Intentional Leadership

Praise for this book... "Very helpful book for new or seasoned leaders. I had the privilege of reading the manuscript before it was published and plan on referring to the content again as a helpful and encouraging reference." "I like leaders who can laugh at themselves and are willing to admit their own mistakes. "Intentional Leadership" was an encouragement to me and I'm grateful for the heart and the message it communicates." "An excellent resource for anyone in leadership, but I found it particularly helpful to me as I serve in pastoral ministry." Leadership is not easy. Anyone who has served in a role of leadership for any length of time can testify to that. But what is the difference between a good leader and a poor leader? How can you become the kind of leader others love to work with? What's the difference between a "leader" and a "boss"? This book will help you discover ways that you can lead with intentionality and joy. You'll glean from the leadership lessons of John Stange, a pastor, professor and organizational leader with several decades of service under his belt. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... What is the difference between influence and positional leadership? How can you unleash creativity and personal investment from your team? Why is emotional drain one of the most difficult aspects of leadership and how can you avoid it? Why is it dangerous to try to find your sense of personal identity in your role of leadership? How do taking action and gaining respect go hand in hand? Why do good leaders mentor others? How teachable are you and how will this impact your ability to lead? How can you learn to overcome the trap of unrealistic expectations? What is the best trick to utilize to help you overcome your fear of public speaking? How can you avoid "being a failure" even if you fail? What can you do to improve your personal finances and how will this impact your ability to lead? How can you lead your organization through seasons of change without causing a revolt? How can you motivate your team and help them truly feel appreciated? And much, much more .