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What if there was a kind of cold call that was 100% successful? A call that, every time you made it, something meaningful would occur? A cold call so powerful that a response is guaranteed?

What Happens When Nobody Is Watching?

“Character is who you are when no one else is looking.” It’s only when nobody else is watching—when you are alone, or when the social media cameras aren’t pointing at you—that you reveal who you are deep down.

Understanding Relational Leadership

As a leader, you’re not over a what, but a who. To lead is to influence others in a way that helps them grow personally, professionally and spiritually. Leadership is fundamentally about influencing people.

What's On Your Plate?

One trait we often look for in leaders is the ability to multitask. Smart, capable leaders can handle multiple tasks, priorities and decisions at once, right? No, actually, that’s wrong. There is a limit to the number of things any leaders can process at once.

A Total Eclipse of the Leader

When performance trumps people, an eclipse of leadership occurs. The leader himself overshadows the team. His priorities, ideas, thoughts, decisions, become the elements of first importance.

How to Stop Quitting

Let’s face it, we all want to quit sometimes. In the midst of misery, despair, depression, failure, pain, surprise, problems, emergencies—we are all tempted to throw in the towel.

Leadership Lessons from Charlemagne

Charlemagne (747-814) united the majority of Western and Central Europe during the Middle Ages. People call him the “Father of Europe,” and the Pope made him the first Holy Roman Emperor.

Why Do Many Executive Searches Fail?

When a C-suite staff member moves on or retires, it takes an average of four months, and can cost thousands of dollars, to find a replacement. Yet, 50-70% of all executive searches fail. They end with the new hire being unsuccessful and leaving the position.

How Should Leaders Pray for Their People?

Prayer is a tremendous spiritual discipline for leaders. It is a fundamental practice for abiding and growing as a Christian. As a leader, think about how you might pray for those in your sphere of influence.

Full of Grace

Salvation through Christ is a gift of grace. Christ Himself is described as “full of grace” (John 1:14). A common definition of grace as used throughout the Bible is undeserved favor.

Leadership Lessons from Charles Spurgeon

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834 – 1892) was an English pastor of the New Park Street Chapel (later renamed Metropolitan Tabernacle) in London for 38 years. He became known as the “Prince of Preachers” for his spellbinding sermons, which sometimes ran two hours or more.

Drowning in Debt

A leader must learn how to manage, and if possible, entirely avoid debt. We carry as US consumers a total of $17.06 trillion in debt. We owe on credit cards, mortgages, home equity lines, auto loans, student loans, personal loans and medical debt.

What Is God Thinking?

What if you could know what God Himself was thinking? What if you were able to discern the very thoughts of God? How would that skill and divine knowledge benefit your life and leadership?

Overcoming Anxiety

Anxiety most often grows from lack of knowledge and/or control. It’s easy to be afraid of that which we don’t understand, or can’t foresee. The Bible addresses anxiety directly. We find at least three spiritual resources we can use to overcome anxiety in life and work.

Leadership Lessons from Jimmy Carter

James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, Jr. (1924 - ) is an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th President of the United States. Though many believe his presidency a failure, his post-Oval Office years have been nothing short of phenomenal.

The Greatest Sales Book of All Time

This book was published in 1960, and has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, making it among the best-selling books of all time. It is a result of a $50 bet between the author and his publisher, in which the author was challenged to write a book using only 50 different words.

10 Choices for a New Year

As the clock strikes 12:00 on January 1, many men “take stock” of their lives and leadership during the New Year’s break. How might you invest your time and resources in the coming year to do something meaningful and memorable?

Leadership Lessons from Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas of Myra (270-373) was an early Christian bishop from the city of Myra in Asia Minor during the time of the Roman Empire. That he loved children and was tremendously generous is widely accepted, and gave rise to the modern day tales of Santa Claus.

How to Communicate with Clarity

For clarity, consider each message in light of the question, “Is what I am about to say of benefit to the listener?” Even difficult statements are beneficial if they truly help the receiver, and are delivered with proper tone and context.

Be of Good Cheer

The Bible tells faith-centered leaders to live as optimists. This confidence is a spiritual character trait based on our trust in God. Joshua 1:9 promises, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed...”

Marks on the Wall

We must measure to lead. Self-examination is integral to leadership. A leader who is not looking inward to see progress and pitfalls will not grow outwardly in decisions, relationships and vision.

The Danger of Spiritual Tangents

In today’s culture, we bicker, feud and fight with other Christ-followers. Arguments among God’s people are commonplace. But we can never argue anyone into an understanding of God. At best, this is a spiritual tangent.

Lead to What End?

Some leaders see themselves as a steward of their position. Others want to claim a top position in business. Still others want to accomplish something specific. None of these purposes, however, outlast the leader himself.

Returning to Godly Leadership

In leadership we might go out on a limb, try something new, give an idea a season. But when the result isn’t what we wanted or hoped for, our minds turn to the idea that we “need to get back”. Back the basics. Back to reality. Back to normal.

Leadership Lessons from Nick Saban

Nicholas Lou Saban, Jr. is an American football coach, most known for his 17 years as Head Coach at the University of Alabama. He is widely considered one of the greatest college coaches of all time.

Stop Complaining

We complain constantly, at home and at work. This spills over in our culture, which is consumed by victimhood. In social media, the news media, education, government and business, we are on the lookout for every tiny hint of present and historical unfairness.

The High Ways of God

There are aspects of the Father that go above our heads. Though we can’t possibly know all the ways of God, we can know, in a broad sense, how God’s ways are higher our ways.

Good Leaders and Gossip

Some people are energized when they have interesting news about someone else. They can’t wait to share “inside information”, especially if it paints someone else in a negative or surprising light.

Be Easy to Work With

Have you ever seen a résumé skill, “I am easy to work with?” In our me-centric culture, what does it really mean for someone to claim they are easy to work with? What does this attitude look like, and does it matter?

Leading Through the Unknown Unknowns

There’s a category of challenge for leaders, and that is the unknown unknowns. There are things we approach in life leadership that we do not know even exist, and then when they come into the light of day, we have no idea how to handle them.

Books Going Deeper in Faith

Knowing God

For over 40 years, J. I. Packer's classic has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God.

Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders

Looking for help in their own leadership, entrepreneur Ryan Skoog, CEO Peter Greer, and executive advisor Cameron Doolittle set out to investigate how leaders pray. What do they say to God? How often do they pray, and for how long? Where do they pray? And how on earth do they make time for prayer?

The True Measure of a Man

Men just get this book. It seems to resonate with them. Men who don't read many books read this one and want to get it into the hands of others.

Experiencing God

When you open this book, you’ll find that you aren’t just reading. No, you are being remade, reoriented, restored from the frustration of what you may have known as stale religion.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

A compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favor of a slower, simpler way of life.

Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love.

Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge

Do you pray as often and as bravely as you want to? Are you looking to strengthen your relationship with God and experience a deeper, more intentional prayer life?

Did God Really Say That?

The Bible is the infallible Word God. It is reliable. Good science and archaeology support its accuracy. We must follow God’s plan.

How to Study Your Bible

Bible teacher Kay Arthur’s inductive study method has helped millions of people discover the truth of God’s Word for themselves. This bestselling and dynamic guide, written with David Arthur and Pete De Lacy, invites readers of all levels of Bible literacy and learning to dive deeper into God’s promises.

The Word of God in English

With so many Bible translations available, how do you make a choice between them? How do you even know what the criteria should be for making a choice? Learn how we got our modern Bible in English.

How We Got the Bible

How and when did the books of the Bible originate? In what sense are these books different from other books? How have these books been preserved and transmitted to us?

Faithful God

There is sweetness in the providence of God, whose "judgment is unsearchable" and whose "paths beyond tracing out", yet is committed and faithful to care for the most needy amongst his children.

Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like.

Authority and Accountability

God has chosen to give His authority to men in various areas including the government, employment, the church and families. If we have a healthy understanding of the fear of the Lord, we will understand why God places authorities in our lives.

Our Accountability to God

Contained in these pages is a warm-hearted, incisive, yet deeply substantial treatment of that most crucial of Christian doctrines, the depravity and powerlessness of mankind.

The Pursuit of God with Study Guide

In this Christian classic, late pastor and evangelist A. W. Tozer brings the mystics to bear on modern spirituality, grieving the hustle and bustle and calling for a slow, steady gaze upon God.

Evidence That the Bible Is True

Is the Bible true, or is it merely a collection of myths and legends? Explore extraordinary evidence revealing that the Bible is trustworthy from beginning to end.

The Christian in Complete Armour

Originally written in the seventeenth century by William Gurnall, this is among the most regarded Christian books ever written. This modern format contains 365 daily devotionals.

The Weapons of Our Warfare

Right now, there is a real spiritual battle going on in the unseen realm. Every Christian must equip themselves against the forces of darkness. Victory is possible when we use the full armor of God described in Ephesians 6.

Dressed to Kill

Dressed To Kill is considered by many to be a true classic on the subject of scriptural warfare. Questions at the end of each chapter will guide you into deeper study.

The Full Armor of God

Respected scholar and speaker Larry Richards offers a balanced, evangelical-friendly approach to spiritual warfare based on the book of Ephesians.

Handbook for Personal Bible Study

The Bible is the most important book ever written. And yet we are separated from its authorship by millennia. To engage the Bible fully as a life-changing practice, we need to find our way into it and through it.

Know Your Bible

A concise, easy-to-understand guide to God's Word—giving you a helpful and memorable overview of all 66 books. For each book of the Bible, Know Your Bible provides data on the author and time frame, and more…

Living Fearless

All human conflict originates from fear, and fear originates from a false view of God, ourselves, and others. Until we exchange what's false for what's real, we will never experience being fully alive, fully human, and fully free.

Mentor Like Jesus: His Radical Approach to Building the Church

Learn the power of intentionality when it's a part of authentic community… the processes Jesus used and modeled, distilled and activated for the 21st century. Here's a way for more mature believers to find purpose and meaning as they move into the giving back season of life.

Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer

Prayer is the source of Jesus's most astonishing miracles and the subject of Jesus's most audacious promises, and yet, people find prayer to be boring, obligatory, or confusing. Staton addresses common roadblocks to prayer and gives you the confidence to come to God just as you are.

Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind...

Bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio shares practical ways to overcome the Enemy’s lies and instead find peace and security in any challenging circumstance or situation. The book draws insights from Psalm 23.

Financial Discipleship: Investing in Eternity

A financial disciple has a clear vision, to see every follower of Christ in every nation faithfully living by God's financial principles in every area of their lives, both personally and in their work, family and community. He or she desires to know Christ more intimately, to be free to serve, and to help fund the work of the church.

Just Give Me One More: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Leadership

Spiritual leadership and mentoring encourage believers to mature and grow together through intentional discipleship and accountability. Each chapter encourages both leader and the protégé to focus on the gospel as they learn together from the truth of God’s Word.

Jesus On Leadership

Discover the essence of transformative leadership by studying how Jesus led. Gene Wilkes, a popular conference speaker, describes how Jesus led. He identifies seven practical principles for today’s leaders, to assist them with everything from humbling their hearts to building a team for Christ.

The Heart of Man / The Parables

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