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LeaderShifts: Mastering Transitions in Leadership & Life
Foreword by Dave Ramsey. Dealing with cultural and congregational shifts are life and death. Our world isn’t slowing down, so only those who are willing to maneuver the tectonic cultural shifts will have sustainable ministry. From his extensive experience and using the biblical story of Joseph as an extended metaphor, Bishop Joseph Walker shares practical wisdom designed to help leaders reach out and equip their church to share a relevant Christian message.
Shifting approaches to follow where God leads can also mean that leaders have to risk confronting cherished tradition, which Bishop Paul Morton calls “frozen success.” But shifting to meet new opportunities is also a delicate balance that acknowledges history while also being sensitive to those loyal people who have sustained the organization to this point. Effective leadership does not impose new ideas upon old systems without a strategy that enables everyone in the organization moving forward together. It’s not simply, “out with the old and in with the new.” Successful organizations do not forget their history, but they commit themselves to using it as a bridge to propel them to their destiny.
Shifting approaches to follow where God leads can also mean that leaders have to risk confronting cherished tradition, which Bishop Paul Morton calls “frozen success.” But shifting to meet new opportunities is also a delicate balance that acknowledges history while also being sensitive to those loyal people who have sustained the organization to this point. Effective leadership does not impose new ideas upon old systems without a strategy that enables everyone in the organization moving forward together. It’s not simply, “out with the old and in with the new.” Successful organizations do not forget their history, but they commit themselves to using it as a bridge to propel them to their destiny.
192 pages, Paperback
First published February 18, 2014
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September 15, 2018
Leader shift
Joseph Walker like a mentor shares the keys to being a great leader from humility, faithfulness, to overcoming obstacles, and the importance of integrity. I recommend this book to anyone who is serious about being and becoming a great leader.
Joseph Walker like a mentor shares the keys to being a great leader from humility, faithfulness, to overcoming obstacles, and the importance of integrity. I recommend this book to anyone who is serious about being and becoming a great leader.
November 19, 2013
This is a must have for the personal library of every leader and for every potential leader. Godly principles coupled with practical experience informs the sage advice shared. I particularly enjoyed the manner in which Bishop Walker engaged the reader in seemingly intimate conversations at the close of each chapter to convey how much he wanted to make sure the message was received. Thanks for a great book!
June 9, 2022
Leadership Tips
This book is awesome to help you get your assignments from God right. It teaches God first in your life and God will lead to the right assignment. The anointing is the key to your success.
This book is awesome to help you get your assignments from God right. It teaches God first in your life and God will lead to the right assignment. The anointing is the key to your success.
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