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Lead Like Jesus: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time
"The more I read the Bible, the more evident it becomes that everything I have ever taught or written about effective leadership over the past 25 years, Jesus did to perfection. He is simply the greatest leadership role model of all time." Ken Blanchard
With simple yet profound principles from the life of Jesus, and dozens of stories and leadership examples from his life ex...more
With simple yet profound principles from the life of Jesus, and dozens of stories and leadership examples from his life ex...more
Paperback, 239 pages
Published
March 1st 2007
by W Publishing Group
(first published 1979)
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Ken Blanchard, world renowned author of The One Minute Manager, does an outstanding job connecting the leadership wisdom in Scripture to the business world. He uses the approach of helping leaders answer who will they follow by looking at the heart of a servant leader, the head of a servant leader, the hands of a servant leader and the habits of a servant leader. Very inspiring and very good tool to help someone discern whether or not they are in the right role or truly following Jesus's example...more
The title certainly didn't endear me ... but I'm glad that I got over myself (though I doubt Jesus would have used a title like this!). Anyway, I appreciated that they talk about the internal aspects of leadership (the heart and head) and how out of those flow the externals of leadership (hands and habits). Philosophically I agree with them and found their examples to have been rooted in real life instead of pie in the sky unrealistic ones.
Jun 28, 2009
Robyn
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2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who have NOT read any Servant Leadership books before.
What a disappointment. I expected more from Blanchard then vague generalizations, biblical clichés, and boring repetition. There are some insightful leadership morsels, but if you’ve ever read any Servant Leadership books before, don’t plan on finding anything new or intriguing here. Once you’ve read the first chapter, you’ve basically read the entire book, as everything repeats from that point on. For me, reading this book was painful and a waste of time.
A wonderful book! I think we all fall short of being this kind of leader. The benefit of books like this one is that it really allows you to see where you're falling short and work specifially on those areas. A great book to read for ANYONE, whether in a formal leadership position or in any position of leadership be that a spouse or a parent or anyone who is involved in others lives.
Finding this book was a serendipitous experience. I was at B&N for a meeting and decided to take a quick look at the bargain aisles before leaving the store. Ken Blanchard is one of my favorite leadership mentors so this book caught my eye. I loved it! Will probably read it again and again to apply the many wonderful insights and principles.
Mar 17, 2010
Rashelle Simmons
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This is a great how-to book about how to lead. The example of Jesus Christ is the main focus. It's very simple to read and follow. This book is good for anyone, especially parents who are aimed at raising their children religiously. It talks about being a servant leader as Jesus was.
I found many useful ideas in this book, particularly in terms of examining myself and my motivations. I am working to apply these ideas in daily life, but as with most leadership books, there is so much to learn and apply that it seems I am constantly falling short. As leadership books go, this is a decent one. But I did become tired of their references to their own seminars and workshops, as if they are trying to promote their own program or ministry. And as usual I struggled with the idea of r...more
Audio version – live content from a Lead Like Jesus Seminar: Fruitful discussions of Jesus as a leadership role model from church and business leaders. B.
"Lead like Jesus" is exactly that. A look at the life and leadership model of Jesus, His example, His methods, His teachings as shared with the disciples. It firmly teaches the model of servant-leadership as expressed by Jesus Himself.
Very inspirational book. Helped me get through a tough time when I had a poor manager.
Great book on servant leadership. As much of a study as an instructional guide.
Some great info on Jesus as the greatest leader that ever lived.
I was expecting it to be more practical
Ken is the one who encouraged me to start writing...
Oct 01, 2012
Timothy
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3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Christians in leadership roles
The book took an interesting stance on leadership, but when it boiled down it didn't seem much different than a typical leadership book - outside the underlying motivation for leading which I felt the book understated, loving people the way Christ loved. Though it did lay out some suggestions I felt would be helpful in the development of spiritual habits. I didn't find the examples of situations very helpful or applicable.
Looks at life of Jesus as a model for leadership. Proports to be for leadership not just at work, but also marriage, parenting, etc. However, the content doesn't much address leadership outside of work situation. Some of the chapters are good, but mostly this is hard to get through. Would have been a stellar magazine article, but authors repeat themselves too much.
I really like this book. It was very inspiring. No matter what kind of leading you are, or might be doing, this is a good book to read. Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges out line 4 principles and give you much to think about concerning leadership and really, just everyday life. The thought I hold on to from this book is: To lead like Jesus is to serve.
Research/Project: Leadership Moreau, Spiritual Leadership Development program for college students
- overall excellent resource (re: who moved my cheese)
- see discussion guide (in the back of the book, last few pages);
- presents one perspective/approach to leadership and spirituality
- Christianity
- overall excellent resource (re: who moved my cheese)
- see discussion guide (in the back of the book, last few pages);
- presents one perspective/approach to leadership and spirituality
- Christianity
Vogue terms and trendy nomenclature are not enough to save this book. While some of the concepts are okay, this book fails miserably when it tries to point out Biblical principles. I would steer clear of it, it is definitely a waste of time and money.
This book is a must read for anybody who wants to be an effective leader. And if you are a Christian, it would be irresponsible not to read it! What a model of servant leadership He was!!
EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS BOOK!!! It is life changing and the way that you look at effective leadership of not only people but of yourself...will change ....
Another book by the leadership guru Ken Blanchard. I bought this as a supplement to Leading at a Higher Level, but w/a Christian component.
Values, principles and lessons that can be aplied internally in our personal lives and that can reflect positively upon others.
Blanchard puts concepts into simple and easy to apply language. A joy every time I read it (five times so far).
Another kicker in the pants! But a great read. Real practical stuff about being a great servant and leader.
Slow read. Good for Christian leaders. Used as missionary group study in East Asia.
I enjoyed the book. I probably should read it again!
Kind of basic. First half better than the rest.
Great book. I recommend it.
Jul 26, 2007
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Blanchard was born in Orange, New Jersey and grew up in New Rochelle, New York.He attended New Rochelle High School, graduating in 1957. He completed a BS degree in government and philosophy at Cornell University in 1961, a MA degree in sociology and counseling at Colgate University in 1963 and a PhD degree in education administration and leadership at Cornell University in 1967. As an undergradua...more
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