Lead . . . for God's Sake!: A Parable for Finding the Heart of Leadership

by Todd Gongwer, Urban Meyer (Foreword by)

Overview

If you’ve ever asked yourself why you do what you do, or wondered what your purpose is in life, this book is for you.

The lives of an intensely-driven basketball coach, an ultra-successful CEO, and an unassuming janitor all intersect in this captivating parable about leadership, relationships, priorities, and the pursuit of success. Drawing on years spent as a sports coach and speaker, Todd Gongwer reveals timeless wisdom about what’s truly important in life and the workplace. An unforgettable story packed with profound truths and inspirational insights about Christian leadership, Lead . . . for God’s Sake! will challenge you to think deeply about:

• Who you are as a leader
• What success means to you
• Why you do what you do

Whether you’re leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to harnessing your influence and becoming the leader you were meant to be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781414370569
Publisher:	Tyndale House Publishers
Publication date:	04/01/2014
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)

What People are Saying About This

Lou Holtz

This is a book I could not put down. Every parent, coach, manager, and leader should read it. I wish I had read it 30 years ago.

Mony Williams

I could not put this book down. It transcends culture, gender, economics . . . something that anyone can relate to. What a message!

Dr. John Mulford

I wish this book had been available to my business students and practitioners over the last twenty-five years. It’s that good!

Mark Merrill

A real life changer! An incredible story packed with great leadership insights. Coaches, parents, and business leaders alike will benefit from reading this book.

John D. Beckett

As a business leader I found its takeaways right on target—touching life where the rubber meets the road. I wasn’t able to put it down.

Wally Armstrong

This wonderful parable really speaks to your heart, I couldn’t put it down. Todd has done a masterful job of condensing servant leadership into simple and applicable truths.

Urban Meyer

One of the most powerful books I have ever read.

Editorial Reviews

If you have ever asked yourself why you do what you do, or wondered what your purpose is in leadership or in life, this book is for you. Whether you’re leading in business, sports, or in your own family, this inspiring story will show you how to take the first—and most important—step in becoming the leader you were meant to be.

A Journey into the Heart of Leadership
Although he’s one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in Kentucky’s history, Steve Rocker, for the first time in his life, is falling short of expectations. His players have lost their will to win, their love for their teammates, and their passion to play. Coach Rocker’s motivational methods that have always worked before— and have resulted in his success­—are now failing, and he doesn’t know why.

Struggling to understand what’s happening, Coach seeks the counsel of one of his most successful friends, CEO Grant Steffin, who, while fighting his own battles, offers advice based on his own leadership experiences. Coach Rocker also stumbles upon some unexpected insight from­—of all people—Joe Taylor, the high school janitor.

As Coach’s season spirals downward, and as he continues to interact with these two intriguing men, the why questions become louder and louder in his head. Why does he do what he does? Or for that matter, why does he even exist? These questions eventually push him to go deeper into his own heart than he ever imagined possible to determine his purpose not only in leadership but also in life.

A captivating story that will help you find your purpose in leadership and in life.

Todd Gongwer has spent nearly twenty years developing his expertise in leadership, team, and cultural dynamics. He has held executive-level positions in companies ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to public entities. Todd also served as an assistant college basketball coach for over a decade. He lives in Indiana with his wife, Traci, and their two wonderful children, Kaden and Kira. Visit www.leadforgodsake.com to learn more about bringing the message of this book to your organization.

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