ARE YOU A FORWARD LEADER?
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Forward: 7 Distinguishing Marks for Future Leaders takes seven unique characteristics that every leader must apply to their own life and ministry. These seven distinguishing marks for future leaders include: 1) Forward Truth, 2) Cross-Generational, 3) Futuristic Thinker, 4) Culturally Sensitive, 5) Growing Teachability, 6) Compelled by Compassion, and 7) Driven by Something More.

In Forward, SBC President and Pastor Ronnie Floyd is calling for a different kind of leader to rise up for the future. Floyd urges current leaders to begin now in developing future leaders for the work of ministry.

A number of times, Floyd states that the challenge before leaders today and in the future is that our world is so filled with various groups and tribes who identify with one another around an idea or cause; they have forgotten they are a part of something bigger (page 2). Floyd calls Forward leaders to rise beyond their own desires to be a part of something greater than themselves, something they cannot achieve on their own.

Although this resource is concise and to the point, it is packed with tools and examples of how to be forward leaders in todays world and the future world. With forward actions at the end of each chapter, Forward calls each leader to act immediately and start leading people forward. Forward is a call, process, direction, and change.

So, what are you waiting for? Are you going to be a forward leader and lead people to a better future?

This book was c/o B&H Publishing. All opinions are my own.
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Steve Chandler drives home the keys to becoming a great leader in a way that is easy to understand and implement.  This should be required reading for anyone in a leadership role.  David Otis Author of "Walk Fast, Talk Loud and Smile."
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A Passion for Leadership is an excellent primer for those who wish to lead, particularly those in public service. I highly recommend it. Like learning at the knee of an elder statesman.
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Usually when people tell us what makes for great leadership, they're usually only aiming at those in positions of power to begin with or those aiming for a corner office.

Lisa's book is different - right from the start. Its central premise that anyone is capable of great leadership regardless of whom and from where they lead is a refreshing change. The real-life examples of real and successful leadership regardless of 'rank' that she provides are proof that any time someone says "It's up to me" they start on the road to being true leader and building better teams and organisations.

Read this book! Why? Because the world needs more of these people and Lisa's book will help you become one.
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The book offers very good advice for leaders that are looking to steer a group, a department or a corporation in a direction that will bring about change, but the leader that uses these concepts must be completely committed to seeing the offered advice through; no half-hearted attempts equaling marginal results.
The advice offered, the concepts presented, are large and will require leadership, not management; there is a difference and I believe that a true leader will succeed where managers will falter.  Leaders are willing to submit to guiding in a humble manner and managers tend to just give direction.  True success will be achieved by true leaders!
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In this how to guide to leadership and self improvement,  it gives you scenarios to act upon to help. 5 stars pick it up.
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This is a great read with great information.  Whether you are leading teams or just trying to relate better to the people you interact with daily, this book can be utilized.
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You may see a little (or a lot) of yourself in Tim Wilkies tale of Ruby and Byron and their journey to discover the secret to leadership success. Sometimes we don't like the feedback we receive about our leadership style, however the path to improvement requires an open mind and a preparedness to try new ideas  just ask Ruby.

Tim cleverly weaves, lessons, tools and strategies throughout his leadership tale and takes you on a compelling learning experience which includes a riddle, a secret code, a formula, a tool kit, an oath and a card deck.  Tim has also included some thought provoking questions which will challenge the your thinking and encourage you to act.
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Dan skillfully and accurately details out his 10 Essential Elements to developing leadership, with outstanding reflection questions and action steps that will put you on the road to growing the leader within.

Are you hungry to grow your own leadership?

Are you looking for a straightforward way to get started?

I would recommend The Leadership Mandate as the place to start.
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Leading from within delivers a realist account of leadership. This is an excellent resource to leaders from all background. In reading this book the principal criteria included content on how to gain insight on barriers that may be holding one back from being your best self. I would highly recommend this book.
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Monroe shows you how there is nothing wrong with desiring to be a leader, but we must desire to be a leader for the right reasons. Christ does not mind us being leaders, for He made us to be the head and not the tail. As Christians, we are to set a standard and we are to lead out front through our way of living. Through biblical principles, Myles helps us to discover the leadership that is within each of us.
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I've never been great fan of leadership books because I felt they always tried putting leadership as something that can be achieved with "techniques".
On the other hand, I feel Havard puts it straight forward... it's matter of a way of being, a way of living virtues. I'd really recommend the book to anybody that wants to improve as a person and would like others to follow him/her along that road.
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I manage a high-growth business.  As any business scales, a leader is challenged with managing his/her duties from the past along with moving the company toward the future.  This book helped me determine how I can push some of my old duties to my capable employees, while I focus my time and energy on where I want the company to go.
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We all have the privilege to lead, yet many never take the effort to move forward. This book gives many principles will all can use to find our level of influence and begin making a positive difference today.
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A book that will keep you honest and challenged, no matter you phase or level of leadership. One of the hard questions raised: "Am I a self-serving leader or a serving leader?" If you need the fundamentals -- or if you think you may have forgotten the fundamentals -- get, read, and discuss this book for the remaining months of the year and grow as you learn how to S.E.R.V.E.
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We are all faced with some sort of adversity in different seasons of our life, and the question is, do we get back up when we have been knocked down and persevere forward...Lewis Howes is an excellent example of getting back up when he was knocked down as shared in his book, "The School of Greatness." He persevered through his struggles and obstacles and became stronger through them.  He does a great job of sharing the insight he gained from other leaders who have created great success through overcoming their own adversities.  If you are looking for a great book that demonstrates leadership, courage, and a game plan to move you forward in the next step of your journey, this is one with many golden nuggets to apply in your life journey. Your dreams and goals are possible. Thanks Lewis, for your inspiration!
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In classic parabolic style, in this follow-up book Ken Blanchard provides fresh insight into the adage:  He who would lead well, leads himself first!  PICK UP THIS BOOK AND READ IT!  You will be thanking the leader within you.