Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership: How to Become an Effective Leader by Confronting Potential Failures

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The Christian world has been rocked by the number of prominent leaders, in both church and parachurch organizations, who have been compromised by moral, ethical, and theological failures. This pace-setting volume addresses this alarming problem and offers Christian leaders valuable guidance in dealing with the inherent risks of their work.
Using biblical and current examples, the authors describe the characteristics of five types of leaders and the problems that are most likely to develop if their particular dysfunctions develop unrestrained. McIntosh and Rima offer a series of steps for leaders to consider so they can take control of their dark side and learn to harness its creative powers. This edition includes a new introduction, updated information throughout, a self-assessment tool, and other additional material. Includes endorsements from John Maxwell, Leighton Ford, Leith Anderson, and Rob Angel.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Baker Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2007
Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0801068355
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0801068355
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #156,638 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #81 in Christian Church Administration (Books) #121 in Christian Leadership (Books) #126 in Religious Leadership (Books)
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Customers find the book insightful and helpful, particularly appreciating how it sensitizes readers to the urgency for self-examination and provides useful tools and exercises for personal reflection. Moreover, they consider it a great leadership resource that addresses issues faced by leaders, with one customer noting its applicability to ministry leadership. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer mentioning they will refer to it often. However, the personality analysis receives mixed reactions from customers.