Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership

by McIntosh, Gary L.

• ISBN13: 9780801068355
• ISBN10: 0801068355
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-01
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group

Summary

The Christian world has been rocked by the number of prominent leaders, in both church and parachurch organizations, who have been compromised by moral, ethical, and theological failures. This pace-setting volume addresses this alarming problem and offers Christian leaders valuable guidance in dealing with the inherent risks of their work.Using biblical and current examples, the authors describe the characteristics of five types of leaders and the problems that are most likely to develop if their particular dysfunctions develop unrestrained. McIntosh and Rima offer a series of steps for leaders to consider so they can take control of their dark side and learn to harness its creative powers. This edition includes a new introduction, updated information throughout, a self-assessment tool, and other additional material. Includes endorsements from John Maxwell, Leighton Ford, Leith Anderson, and Rob Angel.

Author Biography

Gary L. McIntosh is president of the Church Growth Network and professor of Christian ministry and leadership at Talbot School of Theology. He leads seminars and has written several books, including Biblical Church Growth and Beyond the First Visit. Samuel D. Rima is director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Bethel Seminary, where he is also a faculty member in the Center for Transformational Leadership. He is the author of Leading from the Inside Out and Rethinking the Successful Church.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 11
Acknowledgments	p. 17
Introduction to the Revised Edition	p. 19
Understanding Our Dark Side
Blindsided by the Dark Side	p. 27
Danger on the Dark Side	p. 35
Company on the Dark Side	p. 49
Shedding Divine Light on the Dark Side	p. 57
How the Dark Side Develops	p. 69
Seafood, Pictionary, and the Dark Side	p. 85
Paradoxes of the Dark Side	p. 93
Discovering Our Dark Side
The Compulsive Leader	p. 103
The Narcissistic Leader	p. 111
The Paranoid Leader	p. 119
The Codependent Leader	p. 127
The Passive-Aggressive Leader	p. 139
Redeeming Our Dark Side
Overcoming the Dark Side	p. 149
Spiritual Composting	p. 159
Step 1: Acknowledge Your Dark Side	p. 165
Step 2: Examine the Past	p. 173
Step 3: Resist the Poison of Expectations	p. 181
Step 4: Practice Progressive Self-Knowledge	p. 199
Step 5: Understand Your Identity in Christ	p. 213
Postscript	p. 221
Personality Profiles	p. 223
Accountability Group Covenant	p. 225
Sample Personal Constitution	p. 227
Sample Performance Evaluation	p. 233
Identifying Your Dark Side	p. 239
Notes	p. 247
Suggested Reading List: For Further Study and Redemption of the Dark Side	p. 253
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