The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham

by Harold Myra and Marshall Shelley

• ISBN13: 9780310287889
• ISBN10: 031028788X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

A behind-the-scenes analysis of 21 essential leadership principles from the life of Billy Graham Billy Graham looms large as one of the twentieth century's most influential and innovative leaders. Most people are unaware of his remarkable effectiveness as not only preacher and pastor, but as a CEO and a global leader as well. The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham is full of transferable applications for leaders in the church, parachurch, academia, government, and business. Lively interviews with his closest associates illustrate 21 principles that have driven six decades of visionary impact. First-hand accounts reveal stories of courageous leadership and growth through painful lessons. Graham's relentless application of core beliefs and leadership principles have resulted in, among many honors, being listed in Gallup's ten "most admired men" thirty times, more than anyone else. Time magazine named him one of the top ten leaders of the twentieth century. This book asks: How did this happen? What are the essentials he embraced to achieve such extraordinary results? What can we learn from him and apply to our own leadership roles? This book is dedicated to those readers . Who sense the pressing need in today's world for inspired leadership . Who rise to leadership's high calling and are willing to carry its weight . Who are determined to deepen and expand their capacities and effectiveness

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 11
Coming Alive	p. 17
Igniting!	p. 19
Getting Started	p. 37
Forming the Team	p. 39
Confronting Temptations	p. 53
Lasering In on the Mission	p. 65
Loving Harsh Critics	p. 79
Creating Momentum	p. 91
Communicating Optimism and Hope	p. 93
Mobilizing Money	p. 107
Empowering Soul Mates	p. 123
Expanding the Growing Edge	p. 137
Growing Through Fire and Ice	p. 149
Summoning Courage	p. 151
Learning from Failure	p. 165
Experiencing Trauma and Betrayal	p. 177
Redeeming the Ego	p. 191
Multiplying Momentum	p. 205
Birthing Dreams	p. 207
Building Bridges	p. 221
Igniting Other Leaders	p. 239
Sowing Seeds in All Seasons	p. 257
Deepening in Every Decade	p. 271
Learning---and Leveraging Weaknesses	p. 273
Plugging into Continuous Voltage	p. 287
Innovating	p. 303
Leading with Love	p. 315
Acknowledgments	p. 329
For Further Reading	p. 331
Who's Who	p. 335
Index	p. 339
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