Lessons Learned on the Way Down: A Perspective on Christian Leadership in a Secular World - Softcover

Brown, Bernie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1462403506 ISBN 13: 9781462403509

Publisher: InspiringVoices, 2012

Synopsis

Telling stories from his long career as a distinguished health care executive and educator, Bernie Brown shows how he put Christian leadership to work in the secular world. "Bernie Brown's Lessons Learned on the Way Down made me laugh and remember". -Hon. Roy Barnes, governor of the state of Georgia, 1999-2003 "I found myself identifying, laughing, and agreeing with the life lessons shared". -James "Micky" Blackwell, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Corporation (Ret) "Lessons Learned on the Way Down can help you live up to your leadership potential". -Dr. Nelson Price, national board chairman of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 1995-2005 "He shares insights gained in a career of seeking to lead the Christian way". -Neely Young, editor-in-chief of Georgia Trend Magazine "He sought to empower his frontline employees by "leading from the bottom". -Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson, Miss America, 1988 " offers insight, a lot of soul searching, plenty of encouragement, and personal growth". - Larry Sanders, chairman of the American College of Healthcare Executives, 2003-04

About this title

About the Author

BERNIE BROWN retired as the CEO of one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the country. As a "refiree", he volunteers, writes, teaches, speaks, consults, and mentors. He is a Christian and active in his church. Bernie and Snookie, his wife of fifty years, have three children and six grandchildren.

Review

"Bernie Brown knows what it means to Lead Like Jesus. Telling stories from his 30+ year career as a distinguished health care executive and educator, Bernie shows how he put Christian leadership to work in the secular world. These highly readable collections will touch your heart and help you bridge the gap between your career path and your faith journey." --Ken Blanchard, Coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Cofounder of Lead Like Jesus

"Bernie Brown's Lessons Learned On the Way Down made me laugh and remember. I laughed because I was there for some of the same events. I remembered because I was often a recipient of his teachings as I watched him put his faith into action. Bernie has always been a keen observer of the lessons of life." --Honorable Roy Barnes, Governor, State of Georgia 1999-2003

"Lessons Learned on The Way Down can help you live up to your leadership potential. These lessons come from the refining fires of the long and productive career of one who practiced what he herein professes. Reading it will prove to be an exercise in personal development." --Dr. Nelson Price, Pastor Emeritus, Roswell Street Baptist Church, and National Board Chairman, Fellowship of Christian Athletes 1999-2005

Edition details

• Publisher: InspiringVoices
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1462403506
• ISBN 13: 9781462403509
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 210