5 leadership books to read in 2022
In the list, I include books that have been influential in my leadership and books I’m interested in reading.
Book review: Quiet, by Susan Cain
A book review of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain.
Book review: The Long Game, by Dorie Clark
There is a desire to think long-term and to plan for that not-too-distant future, but the tyranny of the urgent gets in the way.
Book review: The Burnout Epidemic, by Jennifer Moss
It's a word packed with a lot of baggage. And it is something that touches many people. Whether you yourself struggle with it, or it's an issue with a friend or loved one, burnout is prevalent in our society right now.
Book review: Beyond Order, by Jordan B. Peterson
Jordan B. Peterson, author of Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, has become famous for his intellectual, honest search for truth and understanding. He dares to challenge many of the accepted norms of modern society and engenders much animosity as a result.
Book review: Ready or Not – Kingdom Innovation for a Brave New World, by Doug Paul
This is a book to read, re-read, ponder, contemplate, work through and discuss, discuss, discuss.
5 books to read in November
Is there a better time to curl up with a good book? Here are five you could benefit from as a leader.
Book review: On Reading Well, by Karen Swallow Prior
Here's my review of On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books, by Karen Swallow Prior.
5 books leaders should read in September 2021
There's a never-ending great wealth of information to be found in books. Here's a list of great titles that will help you either professionally, personally or spiritually.
Book review: Gentle and Lowly, by Dane Ortlund
This book is well written and digs into key Scriptures, some of which are not often studied by the average Christian.
Interview with Joseph Lalonde about Reel Leadership
This book is great for any biblical leader who enjoys movies but struggles to find a way to use them effectively.
Book review: Gun Lap, by Robert Wolgemuth
I enjoyed this book. It certainly helped me evaluate my stage of life and think through a number of important issues. I want to end well.
Book review: With Christ in the School of Prayer, by Andrew Murray
Murray takes the reader into Christ's school of prayer, providing 31 lessons from the life of Jesus on prayer. He also includes additional material at the end on the prayer life of George Muller.
Book review: The Motive, by Patrick Lencioni
What is our motivation for wanting to be a leader?
Book Review: Conflict and Leadership, by Christian Muntean
If you have ever worked with people, you have experienced conflict. It's almost impossible to work alongside, with, or for someone and not bump heads or disagree on something.
Book review: Martin Luther, by Eric Metaxas
I have studied Luther for years, but I learned a number of new things about him through this book.
Book review: The Problem of the Old Testament, by Duane Garrett
This book stretched me. I found it very helpful as I have been attempting to think through the proper use of the Old Testament today.
Book review: The Black Swan Effect — A Response to Gender Hierarchy in the Church
This book by Felicity Dale includes the perspectives of men and women leaders on two important questions: "Should women answer the call that God has on their lives?" and "Should they be welcomed to serve that calling in the church, alongside men?"
Book review: Morality — Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times
I found this book interesting and insightful. For our present age, it has much to contribute to the conversation on what it will take to bring people closer together once again.
Why I wrote ‘Christians in an Age of Outrage’ and why I believe it is more important than ever
I want to help Christians engage an outraged world with discernment and wisdom, seeing the world as the mission field to which God has called us.
