As a business leader i found its takeaways right on target. Whether youre leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to becoming the leader you were meant. Right after i read the book, i called todd and expressed my gratitude to him for writing such an amazing work on leadership and life. A parable for finding the heart of leadership by todd g.
When i read it quickly and when i do a lot of underlining and highlighting. Description todd gongwer speaks briefly on the heart behind what lead. Urban meyer steve rocker, one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in kentuckys history, is about to enter into the most. Part 1 of 3 todd gongwer, author of the popular leadership book, lead. Discover the answer to the most important question in leade. The book will draw you in from chapter one and leave you emotionally moved at the end. Lead for gods sake is the story of an ambitious high school basketball coach whose team is really underachieving and he cant figure out why. Urban meyer ohio state football coach on leadership and lead.
Lead for gods sake book giveaway christian faith at work. Todd gongwer coach g is the coach of my aau team and when he asked me to play for him this summer i decided to ready his book and get a feel for what his messgae was. Be a leader for god s sake from values to behaviors. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read lead. The introduction of this book, written as a parable similar to patrick lencionis books, is written by urban meyer the coach of the national champion ohio state football team.
Steve rocker, one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in kentuckys history, is about to enter into the most difficult season of his career. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the lead for gods sake a parable for finding the heart of leadership, you will able to. The impact of his message has been featured in numerous publications such as espn the magazine,, and. The coach referring to his players and the ceo speaking about his workers. Thats why, at kardia transformation group our unique development experiences always work from the inside out, helping you build your culture on a foundation of leadership excellence that lasts. Catch phrases worth remembering coach rocker continues to challenge his team to lead for gods sake only to realize it is he who needs to learn how to lead for gods. Since that first publication, i have transferred to the school of leadership studies at regent university and have shifted the focus of my teaching to training leaders in all types of organizations rather than just training leaders in business. Todd gongwer takes the reader on an inspirational fiction about where to find the heart of leadership. Nov 29, 2011 in just two evenings at home, i finished the book. This book is a parable of a coach of a high school basketball team. From the ceo, the coach, the store manager, it doesnt matter, there are.
If you are looking for a unique and inspiring book on leadership which instead of drawing on the usual role models of our day, focuses on the best role model ever for servant leadership, jesus christ, then you will love todd gongwer s book, lead for god s sake lead for god s sake. If youve ever asked yourself why you do what you do, or wondered what your purpose is in life, this book is for you. I highly recommend reading lead for god s sake and you will not be disappointed. Lead for gods sake free pdf applied statistics for public and nonprofit administration pdf, todd gongwer lead for gods sake. The lives of an intenselydriven basketball coach, an ultrasuccessful ceo, and an. When the emts found me, there was a needle in my arm. Lead for god sake is a book of profound life lessons. This is a book i could not put down until i finished it. This book is about a coach of a high school basketball team and a ceo of a fortune 500 hundred company finding themselves in the same boat. Todd gongwer todd gongwer author of leadfor gods sake.
Through this wonderfully written story, gongwer lays the foundation for what a leader should be and how to express their leadership properly. Lead for godsake is a book of profound life lessons. Whether youre leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to becoming the leader you were meant to be. This was actually a very good read because i know the author personally. For god s sake excessive passion and competitiveness whether in sports or in business has extreme negative consequences. Todd speaks, teaches, and coaches on the subject of leadership throughout the nation. My new focus on training organizational leaders, in america. Relationships have always, and will continue to lie at the very heart of everything we do around the message of leadfor gods. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the lead for gods sake a parable for finding the heart of leadership, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. Whatever you do, finish the book as many of the dangling story lines converge into an intriguing surprise ending. John beckett, chairman, the beckett companies, author, loving mondays. In a world that is so full of darkness, this book is a powerful light. Lead for gods sake is a great little book that was given to me by keith tyler.
A captivating story that will help you find your purpose and leadership in life. Catch phrases worth remembering coach rocker continues to challenge his team to lead for gods sake only to realize it is he who needs to learn how to lead for gods sake. The lives of an intenselydriven basketball coach, an ultrasuccessful ceo, and an unassuming janitor all intersect in this captivating parable about leadership, relationships, and the pursuit of success. Gongwer lead for gods sake is a great little book that was given to me by keith tyler. Lead for gods sake is simply required reading for all men, woman, and young adults who aspire to find purpose and life and more importantly, who seek to make a difference in this world. Whether youre leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to becoming the leader you were.
Todd gongwer writes with honesty and depth about a very important theme. He felt his team had no heart and tried to punish them into developing the mental toughness he was looking for. An unforgettable story packed with profound truths, lead. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. For gods sake excessive passion and competitiveness whether in sports or in business has extreme negative consequences. I take very seriously the opportunity to hear from, and respond to you personally. Whether youre leading in business, sports, or simply in your own family, this inspiring story will guide you toward the firstand most importantstep in becoming the leader you were meant to be. From the ceo, the coach, the store manager, it doesnt matter, there are principles in this book that will help every leader to get ahead of the game and excel as a leader. He ended his basketball playing days at the university of charleston as their second all time leading scorer. Be a leader for gods sake i be a leader for gods sake from values to behaviors a revision of the 1997 edition of be a manager for gods sake. Keith is the head of the west virginia fellowship of christian athletes.
When advice from a ceo friend of his fails to produce any. I have read over 100 leadership books, biographies of leaders and howto leadership books. Urban meyer steve rocker, one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in kentuckys history, is about to enter into the most difficult season of his career. Since that first publication, i have transferred to the school of leadership studies at regent university and have shifted the focus of my teaching to training leaders. Lead for gods sake a parable for finding the heart of. Lead for gods sake a parable for finding the heart of leadership. If youve ever asked yourself why you do what you do or wondered what your purpose is in life, this book is for you. Steve rocker, one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in kentuckys history, is about to enter into the. Feb 06, 2014 here is a great leadership book for everyone. A national bestseller, authentic happiness launched the revolutionary new science of positive psychologyand sparked a coasttocoast debate on the nature of real happiness. Todd gongwer coach g is the coach of my aau team and when he asked me to. I highly recommend reading lead for gods sake and you will not be disappointed. Oct 24, 2011 urban meyer shares from the heart about the powerful impact lead.
How can we motivate the people to work harder for them and show leadership. Aug 07, 2014 whatever you do, finish the book as many of the dangling story lines converge into an intriguing surprise ending. If youve ever asked yourself why you do what you do, or w. The introduction of this book, written as a parable similar to. Ken blanchard new york times best selling author the one minute manager leadfor gods sake. This fictional audiobook, paints the picture vividly while also causing one to evaluate their purpose and what is really important in life.
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