A Fish Out of Water: 9 Strategies to Maximize Your God-Given Potential - Softcover

Barna Dr, George

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9781591454229: A Fish Out of Water: 9 Strategies to Maximize Your God-Given Potential

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ISBN 10: 1591454220 ISBN 13: 9781591454229

Publisher: Integrity Publishers, 2006

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Ground-breaking information to help readers discover their leadership style and giftedness to help them become as effective as God meant for them to be. After years of research and hundreds of interviews, Barna has emerged with a controversial new definition of what it takes to be a good leader. Hint: It isn't what everybody thought. The answer does not depend on reading lots of books and attending seminars on effective management processes. Leaders must be sure that he or she has been called by God to lead, secure in the integrity of his or her character, and capable of inspiring visio n in others. A Fish out of Water answers common questions like "Can I lead if I'm not sure where I'm going myself?" "Do I have what it takes to do this job?" and "Why aren't people following me?" Barna reveals his research of what leadership is-and isn't-and shows how to overcome the challenges that every leader will inevitably face.

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DISCOVER HOW TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES AND BECOME THE LEADER GOD CREATED YOU TO BE.

Every leader–whether of a church, business, sports team, or community service group – will inevitably face certain challenges. When we encounter these challenges, we sometimes feel like fish out of water and wonder whether we’ll ever have what it takes to be successful leaders.

In this groundbreaking book, George Barna outlines practical strategies for how you can overcome these struggles to become the effective leader God intends for you to be. Drawing from decades of extensive research, Barna reveals how you can anticipate and navigate through nine challenges that confront most leaders, including these:

- "How do I get people excited about God’s vision for our group?"

- "What is my leadership style, and how can I best work with others?"

- "If I’m suppose to be the leader, why isn’t anyone following me?"

- "Should I ever use conflict to resolve critical issues?"

- "How do I nurture my relationship with God?"

Barna shares the wisdom and experience of thousands of leaders whose paths he has analyzed to help you avoid some common mistakes. With clarity and fresh insight, he communicates helpful suggestions that will enable you to lead people more effectively by blending your faith in Christ with skills and perspectives that are consistent with Scripture and proven in the world.

A Fish Out of Water is a valuable tool for any leader who desires to maximize his or her leadership abilities and to raise the water level for God’s people.

About the Author:

GEORGE BARNA is founder and president of the Barna Research Group, a marketing research firm in Ventura, California. He is the best-selling author of more than thirty books, including The Frog in the Kettle, The Second Coming of the Church, The Power of Vision and User-Friendly Churches. A popular speaker at ministry and leadership conferences around the world, Barna is frequently relied upon journalists, business executives, and clergy to interpret today’s culture. Barna lives with his wife, Nancy, and their daughters, Samantha and Corban, in southern California.

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