Yet this book emanates with a special poignancy out of Peterson's own crisis experience as a pastor. Peterson tells about the "abyss," the "gaping crevasse," the "chasm" that he experienced, early in his ministry, between his Christian faith and his pastoral vocation. He was astonished and dismayed to find that his personal spirituality, his piety, was inadequate for his vocation -- and he argues that the same is true of pastors in general. In the book of Jonah -- a parable with a prayer at its center -- Peterson finds a subversive, captivating story that can help pastors recover their "vocational holiness." Using the Jonah story as a narrative structure, Peterson probes the spiritual dimensions of the pastoral calling and seeks to reclaim the ground taken over by those who are trying to enlist pastors in religious careers.

    In the sequel to The Greatest Miracle in the World, the inspirational self-help author offers a set of principles designed to point readers toward a more promising and prosperous future.

    To make matters worse, Lincoln, who was elected by a minority of the popular vote, was viewed by his own advisors as nothing more than a gawky, second-rate country lawyer with no leadership experience. What Lincoln did to become our most honored and revered president is history, how he can help you to run your organization is not.Lincoln On Leadership is the first book to examine Abraham Lincoln's diverse leadership abilities and how they can be applied to today's complex world. You'll discover why you should:* Seize the initiative and never relinquish it* Wage only one war at a time* Encourage risk-taking while providing job security* Avoid issuing orders and instead - request, imply, or make suggestions* Once in a while, let things slip, unbenowst-like...and much much more.

    In this new edition, Margaret Wheatley describes how the new science radically alters our understanding of the world and how it can teach us to live and work well together in these chaotic times. We live in a time of chaos, rich in potential for new possibilities. A new world is being born. We need new ideas, new ways of seeing, and new relationships to help us now. New science--the new discoveries in biology, chaos theory, and quantum physics that are changing our understanding of how the world works--offers this guidance. It describes a world where chaos is natural, where order exists for free. It displays the intricate webs of cooperation that connect us. It assures us that life seeks order, but uses messes to get there.This book will teach you how to move with greater certainty and easier grace into the new forms of organizations and communities that are taking shape. You'll learn that:- Relationships are what matters--even at the subatomic level - Life is a vast web of interconnections where cooperation and participation are required - Chaos and change are the only route to transformationIn this expanded edition, Wheatley provides examples of how non-linear networks and self-organizing systems are flourishing in the modern world. In the midst of turbulence, Wheatley shows, we create work and lives rich in meaning.

    Honor carries and is supported by the supernatural power of God. An honorable man may look like a lamb being led to the slaughter. He may look like he has just stuck out his chin for someone to hit. He appears this way because he lives by biblical teachings and principles. If we choose to do the honorable thing if we choose to live by the Word of God then the honor of God will hold us up. He has promised us that He will honor us when we honor Him. Kenneth Copeland. Honor Today, almost an entire generation has never experienced Gods honor and presence. Now we live in a dishonorable society because the concept of honor is not being passed on from parent to child. Many parents dont even know what it means to be honorable. What Does Honor Mean? This powerful and scriptural look at the biblical definition of honor will challenge you to live the honorable life and demonstrate that God has provided a way to live and succeed the honorable way.

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    He went to work for--and learned from--savvy businessmen who had made it from the ground up. Blending their wisdom with his own entrepreneurial gifts, McCormack made a stunningly successful comeback. Here he shares his inspiring story as well as the lessons he's learned about motivation, setting goals, and how creative companies can bring the American dream to those born without a silver spoon.

    Skills and attitudes needed in situations of chaos, attack, transformation and conflict are provided, and examples from all over the world illustrate the theory.

    As a long time manager who dealt with organizational issues, growth, personnel matters, finance, and political influences, and one who teaches undergraduate and graduate school courses in management and leadership, I have experienced most of these issues. The author has done a remarkable job in the detail and accuracy of the work. The work is clear and understandable and organized in such as way as to allow easy access to information. To find such a compendium of information in one book instead of many is an additional benefit. Content is also ratified by the collective skills sets the authors bring.I highly recommend this book as a desk reference for anyone in a leadership or management role, and highly recommend it for anyone aspiring to the job. The comprehensive nature of the material in the book provides the foundation for new managers. In addition, the reference material leads readers to many other sources, reducing the need for Internet surfing trying to find information, or visiting the local library. As a graduate school faculty member I would also state for the record that this would be a great textbook. The book is written by practitioners who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. This book is a must read. Well done to all the authors - you have provided a book any manager, supervisor, or teacher should have.

    It discusses the techniques and methods that can be used to aid such change.

    You will find the MPH an indispensable resource - challenging, encouraging and inspiring - relevant not only to your ministry, but to all of life. Every Bible verse directed toward the minister is included and discussed Content is organized topically for easy reference Practical commentary is unequaled in its clarity and straightforwardness Abundant support scripture is provided for major points -allowing Scripture to interpret and reinforce itself.

    SEWA's unique organizing tactics focus on the poorest and most vulnerable women in Indian society - those who are self-employed or working in the informal sector and who have been marginalized by mainstream development strategies. Ela Bhatt, SEWA's founder and inspiration for two decades, and other long-standing members and organizers reveal the process of organizing for social change. Small inputs, SEWA's experience shows, can bring about significant socio-economic changes; and a strategy of combining union organizing with the formation of cooperatives, supported by childcare and health services as well as access to credit through a women's bank, can transform the lives of even the very poorest women. This work traces SEWA's work from its initial organizing of women around basic wage and credit issues to its subsequence research and lobbying activists on larger development policy questions and its current national and international influence on employment and resource strategy. It integrates accounts of the exploitation, abuse and brutality unorganized women experience at the hands of the 'bosses', traders and the police, with interviews with the women responsible for the creative organizing SEWA has done; and analysis of the models SEWA has developed to serve its members both in Ahmedabad, where it first started, and elsewhere in the country.

    A major study of school desegregation in a Virginia locality, The Color of Their Skin traces the evolution of Richmond public schools from segregation to desegregation to resegregation over the decades following the Brown decision.

    Real Man rips apart unfulfilling stereotypes, smothers the pressure of unrealistic demands, exposes cheap substitutes and sordid imitations of true manhood - while giving a man the power he needs to obtain the spirit and conviction of being a real man.

    

    "This highly readable guide covers the spectrum of those in charge".--Publishers Weekly.

    But it will show you how to make your hard work count. It will not only help you understand the basic principles that should shape any Christian ministry, but how to plan your ministry to reflect these principles. This latest version of Mission Minded will ensure that it continues to be an invaluable tool for 'ministers' of all shapes and sizes: from the pastor of a busy church to the leader of a home Bible study group. In particular it is helpful for: » ministry one-to-one » churches setting up new ministries » churches analysing their old ministries » anyone with some leadership role in a structured ministry situation such as a Sunday School Class, a youth group or an Adult Bible Study » a pastor or church committee who has oversight of all the ministries in a church.

    From mastering a daily schedule to forming a life plan that brings continued personal fulfillment and financial reward, this book is an exciting and challenging new blueprint for life and work.

    In this book, Thomas J. Sergiovanni shows how creating a new leadership practice--one with a moral dimension centered around purpose, values, and beliefs--can transform a school from an organization to a community and inspire the kinds of commitment, devotion, and service that can make our schools great. New leadership, not more leadership is the key to improving schools. Current management theory and leadership practice often underestimate the complexity of human nature and people's capacity to be motivated by factors other than self-interest. Teachers are encouraged to respond as subordinates, do only what is expected, and work for rewards. Sergiovanni shows how the emphasis in schools on doing things right is often at the expense of doing the right things. He explains the importance of legitimizing emotion and getting in touch with basic values and connections with others. He reveals how true collegiality, based on shared work and common goals, leads to a natural interdependence among teachers. And he shows how a public declaration of values and purpose can help turn schools into virtuous communities where teachers are self-managers and professionalism is held up as an ideal. When teachers and administrators are motivated by emotion and social bonds, guided by a professional ideal, and feel they are truly part of a community, the guiding principle is no longer "what is rewarded gets done, " but "what is good gets done."

    A provocative guide to the vital new organizational style that puts the power back where it belongs.

    It presents strategies for presenting the case for greater funding and staffing in schools, but also suggests ways in which teachers can improve life in schools under existing conditions.

    

    

    Consistency is your key to increasing the quality of your life. Tape # 2: An interview with coach John WoodenIntegrity, sincerity, class: words that epitomize the most successful college basketball coach in NCAA history. Now explore the philosophies, beliefs, strategies and principles of teamwork that helped this master of motivation guide UCLA to an incredible 10 National Championships in 12 years!Special BonusA booklet summary of highlights from You Are The Message, by Roger Ailes with Jon Kraushar - guidelines and techniques to help you become a more effective, dynamic communicator.

     You'll discover: * What a team really is * Why teams should be built * How teams are developed * Who develops them, and * How to measure and improve team effectiveness You'll also get 25 activities that cover a wide range of issues concerning team building, such as: setting objectives, analyzing the leadership function, leadership style, team development stages, charting team success, and many more! Based on the premise that few teams develop to their full effectivess without a good deal of nuturing, Improving Work Groups brings an element of open, systematic planning and review to the task of team development. Novice or seasoned veteran, you'll find it a valuable tool for developing teams that work together long into the future!

    As Glickman points out in his introduction, educational philosophy is currently dominated by a postmodernist acceptance of transitional theoretical perspectives. Viewpoints regarding supervision, in particular, have changed drastically in recent years, blurring the line between supervisors and instructors as the focus of supervision has shifted from pedagogy to subject knowledge and instruction. The book is divided into sections on the context, practice, preparation, and reflection of supervision, and the essays cover a wide range of issues, including teacher empowerment, case studies of large and small districts, and the role of moral authority in schools. The authors of the essays are as varied as the viewpoints they espouse: high school teachers, professors of education, district superintendents, and staff development consultants all pitch in to provide a well-rounded overview of supervision at the end of the 20th century.

    This book discusses the "whys" of women's ministry, then thoroughly examines spiritual as well as personal qualities of leadership.

    Seeds of Wisdom That Bring You A Harvest of Success! A Perfect Gift For Any Occasion!

    This book is the first in a new three-volume set that brings the management, guidance, and development of kaizen teian systems into perfect focus.This first volume explains many aspects of running a proposal program on a day-to-day basis and provides cartoon examples of successful kaizen teian programs in four major Japanese organizations. This concise reference outlines the policies that support a "bottom-up" system of innovation and defines the three main objectives of kaizen teian: to build participation, develop individuals' skills, and achieve higher profits. (Originally published by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd.)