Leadership...Biblically Speaking: The Power of Principle-Based Leadership - Hardcover

Cottrell, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0965878813 ISBN 13: 9780965878814

Publisher: Cornerstone Leadership Inst, 1998

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Book by Cottrell, David

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About the Author

David Cottrell has devoted more than 25 years to mastering the craft of leadership and sharing his skills with thousands of managers in corporations of all sizes. As president and CEO of CornerStone Leadership Institute, David is a nationally known speaker and consultant. He is also a frequent columnist for several national and international publications. His newest effort, Leadership . . . Biblically Speaking combines two of his passions, successful leadership and Christian living. He is also the author of Birdies, Pars, and Bogies: Leadership Lessons from the Links.

From the Back Cover

A fantastic investment in fore effective leadership! Fred Roach, The Leadership Center, Baylor Health Care System. Books on leadership are rarely designed to connect the secular world with Christian principles. Cottrell's Leadership . . . Biblically Speaking does precisely that. This is a book that all pastors, business leaders, teachers and leaders from all walks of influence can study to learn how the principles of biblical leadership apply in all areas of work. I heartily recommend it. Hal Habecker, Senior Pastor, Dallas Bible Church. A great handbook for principled leadership[/ An inspirational resource for rejuvenating your spirit and rekindling your enthusiasm! It will make you a better leader, parent, counselor, spouse, and person! Ed Foreman, Executive Development Systems, Inc.

David Cottrell's Leadership . . . Biblically Speaking presents solid principles that are world proven, biblically based, character driven, and results oriented. Johnny Koons, Vice President of Advancement, Dallas Theological Seminary What an outstanding leadership training resource! It showed me how to witness in a way that does not scare off non-believers. This book takes the Sunday morning message into the Monday morning staff meeting. Well done! Mark Layton, President and CEO, Daisytek International. This is a wonderful book! It shows you exactly how to be a more effective leader and to get better results in every area of you personal and business life. Brian Tracy, Author, Maximum Achievement. Jesus said, Let your light shine.' David Cottrell's light is shining through his most recent book, Leadership . . . Biblically Speaking. This book has shown me how to allow God's light to shine through me. Read this book and give it to everyone you work with. Mark Shackelford, President and CEO, The Kettle Restaurants.

From the Inside Flap

Leadership . . . Biblically Speaking is an inspiring blueprint for successful leadership at work, school and home. Drawing on his experience as a successful leader in two Fortune 100 companies, author David Cottrell illustrates how to execute Christian principles to be an effective leader in the secular world.

Conflicts that arise in the workplace are often at odds with Christian ethics. Even strong, courageous Christians are continually faced with difficult decisions. In the introduction the author admits that he was a Jacuzzi Christian, a Christian who stood up for Christ only when it was warm, soothing, massaging, comfortable and without risk. By the world's standards I was successful, yet my life was empty. I was standing at the top of the corporate ladder with the cross hidden in my pocket when I discovered that my ladder was propped against the wrong building, Cottrell says. This book provides practical direction on how you can get your cross out of your pocket and become a positive witness for Christ seven days every week.

Leadership . . . Biblically Speaking searches the Bible to discover answers to questions facing many Christian leaders today: What does the Bible identify as uncompromising principles for successful leadership? How can you be successful in the secular world while being a consistent witness for Christ? How can you use your talents at work to make a positive difference for Christ?

This powerful book is an instructional guide that interweaves practical suggestions with biblical direction. Regardless of our title or the profession we have chosen, we are all leaders responsible for others seeing Christ in us by our actions. Cottrell states. This book shows you exactly how to incorporate the responsibilities of a personal Christian mission with a successful professional life without apology, compromise, or sacrificing you Christian values and beliefs.

Presented in an accessibly written, concise format, Leadership . . . Biblically identifies twelve essential principles that lead to sustained leadership success and cites scriptural text and examples supporting each principle. This book also includes testimonials by successful business leaders in a variety of professions as well as insights gleaned form Cottrell's personal pilgrimage as an executive with Xerox and Federal Express.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cornerstone Leadership Inst
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0965878813
• ISBN 13: 9780965878814
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224