
the subject address only the “what” and the “why” of character. This
book takes a deep and engaging look at the “how” of character
development. The Ascent of A Leader guides leaders in all sectors
through a conscious, proactive, of important relationships that enable
character to win out despite setbacks, adversity and temptations.
History’s most admired leaders were people of character. Though many
try to attain these leaders’ greatness by developing their skills or
mimicking their personal traits, it can’t be done—because character is
not what you do, it’s who you are. The Ascent of a Leader demonstrates
why character must be included in the definition of a “successful”
leader. Character leverages the competencies and protects the legacy of
the leader.
Servant Leadership for Slow Learners by J. David Lundy
“If
you are like me in your leadership experiences, you have learned the
hard way. I have been a slow learner…when it comes to servant
leadership.” In Servant Leadership for Slow Learners, David Lundy seeks
to explain something of the paradox of the servant leader.
Distinguishing between authoritative and authoritarian leadership,
Lundy shows how Christians are to exhibit leadership skills consistent
with the model Jesus left us. The servant leader must be ‘accessible,
approachable, vulnerable… available to mentor, discipline and model the
Christian life.’ If you are a leader (or an aspiring leader) wondering
how to lead as a servant of others, then this book is for you.