Download or read book Leadership Lessons from the Life of David written by Eturuvie Erebor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the life of King David of Israel, from a leadership perspective. David was the second king of Israel, and doubtless one of the greatest leaders in the Bible. In studying David's life, the author has discovered that he was by no means a perfect leader. But despite his flaws, David remains a leader worthy of emulation. In writing this book, the author has listed the good and not so good leadership lessons eminent in David's life. His is a story that will inspire all.

Download or read book From Shepherd to Ruler Leadership Lessons Inspired by David written by Vinnie Venturella and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David is one of the most perfect characters on which to do a study of leadership. We can learn a lot from David’s life. We can learn what to do and what not to do. I think both are important. No one is perfect and learning those tough lessons on someone else’s behalf is as important as learning the more positive ones. David was God’s anointed. He started as a shepherd and through God’s leadership, he became a ruler of a nation and a shepherd over His people. David did not set out to be Israel’s king. He did not set out to ‘be a leader.’ He was thrust into circumstances not of his making. He went through his own crucible time and time again. Through each experience he put more tools in his toolbox so to speak. Although not perfect by any measure, his zeal for God and faith in God became the standard that all future kings of Israel would be measured against. We can learn a lot from current and prior leaders, regardless of where we find them. Like the cook making a stew, you choose which ingredients and how much to use, and learn what works and what doesn’t work for you along the way as you perfect your recipe.

Download or read book After God s Own Heart written by Michael Walker and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective leadership is always a critical need in the church. Current and aspiring church leaders need models to emulate, and no source of leadership models can surpass the Bible. The Word of God presents us with numerous examples of great leaders, especially in the Old Testament, and one of the greatest of these is David, the second and greatest king of Israel. In this short, plainspoken book, Dr. Michael C. Walker examines nine episodes from David's life and draws from them powerful leadership lessons that are just as relevant in our times today as they were 3000 years ago. In these nine brief chapters, Dr. Michael shows us David at his very best and his very worst, from his triumph as a youth over a literal "giant" of a challenge, to his most colossal and egregious failure as a middle-aged king -- and everything in between. What emerges is an inspiring picture of a man of great strengths -- and great weaknesses -- but who also possessed a passionate heart for God. Learn from the life of David how to be a better leader and a person After God's Own Heart.

Download or read book Faith and Politics written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Who s Got Your Back written by Eddie Estep and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fast-paced change presents new challenges for leaders. Examine the leadership lessons you can learn from David's relationships with friends, family, and foes.

Download or read book Who s by Your Side written by Eddie Estep and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: King David is called 'a man after God's own heart, ' but he is far from perfect. The combination of his humanness and the earnest way he seeks after God is what makes him such a good, biblical example of leadership. In Who's By Your Side, the author who brought us Who's Got Your Back delves into several more characters who appear in David's life story. Spoiler alert: The leadership lessons we glean from these stories can often come from these periphery characters rather than from David himself. Each chapter contains components that make Who's By our Side versatile enough for group or individual study: Scripture references for personal reading and a short story summary with ancillary endnote informationLeadership lessons and tipsQuestions for leadership developmentExcerpt from the book of Psalms

Download or read book Challenging Goliath written by Larry Hughes and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging Goliath: Leadership Lessons from the Life of King David explores six important leadership truths drawn from the experiences of one of the most widely known figures in the Bible. Whether you supervise others or simply want to make more meaningful contributions to the team you serve, Hughes's LEADER framework will challenge you to put these lessons to work.Larry Hughes has been engaged in the study and practice of leadership for nearly forty years. From his earliest experiences as a West Point cadet, Hughes has sought to understand how to more effectively lead and contribute to teams. His journey has included service as a US Army officer and in senior leadership roles in both corporate America and the not-for-profit community. He has also taught leadership, organizational behavior, and business strategy at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Hughes wrote this book to serve others by sharing the wisdom that can only come from a life of setbacks and successes. Along with sharing the stories of King David, Hughes tells the stories of his (and other leaders') work experiences; together, these accounts give readers the lessons they need to contribute to their teams more effectively. No matter your faith, Challenging Goliath will be a valuable addition to your leadership tool kit.

Download or read book The Heart of an Executive written by Richard Davis Phillips and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "The Heart of An Executive, Richard D. Phillips presents David, one of the most well-known figures in the Bible, as a model readers can emulate to become more effective business leaders. According to Phillips, the story of David's life -- from his humble origins as a shepherd, to his slaying of the giant Goliath, to his crowning as the king of all Israel -- is emblematic of the trials and triumphs that mark many careers in business.Like any other executive's, David's career had its stages: preparation, rise, achievement, and finally, the passing of the torch. But what set David apart, what made him the most beloved king in Israelite history, was his vision, for both himself and his people, that grew out of his faith in God. David placed God's wishes and laws before his own personal ambitions, and he inspired a similar dedication in his followers. He was the kind of leader who could, despite many challenges and setbacks, remain true to his God and his people' inspiring them to achieve theimpossible. This is precisely the kind of leader today's world needs today. No matter the size of the company, the clear and relevant lessons in "The Heart of An Executive" will enable executives to see their own challenges, recognize frustrations, realize dreams, and rekindle the fires of their weary hearts.

Download or read book Five Smooth Stones written by Marc Brisebois and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INCREASE your authority INFLUENCE God's way David picked up five smooth stones before meeting with Goliath. Countless teachings amplify the drama of that fateful day, yet it is not necessarily his greatest accomplishment. While it stands out clearly among the host of significant conquests, one victory 'does not a dynasty create'. David lived a life filled with wisdom as well as acts of courage. David's wisdom is the foundation of this book, particularly five gems of exceptional truth and understanding. Extracted from the sentiment of his own heartache and trials are true riches. These are five treasures so profound that they established the golden age of Israel, revered and celebrated to this day. David defines for us a model of leadership that goes far beyond the classic posturing found in contemporary business literature. As economic systems reel under the force of turbulent times and uncertain financial storms, there has never been a greater need of true leadership. Governments and corporations alike have begun to feel that need. The example of David holds a key. His life reveals an insight into the world around us, along with people in it, that is a sure recipe for genuine influence.

Download or read book Leadership Is Language written by L. David Marquet and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wall Street Journal Bestseller From the acclaimed author of Turn the Ship Around!, former US Navy Captain David Marquet, comes a radical new playbook for empowering your team to make better decisions and take greater ownership. You might imagine that an effective leader is someone who makes quick, intelligent decisions, gives inspiring speeches, and issues clear orders to their team so they can execute a plan to achieve your organization's goals. Unfortunately, David Marquet argues, that's an outdated model of leadership that just doesn't work anymore. As a leader in today's networked, information-dense business climate, you don't have full visibility into your organization or the ground reality of your operating environment. In order to harness the eyes, ears, and minds of your people, you need to foster a climate of collaborative experimentation that encourages people to speak up when they notice problems and work together to identify and test solutions. Too many leaders fall in love with the sound of their own voice, and wind up dictating plans and digging in their heels when problems begin to emerge. Even when you want to be a more collaborative leader, you can undermine your own efforts by defaulting to command-and-control language we've inherited from the industrial era. It's time to ditch the industrial age playbook of leadership. In Leadership is Language, you'll learn how choosing your words can dramatically improve decision-making and execution on your team. Marquet outlines six plays for all leaders, anchored in how you use language: • Control the clock, don't obey the clock: Pre-plan decision points and give your people the tools they need to hit pause on a plan of action if they notice something wrong. • Collaborate, don't coerce: As the leader, you should be the last one to offer your opinion. Rather than locking your team into binary responses ("Is this a good plan?"), allow them to answer on a scale ("How confident are you about this plan?") • Commit, don't comply: Rather than expect your team to comply with specific directions, explain your overall goals, and get their commitment to achieving it one piece at a time. • Complete, not continue: If every day feels like a repetition of the last, you're doing something wrong. Articulate concrete plans with a start and end date to align your team. • Improve, don't prove: Ask your people to improve on plans and processes, rather than prove that they can meet fixed goals or deadlines. You'll face fewer cut corners and better long-term results. • Connect, don't conform: Flatten hierarchies in your organization and connect with your people to encourage them to contribute to decision-making. In his last book, Turn the Ship Around!, Marquet told the incredible story of abandoning command-and-control leadership on his submarine and empowering his crew to turn the worst performing submarine to the best performer in the fleet. Now, with Leadership is Language he gives businesspeople the tools they need to achieve such transformational leadership in their organizations.

Download or read book Developing a Champion s Heart written by Brian Rezendes and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2016-12-09 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What if there was more to being a Christian than attending church and being nice? What if you were born to shape history? To do more than go to heaven when you die but to also bring heaven to earth while you're alive? What if your life was designed by God for a purpose that would affect the destiny of individuals, families, cities, and even nations? Could your life have such an impact?" In Developing A Champion's Heart, you will discover the preparation necessary for one that God uses to shape history. Drawing key lessons from the life of David, this book examines the vital role of leadership and God's process in making ordinary people, just like us, into champions.

Download or read book King David written by Tom Houston and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Called to Lead written by John MacArthur and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2010-09-05 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a true leader? Is leadership a title? Authority? Charisma? Whatever gets the best results? Today more than ever, Christians need a model of leadership that is based on God’s Word, that brings God glory. In Called to Lead, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher John MacArthur explains the characteristics of a leader drawn from one of the Bible’s most renowned leaders, the apostle Paul. Focusing on Paul’s letters to the church, Called to Lead shows you the twenty-six key qualities of a leader who can achieve results without forfeiting faith and obedience, qualities such as: Trustworthiness Discipline Christlikeness Sincerity Decisiveness Called to Lead presents a compelling, biblically sound explanation of the leadership God established when Jesus called and commissioned the apostles . . . and when God called you to lead.

Download or read book Thirty Virtues That Build a Man A Conversational Guide for Mentoring Any Man written by Vince Miller and published by Outreach, Incorporated (DBA Equip Press). This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men are a strategic force for change in the world, but they have an enemy, and it's not what you think. It's apathy. It is the appeal of inaction that lies within every man's heart. When we build better men, we build better homes, marriages, workplaces, and churches. When one man gets better, everyone gets better. So let's build better men. Each of the thirty easy-to- use lesson guides includes the B.U.I.L.D. process and is perfect for men of all ages to use in private reflection or mentoring conversations with other men.  Begin with the goal.  Unpack your thoughts.  Inform through the Bible.  Land on action steps.  Do one action for one week. This book is a plan--a method and a process that results in spiritual payoff.

Download or read book Heart First Lasting Leader Lessons from a Year That Changed Everything written by David Grossman and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than three decades, award-winning leadership and communication expert David Grossman has helped scores of leaders become great leader communicators who drive impressive results for their organizations. Naturally, the global pandemic and mounting racial unrest of 2020 handed leaders one of their biggest challenges yet, with a level of social and economic tumult not seen in more than a century.Despite the upheaval, many leaders rose to the occasion, and often by drawing not just from experience and wise counsel, but from being human as they led - what Grossman calls Heart First leadership. In Heart First, Grossman explores the many aspects of being more authentic in leadership and how that can profoundly inspire a team and move them to achieve remarkable things, especially in times of change or crisis.Heart First also features interviews with CEOs and guest columns from senior leaders inside a variety of organizations, each of whom share extraordinarily candid insights and unique lessons learned from a year that changed everything.

Download or read book Leadership Lessons of David written by Denard Ash and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David's life proves that it is possible to achieve victory despite the odds. From his initial battle with Goliath to his eventual reign as King of Israel, David's story and life provide numerous lessons on overcoming failures, setbacks, and disappointments to fulfill your mission to become all you were create to be. This book presents lessons 1-12 of the Leadership Lessons of David series.

Download or read book Turn the Ship Around written by L. David Marquet and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-05-16 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “One of the 12 best business books of all time…. Timeless principles of empowering leadership.” – USA Today "The best how-to manual anywhere for managers on delegating, training, and driving flawless execution.” —FORTUNE Since Turn the Ship Around! was published in 2013, hundreds of thousands of readers have been inspired by former Navy captain David Marquet’s true story. Many have applied his insights to their own organizations, creating workplaces where everyone takes responsibility for his or her actions, where followers grow to become leaders, and where happier teams drive dramatically better results. Marquet was a Naval Academy graduate and an experienced officer when selected for submarine command. Trained to give orders in the traditional model of “know all–tell all” leadership, he faced a new wrinkle when he was shifted to the Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine. Facing the high-stress environment of a sub where there’s little margin for error, he was determined to reverse the trends he found on the Santa Fe: poor morale, poor performance, and the worst retention rate in the fleet. Almost immediately, Marquet ran into trouble when he unknowingly gave an impossible order, and his crew tried to follow it anyway. When he asked why, the answer was: “Because you told me to.” Marquet realized that while he had been trained for a different submarine, his crew had been trained to do what they were told—a deadly combination. That’s when Marquet flipped the leadership model on its head and pushed for leadership at every level. Turn the Ship Around! reveals how the Santa Fe skyrocketed from worst to first in the fleet by challenging the U.S. Navy’s traditional leader-follower approach. Struggling against his own instincts to take control, he instead achieved the vastly more powerful model of giving control to his subordinates, and creating leaders. Before long, each member of Marquet’s crew became a leader and assumed responsibility for everything he did, from clerical tasks to crucial combat decisions. The crew became completely engaged, contributing their full intellectual capacity every day. The Santa Fe set records for performance, morale, and retention. And over the next decade, a highly disproportionate number of the officers of the Santa Fe were selected to become submarine commanders. Whether you need a major change of course or just a tweak of the rudder, you can apply Marquet’s methods to turn your own ship around.