LEADERSHIP FROM THE INSIDE OUT: The Character of Leadership

by Denis Ndogo Ekobena

Overview

The purpose of this book is to help leaders and aspiring leaders strengthen their leadership character, and, as a consequence, position themselves for greater opportunity, influence, and impact. When your character is strengthened your leadership will expand because you will become the kind person people want to follow.

Character has become a crucial issue today precisely because of the myriad of leaders in the political, business, and religious worlds who have fallen morally. How many leaders have ruined their lives and damaged the lives of others through immorality? Leaders need to remember that they influence many others beyond themselves; they never fall in a vacuum. They also need to realize that replacing fallen leaders is a slow and difficult process.

So how can we guard against falling? First, we must take care not to emphasize the gifts of a leader over his or her character. We have an unhealthy tendency to see and reward the gift more than the character; but both are to be developed. We must strike the following balance if we are to finish well.

While some believe that leadership is determined by one's leadership skills and abilities such as; good communicator, the power of persuasion, knowledge, vision and experience, but if you want to become an influencer, you must be a person of character because it is the foundation upon which the above qualities are built on. If that foundation of character is weak or fundamentally flawed, then being a person of influence becomes impossible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780984174980
Publisher:	world changers publications
Publication date:	12/17/2016
Series:	LEADERSHIP FROM THE INSIDE OUT , #2
Pages:	134
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.29(d)

Table of Contents

FOREWORD..................................................................13
INTRODUCTION.............................................................15
1. CHARISMA VS CHARACTER.....................................17
2. THE LEADER'S PREPARATION...............................30
3. THE HEART OF A LEADER...................................51
4. LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATION................................64
5. FLEE FROM THESE THINGS, O MAN OF GOD......72
6. LEADERSHIP ETHICS.................................................84
7. LEADERSHIP QUALITIES WORK SHEET............102
PRACTICAL STEPS TO WORK ON YOUR CHARACTER...............................................................120
Notes............................................................................123 Acknowledgement.........................................................125 About the Author.................................................................126

Editorial Reviews

"The need of the hour for our world is not just for a motivated leader who looks good on the outside. We need leaders who are different, who will transcend their reliance on charisma, gifts and talents. We need leaders who are different inside out."
-Bruce Witt, Leadership Unlimited, USA
"In Leadership from the Inside out, Dr. Denis Ekobena provides an excellent primer to the growing collective of leadership wisdom. He accurately contends that true Christian leadership is a spiritual grace, resourced by a spiritual power, and administered in spiritual humility. Dr. Ekobena shows the insightful need of leadership inspired by a heavenly design: inside vs. outside. Please read this book, and receive the blessing/ grace of leadership from the inside."
-Rev. Dr. Kerry Allison, Senior Pastor Church of the Redeemer, Los Angeles and President National Black Presbyterian Caucus, Southern California.
"Leadership from the inside out is an excellent handbook that will certainly challenge or equip anyone who is called to lead. This concise piece of work by Dr. Denis Ekobena is a daring approach in confronting some of the issues of modern day leadership."
-Timothy Epupa, Author, Jurist & Pastor Word of Hope
"At last an inspiring book for developing the Christ-like leadership in you. I recommend this book to everyone who desire to see a change in the world through leading from the inside out. In this book, Dr. Ekobena believes that the whole aim of leadership is developing the leadership in others. In his own words, "One of our greatest calls as a leader is to empower others." Dr. Denis Ekobena continues to educate and empower leaders to model their leadership after the principles of Jesus Christ. This book is well written and very insightful. Dr. Denis Ekobena draws wisdom from successful men and women of God, his own years of experience in the ministry and the
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practical lessons from the Word of God. As you read this book, may God infuse you with inspiration and wisdom as you lead your generation for Jesus Christ. This is one of the best book I have read on leadership. Read and lead."
-Kwame Frimpong, Senior Pastor Power House International Church
"Christian leadership requires biblical character, good practices, and skills. However, if you were only able to have either character or ability as a leader, it would be best to choose Christ- like character. This book offers an analysis of the essential characteristics of a leader. This book is a must for everyone aspiring to fulfill the call to Godly Leadership. I encourage every leader, young or old, to read this book, sit with the Holy Spirit and take a good look at yourself. Leadership is a challenge. It involves the sacrifice of time, proper handling of authority, and embracing the call to leadership. We must always come back to the basics, the foundations of what it takes to be a great leader."
-Dr. Josh Peters, President and General Director of FIRE International
"The influence and role of leadership cannot be underestimated. Whether a leader impacts the ministry, the business world, or government, the fact is that their influence is critical on multiple fronts. In this new book, Dr. Denis Ekobena does an incredible job in bringing to light why the heart motivations of leaders drive their decisions, actions, responses, dreams, character, etc. He offers a candid picture into the multiple pitfalls that plague leaders with wrong agendas, as well as showing the essential elements needed for leadership that is founded on morality,
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courage, and integrity. I strongly recommend that everyone aspiring to leadership read and re-read this book and allow God to use it to fashion and even forge your heart motivations by the truths disclosed in this important work!"
-Keith Collins, Senior Pastor/FIRE Church, Director/FIRE School of Ministry Founder-President of Generation Impact Ministries

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