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The Fred Factor: How passion in your work and life can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary

Mark Sanborn

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Total reviews: 74 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Meet Fred.

In his powerful new book THE FRED FACTOR, motivational speaker Mark Sanborn recounts the true story of Fred, the mail carrier who passionately loves his job and who genuinely cares about the people he serves. Because of that, he is constantly going the extra mile handling the mail – and sometimes watching over the houses – of the people on his route, treating everyone he meets as a friend. Where others might see delivering mail as monotonous drudgery, Fred sees an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those he serves.

We’ve all encountered people like Fred in our lives. In THE FRED FACTOR, Mark Sanborn illuminates the simple steps each of us can take to transform our own lives from the ordinary – into the extraordinary. Sanborn, through stories about Fred and others like him, reveals the four basic principles that will help us bring fresh energy and creativity to our life and work: how to make a real difference everyday, how to become more successful by building strong relationships, how to create real value for others without spending a penny, and how to constantly reinvent yourself.

By following these principles, and by learning from and teaching other “Freds,” you, too, can excel in your career and make your life extraodinary. As Mark Sanborn makes clear, each of us has the potential be a Fred.THE FRED FACTOR shows you how.

The Financial Peace Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide to Restoring Your Family's Financial Health

Dave Ramsey

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A Must Read! 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Dave Ramsey hits it on the head - I wish I had read it at 18 years old. Personal money management can be tough, but this book (as well as all the Dave Ramsey books) gives very clear, concise instruction on how to manage your life's fortune (or how to create a life's fortune).

He is hysterical and animated - It's easy, fun reading.

What I expected 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

It helps to see budgets in black and white and be reminded how simple it is supposed to be for us.

Approachable and throrough financial planning 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Dave Ramsey speaks from experience. He is incredibly black and white, and full of faith. I actually did some of the things he recommended in the past when I was younger and had debt, and not only did they work, they gave me an incredible sense of control.

This book is a very approachable method in reviewing and planning your finances. It is intended to be used by implementing a chapter a week, but if you have already accomplished the beginning items, you can move a bit faster...as long as you pay attention to the lessons you are skipping and are sure you understand them.

The characters he uses for illustration purposes are one dimensional, but readers can easily see themselves or those close to them in the characters.

The workbook is NOT BORING, NOT DRY, and easy to understand. It can be used in conjunction with the Financial Peace (or Financial Peace Revised) book, but works well on its own. After reading it, if you are understanding that materialism is good, but not to be worshipped, you can accumulate a good bit of wealth in a reasonable period of time.

The book is very motivating. Anyone can understand it, anyone can use it. You don't have to be broke, up to your eyeballs in debt or bankrupt to appreciate it. In fact, you'll have a leg up on those who are.

If you are looking for a way to plan you future, are facing a promotion and want to be wise with your money, or are just interested in a basic, non-threatening way to learn about home economics and investing, this is the book to read.

Comes with great forms to help you evaluate equity, learn about your household budget (he calls it a 'cashflow' plan), percentages of income should be dedicated to what expenses, etc.,etc.

Editorial Review:

The bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio host of "The Money Game" has helped thousands through his 12-week financial planning program. His workbook format allows readers to frequently assess their progress and to face their situation honestly by using the questionnaires and fill-in charts throughout the book--the most valuable purchase a debt-ridden reader could ever make.

Financial Peace Revisited

Dave Ramsey

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Total reviews: 66 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Dave Ramsey knows what it's like to have it all. By age twenty-six, he had established a four-million-dollar real estate portfolio, only to lose it by age thirty. He has since rebuilt his financial life and, through his workshops and his New York Times business bestsellers Financial Peace and More than Enough, he has helped hundreds of thousands of people to understand the forces behind their financial distress and how to set things right-financially, emotionally, and spiritually.

In this new edition of Financial Peace, Ramsey has updated his tactics and philosophy to show even more readers:

€ how to get out of debt and stay out
€ the KISS rule of investing-"Keep It Simple, Stupid"
€ how to use the principle of contentment to guide financial decision making
€ how the flow of money can revolutionize relationships

With practical and easy to follow methods and personal anecdotes, Financial Peace is the road map to personal control, financial security, a new, vital family dynamic, and lifetime peace.

Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know

John C. Maxwell

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Quick and Useful Read 5 out of 5 stars.
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Maxwell's right on target when he describes this book as a quick read to review and develop a specific skill. I got through the 100+ pages in under 2 hours. It's specific, concise and immediately applicable, particularly if you're just starting a new job where you're in charge of someone else. Even if you're not 'the boss' just yet, you'll get a very good overview of what skills you need to develop before that next promotion or job shows up.

Editorial Review:

Drawing from John Maxwell's bestsellers Developing the Leader Within You, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, and Becoming a Person of Influence, Leadership 101 explores the timeless principles that have become Dr. Maxwell's trademark style. In a concise, straightforward style, Maxwell focuses on essential and time-tested qualities necessary for true leadership -influence, integrity, attitude, vision, problem-solving, and self-discipline -and guides readers through practical steps to develop true leadership in their lives and the lives of others.

Next Generation Leader: 5 Essentials for Those Who Will Shape the Future

Andy Stanley

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Total reviews: 35 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Follow Your Own Lead!

The Next Generation Leader has been challenging young Christians eager to learn, grow, and lead in ministry or in the marketplace since its original release in 2003. Now with an all-new look, this repackaged version continues to advance the mission of the first release. Mentoring young leaders as they face the unique issues of a changing world has been pastor and bestselling author Andy Stanley’s passion for more than a decade. Here he shares material from his leadership training sessions, developed to address essential leadership qualities such as character, clarity, courage, and competency. This is the perfect guide for any new leader—or for the mentor of a future leader!

Straight Talk

to Tomorrow’s Leaders

Five characteristics mark the man or woman who will shape the future.

Courage

Clarity

Competence

Coachability

Character

Drawing on two decades of experience mentoring a rising generation, seasoned visionary Andy Stanley shows how to:

Discover and play to your strengths

Harness your fears

Leverage uncertainty

Enlist a leadership coach

Maintain moral authority

“Capable men and women will eventually catch, pass, and replace the current generation of leaders,” says Stanley . “Embracing these essentials, you will not only excel in your personal leadership, but also ensure a no-regrets experience for those who choose to follow you.”

“ Andy Stanley ’s The Next Generation Leader will equip the messengers to stand a little taller with a vision of hope and promise as they engraft these timeless principles into their daily lives.”

—Dan T. Cathy, president and CEO, Chick-Fil-A Corporation

“It’s obvious that what Andy Stanley has to say in The Next Generation Leader comes straight from the gut of someone who is in the leadership game and is winning at it.”

—Bill Hybels, senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

“ Andy Stanley offers a fresh perspective on ageless truths that will be of enormous benefit to today’s leaders and to future generations.”

—Patrick S. Flood, chairman and CEO, HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation



INSIDE LEFT FLAP

Ready or not,

you’re NEXT!

It’s time to shape the future,

and those who will do so are in training

today. Learn what it takes to lead with courage,

then follow with character.

Embrace the basics, and you’ll master the

challenges of generations to come.

“My passion is to equip you to take your place among the ranks of those who are positioned to shape the future.”

— Andy Stanley



Story Behind the Book

Andy Stanley, the senior pastor of the North Point Ministries campuses with a cumulative congregation of more than twenty thousand, admits he has one single, core passion. He lives to train and mentor young leaders to be the best they can be! He sees the “next gen” need for quality Christian resources on leadership and wrote this book entrenched in leadership himself, desiring to guide the up-and-coming young men and women who will shape our future.

25 Ways to Win with People: How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks

John C. Maxwell, Les Parrott

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Good book, easy reading 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book gives you some excellent tools to help in dealing with people enpowering you the ability to be a better leader.

Great Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you are someone who works with people, this book is for you. Easy read and hard to put down. Great Book!

Best Audio Book Ever on Interpersonal Relations 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is an awesome audio book. I saw John Maxwell talk about this new book of his on the Joyce Meyer show and was compelled to get a copy for myself. It was awesome. I listened to it twice and then gave it to a friend with instructions to give it back so I could listen to it again. My friend kept listening to it over and over and still hasn't given it back. I bought several of these and gave them as Christmas Presents to my close friends and relatives. During this Christmas season, I ended up making 4 different orders from Amazon for this audio book (orders of 4 copies, then 5 copies and then 3 copies) to use as presents. The price is very little compared to the power contained in this book.

Editorial Review:

You've read John Maxwell's best-selling Winning with People, and now you're ready for some specific action steps to build on the knowledge you gained. 25 Ways to Win With People has just what you need! This complementary companion to the full-sized book is ideal for a quick refresher course on interpersonal relationships.

A small sampling of the twenty-five specific actions readers can take to build positive, healthy relationships includes:

• Complimenting People in Front of Others
• Creating a Memory and Visiting It Often
• Encouraging the Dreams of Others

How to Have More than Enough: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Abundance

Dave Ramsey

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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From the bestselling author of Financial Peace, this companion volume to More Than Enough is a step-by-step guide to building wealth while strengthening your marriage and family.

In Financial Peace, Dave Ramsey showed readers how to get out of debt. Now he uses the same blend of down-home wisdom and straight talk to take readers to the next step: building wealth. But success means more than money--it means having a happy marriage and family. In How to Have More Than Enough, Dave Ramsey guides readers down the path to true success.

Rather than gimmicks or quick fixes, Ramsey's method for achieving financial and familial stability focuses on ten traits essential to creating prosperity, teaching children about money, living debt-free, and achieving marital bliss when it comes to finances. His easy-to-follow workbook illustrates each of these traits and allows readers to frequently assess their progress and honestly evaluate their situation. How to Have More Than Enough offers readers and their spouses the chance to work toward building wealth and strengthening their families.

Your Money Map: A Proven 7-Step Guide to True Financial Freedom

Howard Dayton

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Money in the bank 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful.

The purchase of this book will more than pay for itself with the informtion it contains. It is good for anyone at any stage of their life and is truley a blessing.

Back to basic 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I personally think that the book remind us to be back to basic on money matter. It remind me of the wording in the US dollar - IN GOD WE TRUST. It is for everyone regardless your religion as long as it can help you achieve your financial freedom. Highly recommeded.

Your Money Map: A Proven 7-Step Guide to True Financial Freedom 1 out of 5 stars.
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This book blames everyone but the consumer for their problems. This includes the government, credit card companies, etc. It is true they target the consumer and hope the consumer is dumb enough to get themselves into their web, however, the ultimate person we should be targeting is the consumer and educate them to be responsible for their actions and quit blaming others!

Editorial Review:

Finding your way to a travel destination requires a map and

the same is going to be true for reaching your financial destination.

Based on the phenomenally popular Money Map concept

created by Crown Ministries, this is a simple roadmap for organizing

one’s finances through life. Howard Dayton’s expertise and

financial experience come to light as he guides readers on a journey

toward Biblically based, true financial freedom…

Servant Leader

Ken Blanchard

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Somewhat disappointing... 3 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I have been studying servant leadership recently and was excited to read what Kennth Blanchard, author of the "One Minute Manager" would have to say on the topic; especially from a Christian point of view.

I was hoping to find a meaty, substantial book with examples and illustrations from his extensive experience in business and leadership. Instead, "Servant Leader" is merely a collection of quips, quotes, and a few Bible verses.

It is so disappointing when good authors market these tidbit books. Blanchard must have some wonderful insights and knowledge but this particular book is one which offers more milk than meat. The pages are beautrifully illustrated and the color graphics are very professional - it looks great on the coffee table.

However, if you are looking for a fuller treatment of Servant Leadership, I recommend the recent books by James Hunter: "The Servant" and "The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle".

Editorial Review:

Best-selling author of The One-Minute Manager, Ken Blanchard, along with Phil Hodges, reveals the meaning of servant leadership modeled after Jesus Christ. Based on Blanchard's and Hodges' Faith Walk seminars, business leaders come to realize that teams are more powerful than the sum of the individuals and to recognize their people as appreciating assets.

Servant Leader summarizes the Four Dimensions of Leadership:

• the head (leadership assumptions and methods)
• the hands (application and leadership behavior)
• the heart (edging God out)
• the habits (solitude, prayer, study of scripture, unconditional love, etc.)

The thousands who have attended his seminars witnessed the transforming power of this unconventional approach. Readers seeking to grow as leaders and business executives will find Servant Leader nothing short of life-changing.

Created for Work: Practical Insights for Young Men

Bob Schultz

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Best advise for Boys and Men besides the Bible 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book and His other,Boyhood and Beyond, are what this nation of ours needs. Since our nation changed from an agricultural, rural, family farm comunity, to a fast food inter-city one, children have had little or no responsibility around the home/farm. Learning how to joyfully accept responsiblity, respect other people and get along in the family and workplace is what this book is about. Fathers need to read this book because many of them have never learned to put up the "toys" and start being a loving provider for their families. Many grown men need to stop being boys and take their place in society, being peacemakers and profitable assets to the community. These two books are written by a MAN that GOD has helped to be just what I am describing. If you want to remain lazy and unprofitable to your family, don't read this. IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A JOYFUL AND FULLFILLING LIFE. . . READ THIS AND PRACTICE WHAT YOU LEARN FROM IT!

Have boys, must buy 5 out of 5 stars.
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Dear Fellow Book-Lovers: My husband and I are blessed with four sons (and, one daughter) and I am so thankful that we came across this book. It is written in such a way that makes it easy for a parent to easily read a chapter a day to the children--I do believe it would be best as a read aloud. Everyone can learn to be a better worker from this book. I liked it so much that I gave away a copy on my blog. The author is fun and wise and a good writer. "Created for Work" feels more like a conversation with a good friend than reading a book.