Description
Book SynopsisBased on his extensive experience as coach and mentor to many thousands of Christian leaders across a broad spectrum of ministry settings, Reggie McNeal helps spiritual leaders understand that they will self-select into or out of greatness. In this important book, McNeal shows how great spiritual leaders are committed consciously and intentionally to seven spiritual disciplines, habits of heart and mind that shape both their character and competence:
The discipline of self-awarenessthe single most important body of information a leader possesses
The discipline of self-managementhandling difficult emotions, expectations, temptations, mental vibrancy, and physical well-being
The discipline of self-developmenta life-long commitment to learning and growing and building on one''s strengths
The discipline of missionenjoying the permissions of maintaining the sense of God''s purpose for your life and leadersh
Trade Review
"This is a compelling and practical book that will help develop great spiritual leaders to meet the challenges of leadership as the church seeks to bring the gospel to a changed world."
–Insights magazine (Sept. 2008)
Table of Contents
About Leadership Network ix
Foreword by Ken Blanchard xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction Needed: Great Spiritual Leaders 1
1. The Discipline of Self-Awareness 9
2. The Discipline of Self-Management 35
3. The Discipline of Self-Development 61
4. The Discipline of Mission 81
5. The Discipline of Decision Making 99
6. The Discipline of Belonging 121
7. The Discipline of Aloneness 143
Conclusion Choosing Greatness 161
Notes 163
About the Author 165
Index 167
