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December 13, 2009
50 in 50. #21: Leadership Lessons from THE BOOK
A confession: I am not religious. Or, to be specific, I’m more of an appreciator of religion than I am a practitioner. I admire religion’s ability to celebrate love, make a difference and help people find peace and truth. In that philosophy, I am ecumenical.
With my arm’s-length distance from religion, why, then, would I include Leadership Lessons from THE BOOK (subtitle: “Applying Biblical Lessons For Today’s Leaders”) in my 50-in-50 book review series?
First, because I know the book’s author, William G. Bliss, and am a fan of his leadership coaching and training. And, second, because the premise intrigued me. Could Mr. Bliss successfully tie together scripture and leadership advice? Could he write a book that’s both spiritual and practical?
The answer to both questions is yes. If you’re not Christian, Leadership Lessons from THE BOOK still offers great advice on how you can become an effective leader who remains true to your values. And if you are Christian, I would guess this book is one you’d want to keep in the top drawer of your desk to draw upon whenever you need to connect your faith to your job.
One of the things I like about Leadership Lessons from THE BOOK is the fact that Mr. Bliss provides a Biblical foundation for such principles as creating a vision, communicating effectively and setting expectations, then gives you a quiz to see how well you are doing now, and finally provides practical tips on how you can improve.
In other words, this is not just a book that makes you think; it also helps you take immediate action.
Posted by Alison Davis at December 13, 2009 04:06 PM
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