Books for Winter 2018
BOOKS
In each edition of Outcomes, Christian Leadership Alliance highlights books to help you to think higher as a Christian leader. Here are 12 volumes exploring vital leadership topics, including this edition’s theme of “innovation.”
1. Sleeping Giants: Authentic stories and insights for building a life that matters
By Dr. Nathan Mellor (Monocle Press, Nov., 2018)
Book Overview
Attend The Outcomes Conference 2019, April 16-18 in Dallas, where Dr. Nathan Mellor will lead our full-day CEO Forum.
2. The Council: A biblical perspective on board governance
By Dr. Gary G. Hoag, Dr. Wesley K. Willmer and Gregory J. Henson (ECFA Press, Oct., 2018)
Book Overview
Attend The Outcomes Conference 2019, April 16-18 in Dallas, where Dr. Gary Hoag, Dr. Wesley K. Willmer and Gregory J. Henson will lead a full-day intensive seminar entitled “The Bible and Board Governance.”
3. Called to Create: A biblical invitation to create, innovate and risk
By Jordan Raynor (Baker Books, Nov., 2017)
Book Overview
4. Innovation by Design: How any organization can leverage design thinking to produce change, drive new ideas and deliver meaningful solutions
By Thomas Lockwood and Edgar Papke (Career Press, Nov., 2017)
Book Overview
5. How to Lead when You’re Not in Charge: Leveraging influence when you lack authority
By Clay Scroggins (Zondervan, 2017)
Book Overview
6. No is a Beautiful Word: Hope and help for the overcommitted and (occasionally) exhausted
By Kevin G. Harney (Zondervan, Feb., 2019)
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7. The Common Rule: Habits of purpose for an age of distraction
By Justin Whitmel Earley (InterVarsity Press, Feb., 2019)
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8. Women in God’s Mission: Accepting the invitation to serve and lead
By Mary T. Lederleitner (InterVarsity Press, Nov. 2018)
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9. Thirst: A story of redemption, compassion, and a mission to bring clean water to the world
By Scott Harrison (Currency, Oct., 2018)
Book Overview
10. Salvaged: Leadership lessons pulled from the junkyard
By Roy Goble and D.R. Jacobsen (NavPress, Jan., 2019)
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11. Excellence Wins: A no-nonsense guide to becoming the best in a world of compromise
By Horst Schulze (Zondervan, March., 2019)
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12. The Politics of Ministry: Navigating power dynamics and negotiating interests
By Bob Burns, Tasha D. Chapman and Donald C. Guthrie (InterVarsity Press, Jan., 2019)
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Scott Brown is vice president for leadership experiences and resources for Christian Leadership Alliance. He also serves as the editor-in-chief for Outcomes magazine, and the Outcomes Online eNewsletter.
