T Bowick
What are the top church/NPO leadership books to read this year? We only have so much time and can only absorb so much content. So which are the most important for leadership development?
How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading. How to Read a Book, originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon. It is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. This book changed how I read ever other book!
Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality Integrity—more than simple honesty, it's the key to success. Integrity meaning wholeness or lack of division. Helpful, practical and profound.
Though this is for church leaders, the principles of vision clarity translate handily into every area of leadership. The Vision Frame tool is even personally applicable. Clarity isn't everything, but it changes everything!
The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business; There is a competitive advantage out there, arguably more powerful than any other. Is it superior strategy? Faster innovation? Smarter employees? No.
Amazon.com: Martha Johnson, In Our Midst: Books
A bit unusual, perhaps, but this novel is about a congregation and a crisis in leadership, community, and values. It is invaluable for faith leaders in creating a safe arena for discussion of a difficult topic. The website has study questions: www.InOurMidstTheNovel.com
