Everyone in a position of responsibility knows the tension of leadership. It may be between tasks or people, money or mission, the present or the future. One often neglected tension is between our inner spiritual longings and the outward needs...
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Everyone in a position of responsibility knows the tension of leadership. It may be between tasks or people, money or mission, the present or the future. One often neglected tension is between our inner spiritual longings and the outward needs of the group we lead. But we need not feel forced to choose between the two. Leadership has more in common with an ellipse with two focal points than a bull's-eye with a single target. The Leadership Ellipse is designed to help Christian leaders embrace both halves of the tension--our internal relationship with God and our external relationship with others--to find a truly authentic, integrated way to lead. If you find yourself in a lonely, isolated place of leadership, this book can be your companion. If you find yourself longing to lead in a way that is truly Christian, this book can be your guide. And if you are simply exhausted, then this book can offer you a new way to find refreshment. There is life beyond the bull's-eye.
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- Catalogue Code 299942
- Product Code 9780830835386
- ISBNÂ 0830835385
- EANÂ 9780830835386
- Pages 220
- Department Academic
- Category Leadership
- Sub-Category General
- Publisher Intervarsity Press Usa
- Publication Date Jan 2010
- Sales Rank 62354
- Dimensions 209 x 139 x 15mm
- Weight 0.263kg
Robert Fryling
Robert A. (Bob) Fryling is publisher of InterVarsity Press (Robert A. (Bob) Fryling is publisher of InterVarsity Press (Westmont, Illinois) and Vice President of InterVarsity ChrisWestmont, Illinois) and Vice President of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (Madison, Wisconsin). He writes, speaks and tian Fellowship (Madison, Wisconsin). He writes, speaks and teaches in the areas of spiritual formation, leadership, Chrteaches in the areas of spiritual formation, leadership, Christian faith and culture. He lives in Illinois with his wifeistian faith and culture. He lives in Illinois with his wifeC
- Introduction
- <strong>part One: Shaping Our Inner World</strong>
- 1 A Weaned Soul: The Practice Of Sabbath
- 2 A Growing Strength: The Practice Of Pruning
- 3 A Renewed Mind: The Practice Of Humble Thought
- 4 A Dancing Heart: The Practice Of Involvement
- <strong>part Two: Shaping Our Outer World</strong>
- 5 In A Frenzied World: The Perspective Of Prayer
- 6 In A Lonely World: The Promise Of Belonging
- 7 In A Fragmented World: The Pursuit Of Shalom
- <strong>part Three: Shaping Our Leadership</strong>
- 8 As More Than A Grasshopper: The Practice Of Wholeheartedness
- 9 As An Organizational Ecologist: The Practice Of Attentiveness
- 10 As A Grateful Creature: The Practice Of Clarity
- Epilogue
- Appendix: Intervarsity Press Purpose And Values Statement
- Questions For Contemplation And Action
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Recommended Reading