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Jesus, CEO: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership

Laurie Beth Jones

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The Tao of Jesus for C E O 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Laurie introduced this book Jesus CEO for leadership. It is inspirational and motivational in the Christian culture business world. If all Fortune listed companies CEO learn and practice the teaching of this book, there will be no scandal such as Enron & company.

As Christian teaching as it was, the book (P. 59) retold the famous story on the stallion between good and bad, fortune and misfortune without credit to the source - TAOISM. Does the writer respect intellectual property? Her sales agent on human relation (P.72) was an admirable example of concern and care for others. If practice what is preached, there will not be so many homeless or 46 million without health insurance in our country.

She on P.142 rightly pointed out in America, net worth was measured in terms of money in the bank. That is why many rich in wealth but poor in spirit and moral value. Jesus advised the young man to sell off his valuables and gave to the poor in order to follow him for eternal life. He also said how good is it if you earn the whole world and lose the life. That is THUNDER!

The chapter on P.190 titled He Empowered Women with "Some still actively discourage and actually forbid women from taking leadership roles". It is certainly true in business and churches. India, Pakistan and Israel had more women in upper leadership in government. The love policy on P.256 was adopted from Paul. It was a beautiful statement for everyone to work on - parents and children, president and citizens, husband and wife, employer and employee, friend and friend.

Laurie's manual guide advice offers a practical solution at home and at work. Hopefully, Americans follow her advice to set a respectable and moral example. AMEN

Editorial Review:

An inspirational guide for business managers combines spiritual and professional advice on how to work with and motivate others as a means of accomplishing shared goals and achieving economic success. Reprint.

Winning With People: Discover the People Principles that Work for You Every Time

John C. Maxwell

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Ask the successful CEOs of major corporations, entrepreneurs, top salespeople, and pastors what characteristic is most needed for success in leadership positions, and they'll tell you-it's the ability to work with people.

Some people are born with great relationship skills, but those who are not can learn to improve them. In Winning with People Maxwell has translated decades of experience into 25 People Principles that anyone can learn.

Maxwell has divided the People Principles in this book according to the questions we must ask ourselves if we want to win with people:

• Readiness: Are we prepared for relationships?
• Connection: Are we willing to focus on others?
• Trust: Can we build mutual trust?
• Investment: Are we willing to invest in others?
• Synergy: Can we create a win-win relationship?

Each section contains guiding People Principles. Some are intuitive, such as The Lens Principle: Who We Are Determines How We See Others. Others may go against your instincts, such as The Confrontation Principle: Caring for People Should Precede Confronting People. All of them are 100 percent practical!

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

John C. Maxwell, Les Parrott

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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

Servant Leader

Ken Blanchard

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Somewhat disappointing... 3 out of 5 stars.
11 of 11 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.

The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life

Laurie Beth Jones

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Gain Clarity About Your Life Mission 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a great book for gaining clarity about your life mission. The author understands why having a consistent context is a powerful element to bring to all that you do. I enjoy her succinct exercises and have used them with clients in the past.

Find Your Path! 4 out of 5 stars.
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This book is a wonderful tool for those hoping to have a life vision. If you don't have a vision for your life--read this book!

Clear the Path to Your Life Mission 5 out of 5 stars.
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Recently, I purchased my 4th copy of The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life to give away and constantly recommend it to friends. Through a process of choosing verbs, Laurie Beth Jones simplifies the process of clarifying and fine tuning a mission statement that applies not only work but one's entire life. A small group can use the same method to find an shared mission statement for their work together. Jones concludes with a study of the life of Nehemiah and relates it to the concept of being guided by a mission throughout one's lifetime.

Editorial Review:

The author of Jesus, CEO combines spiritual insights and practical advice as part of a program for fulfilling personal business goals and explains how readers can develop life-propelling action plans. Tour.

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

Dave Ramsey

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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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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.
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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…

America's Last Call: On the Brink of a Financial Holocaust

David Wilkerson

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David Wilkerson has totally misrepresented a loving, merciful, and graceful God.... 1 out of 5 stars.
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God is a good God! He isn't mad at us. He not only loves us, He likes us! He will never leave us nor forsake us, no matter how badly we miss it. His love is unconditional. His mercies are new every morning. Great is His faithfulness!

These are radical statements! They go contrary to the typical Christian teaching concerning God. Usually God is represented as stern, angry, and ready to get us for the slightest misstep. This leads to conclusions and attitudes about God that hinder an intimate relationship with Him.

There are reasons for the Lord being represented harshly. In the Old Testament, the Lord vented His anger and judgment often and in devastating ways. There was Noah's flood; the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah; a death angel killed all the first born of Egypt in one night; an angel killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night; and on and on the list goes. There is no doubt our God is a holy God who hates sin and demands justice.

But there is also the portrait of God that Jesus painted through His teachings and actions. He showed mercy on the worst of sinners. He associated with publicans and harlots. The only people to receive His harsh rebukes were religious hypocrites. And His ultimate action of dying for our sins proved beyond any doubt that He came to save, not condemn the world.

How does this fit with the Old Testament view of the harshness and severity of God? Is God schizophrenic? Does He sometimes love us and other times hate us? How can we have a healthy relationship with someone who changes His moods frequently?

These are questions that present a dilemma keeping many people at arm's length from the Lord. The vast majority of people KNOW there is a God. They just don't know how to relate to Him. They are confused because there have been confusing signals sent to them, often by the church.

A minister will say that it was the Lord who sovereignly killed a baby and in the next breath ask if anyone wants to serve this GOOD GOD. We are told that God won't answer the prayer of anyone in sin, yet we are told that we all sin. Where does that leave us?

Without a prayer!

There is a simple answer to these questions and a harmony between the wrath and mercy of God. God is not schizophrenic. There is one true nature of God clearly represented in the Word and that is LOVE! First John 4:8 says,

"...God is love."

He doesn't just love at times. Love is the nature of God! Jesus gave us the greatest representation of the true nature of God ever presented. But what about the harshness of God's judgments in the Old Testament? Many expect God's mercies when we do well, but what about when we sin?

God placed our sin on Jesus and punished Him in our place. God satisfied His own demands for justice, not by punishing us but by punishing His Son in our place. This wasn't a partial payment for our sins, conditional on our holiness being added to it. It was a total payment that leaves us with nothing to do except believe and receive or doubt and do without.

Jesus' payment for our sins forever changed our relationship with the Father. If Jesus had made His sacrifice for sins in the Old Testament, then we wouldn't have seen the wrath of God vented as recorded in the Old Testament scriptures.

Here's an example. In 2 Kings 1, Elijah called fire down from heaven and killed 102 soldiers who had come to arrest him. Jesus' disciples asked to do the same thing and cited Elijah as their example. Jesus rebuked them for even thinking about such an act, saying,

"Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them..." (Lk. 9:55-56)

Jesus rebuked His disciples for trying to follow Elijah's example. This shows that if Jesus had been present on the earth in His role as Messiah, Elijah's act of judgment wouldn't have happened.

There is a difference between the way God dealt with mankind under the Old Covenant and the way He deals with mankind under the New Covenant. One of the biggest problems in the church today is a failure to understand these differences. Before the sacrifice of Jesus there was harsh judgment. It wasn't because the Lord desired to punish us. His nature has always been love. But there was a price that had to be paid for sin, and until that price was paid by Jesus, He had to do something to restrain sin.

It's similar to the way we train our children. If you wait until your child is twenty years old and can comprehend exactly what you say before you begin disciplining him, you and the child will be in big trouble. A child has to be restrained from doing wrong from a very young age. At one or two years old, a child may not understand that it is the devil tempting him to take his sibling's toys. But he can understand, "If you do that again, you are going to get a spanking." He may not comprehend the issues of heaven and hell, but when the devil tempts him with covetousness, he will say "NO!" because of the fear of a spanking.

Likewise, before the new birth, the Lord restrained the amount of sin in the earth through enforcing the strict Old Testament law by harsh judgments. This put the fear of God in men, but. . .

"...fear has torment." (1 Jn. 4:18)

Although the amount of sin may have decreased by those under the law, the sin they did commit became more exceedingly sinful and damaging to their lives through the law (Rom. 7:8-13). Therefore, the law wasn't God's best, or first, way of dealing with sin. Prior to the time God gave the law through Moses, God didn't impute men's sins unto them. That means He wasn't holding men's sins against them or, as the word impute literally means, God wasn't putting men's sins on their account. Romans 5:13 says,

"Until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law."

Men were sinning, and that sin was destroying their lives. God didn't want to punish them. He was willing to show them mercy, in a sense on credit, looking forward to the sacrifice of His own Son for their sins. But men began to take the lack of God's judgment as approval.

This can be clearly seen with Cain and his descendants. Cain killed his brother Abel (Gen. 4). Instead of punishment, God extended mercy toward Cain, even putting a mark on his forehead to warn others that God was protecting him. But Cain's great-great-grandson, Lamech, interpreted this as approval of Cain's murder. Lamech killed a man in self-defense and therefore felt more justified in his killing than Cain was. He said,

"If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold." (Gen. 4:24)

God didn't say that. Lamech said that. Lamech was being presumptuous because of God's lack of punishment upon Cain. Therefore, mankind began to move so far away from a proper standard of holiness that if God had not intervened there wouldn't have been a virgin left from whom Jesus could've been born.

As Paul stated in 2 Corinthians 10:12,

"...but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are not wise."

This has always been the case. If one gets by with sin, others will be emboldened to commit more sin. So, before the Lord could produce the new birth where He came to live within us and guide us through the indwelling of His Holy Spirit, He placed external restraints on sin that even lost people could understand. "You sin and you die." That's the way it was. Not because that's the way God really wanted it to be, but sin had to be restrained until Jesus' atoning sacrifice could be made.

God's lack of punishment on sin had also led to a total loss of a true standard of right and wrong. Men compared themselves with others so often and for so long that no one knew what God originally intended. Something had to be done.

Therefore, God gave the law, but not because it was His best. He could have given the law to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden when they first transgressed, but He waited 2000 years until the time of Moses. That's because the law had serious side effects of condemnation and guilt. God didn't want us to run from Him but to Him. However, sin was destroying the human race and had to have some restraint before Jesus came. That's why He gave the law.

The law wasn't God attempting to save mankind. It was God showing us that we could never measure up to His holy standard. It was to drive us away from self-righteousness and toward receiving the sacrifice of Jesus by faith. Yet, amazingly, the church has interpreted it in a completely opposite manner. Most Christians think the law is wonderful and something that we are obliged to comply with as much as possible. Not!

The law was given for two main purposes. It caused us to fear God's punishment on our sins, and therefore, to those who listened, it lessened the amount of sin in our lives, thereby diminishing Satan's in-roads. Second, it totally took away all hope of being saved by any virtue of our own. The law made everyone guilty before God with no hope of justice. We needed mercy.

Those were the main purposes of the law. It was not God's list of steps one through ten thousand of what you must do to be right with God. It was God's list of all you have done wrong, proving that you can never be right with God unless He provides another form of payment. It was not to set you free. The law was to bind and destroy you. It was a severe spanking for the whole human race to turn us from sin and self-salvation.




Luke 2:14 says,
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will TOWARD MEN."

1 John 2:2,
"And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the WHOLE WORLD."

Romans 2:4,
"knowing that it is the GOODNESS of God that leads man to repentence."


Before I learned these truths, I used to say that God would have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah if He didn't judge America, because we are just as deserving of judgment as they were. But now that I know the truth, I say, "If God does judge America, He will have to apologize to Jesus, because Jesus satisfied God's demands of justice."

Created for Work: Practical Insights for Young Men

Bob Schultz

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Have boys, must buy 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

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.

One of a kind 5 out of 5 stars.
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I haven't found anything out there like this book. It is a wonderful devotional for both boys and girls, and has a way of both convicting and encouraging - but without you actually telling your kids these things yourself! I've spent evenings where my younger ones have volunteered all kinds of ideas for ways of spending their time productively. This casts sloth in a whole new light for the olders (who have entered the temptations of "teen-tiredness".) Fun gets them going, but not industry. This books puts the highlight on lives truly given over to His purposes. Wonderful aid to Godly parenting and preparation of our treasured children to face life as one of His own.

Developing The Leaders Around You How To Help Others Reach Their Full Potential

John C. Maxwell

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Good but not Great 3 out of 5 stars.
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I have to admit that I didn't care for this as much as most of John Maxwell's other books. The information is great and there are a lot of points that can be pulled from this, but it just felt like the book was a bunch of lists within lists. It was actually difficult to digest.

This is one of those books that you can really only read a few pages at a time instead of trying to take in a bunch in one sitting. But even doing this, you'll find that each list is often accompanied by sub-lists and even sub-lists of sub-lists. Again, all the information is great, but you get lost a bit on what list you're reading.

With that said, Developing is still a must-read for any business leader, manager or supervisor. Maxwell provides the framework for not only finding but creating great leaders within your organization. He takes you through the process step by step (and step within step) of why and how to turn your employees into a strong leadership team.

Editorial Review:

Developing leadership qualities in others is the way to ensure success in today's competitive world because the one asset that truly appreciates within any organization is people. Systems become dated. Buildings deteriorate. Machinery wears. But people can grow, develop, and become more effective if they have a leader who understands their potential value.

Developing the Leaders Around You takes personal leadership one step further by showing you how to identify and train potential leaders and foster a productive team spirit.