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Billy Graham: Leading with Love: 5 Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders
Throughout Billy Graham's evangelical ministry, his roles as an evangelist and as ?America's pastor? have been well documented. However, the story that remains untold is the story of his leadership?both publicly and in private, as a minister and as a CEO.
For more than fifty years, Graham was CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and oversaw its worldwide gatherings and diverse media divisions. In addition, he was at the forefront of the robust ?evangelical movement? that rose from obscurity in the 1940s to become a prominent social and political force fifty years later. "Time" magazine named Graham one of the top ten leaders of the twentieth century.
Graham's passionate leadership style has been an inspiration to many, and now, in "Billy Graham: Leading with Love," it is condensed into five essential principles. Based on interviews with Graham's colleagues, associates, and friends, this unique insight into Graham's life and ministry offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of his courageous leadership style and core beliefs.
For more than fifty years, Graham was CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and oversaw its worldwide gatherings and diverse media divisions. In addition, he was at the forefront of the robust ?evangelical movement? that rose from obscurity in the 1940s to become a prominent social and political force fifty years later. "Time" magazine named Graham one of the top ten leaders of the twentieth century.
Graham's passionate leadership style has been an inspiration to many, and now, in "Billy Graham: Leading with Love," it is condensed into five essential principles. Based on interviews with Graham's colleagues, associates, and friends, this unique insight into Graham's life and ministry offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of his courageous leadership style and core beliefs.
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159 pages, Paperback
First published May 20, 2014
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July 6, 2017
Love lessons for leaders
I really enjoyed how the author wove first hand accounts of Billy's life. By giving examples of how Billy dealt with different situations, and people, the book showed not only the dedication Billy had for his mission, by how love was the foundation of his leadership "style". Loving flawed people while they rally against one's decisions is agonizing, but this book showed the thoughtful, humble and wise strategies that seemed to come so naturally to Billy. A worthwhile read.
I really enjoyed how the author wove first hand accounts of Billy's life. By giving examples of how Billy dealt with different situations, and people, the book showed not only the dedication Billy had for his mission, by how love was the foundation of his leadership "style". Loving flawed people while they rally against one's decisions is agonizing, but this book showed the thoughtful, humble and wise strategies that seemed to come so naturally to Billy. A worthwhile read.
November 24, 2019
(NOTE: I'm stingy with stars. For me 2 stars means a good book or a B. 3 stars means a very good book or a B+. 4 stars means an outstanding book or an A {only about 5% of the books I read merit 4 stars}. 5 stars means an all time favorite or an A+ {Only one of 400 or 500 books rates this!).
Graham's character comes through on every page. Hopefully better review later.
Graham's character comes through on every page. Hopefully better review later.
February 4, 2019
Love, Humility, Focus
My Mom became a believer at one of Billy Graham's early meetings in LA. This book explains how he led his organization and his personal priorities and habits. A great example of a true leader.
My Mom became a believer at one of Billy Graham's early meetings in LA. This book explains how he led his organization and his personal priorities and habits. A great example of a true leader.
November 20, 2018
Great book I highly recommend it
Great book it really spoke to my heart
I highly recommend it this kind of Christian leadership is needed so badly in our day
Great book it really spoke to my heart
I highly recommend it this kind of Christian leadership is needed so badly in our day
March 19, 2020
So very good
A really good heart warming read. Very easy to listen to. Grateful for Billy Graham and the legacy he left.
A really good heart warming read. Very easy to listen to. Grateful for Billy Graham and the legacy he left.
December 7, 2022
Leadership from a different perspective
Billy Graham modelled the kind of leadership we need in the world now. Leadership that was based on real love.
Billy Graham modelled the kind of leadership we need in the world now. Leadership that was based on real love.
December 22, 2014
The Quiet Revolution was a good look at the establishment of the Faith-Based Initiatives office in the White House during the Bush Administration. Hein documents successes and notes a few slip-ups in the process as the idea came into action.
First, I found Hein's work encouraging. Had the Bush Administration not become, at least publicly, about the war on terror/Afghan War/Iraq War, the Faith-Based Initiatives Office would have been a better-known thing. The idea was well-based.
Second, the example stories are inspiring. Obviously, we know these are cherry-picked from all the options, but it's good to know that the idea worked at least some of the time. The most inspiring thought is that many of these groups were doing good for their communities already--government involvement only aided them.
Third, I liked the developments of the legal and religious freedom implications of the FBO concept. Religion must stand on its own--any of us who think we'd be better off using government to prop up our faith groups aren't thinking through the implications--but it is possible to aid the practical outworkings of religious groups without funding the religious group itself. It's a tangle, for certain.
I liked this. It shines a light into an area that was too easy to ignore in the "pro-GOP/anti-GOP" rhetoric of the last 4 years of President Bush's tenure. Worth the time to read, in my opinion.
First, I found Hein's work encouraging. Had the Bush Administration not become, at least publicly, about the war on terror/Afghan War/Iraq War, the Faith-Based Initiatives Office would have been a better-known thing. The idea was well-based.
Second, the example stories are inspiring. Obviously, we know these are cherry-picked from all the options, but it's good to know that the idea worked at least some of the time. The most inspiring thought is that many of these groups were doing good for their communities already--government involvement only aided them.
Third, I liked the developments of the legal and religious freedom implications of the FBO concept. Religion must stand on its own--any of us who think we'd be better off using government to prop up our faith groups aren't thinking through the implications--but it is possible to aid the practical outworkings of religious groups without funding the religious group itself. It's a tangle, for certain.
I liked this. It shines a light into an area that was too easy to ignore in the "pro-GOP/anti-GOP" rhetoric of the last 4 years of President Bush's tenure. Worth the time to read, in my opinion.
December 22, 2014
about leading with love for all leaders everywhere
In this overview of Billy Graham's administrative leadership style, Matt Woodley sometimes brings us in close for a micro-view, at other times zooms out for a longer view of habits, traits, and convictions that helped make Graham's ministry and his organization so effective. Although (obviously) Leading with Love maintains a scripture-based Christian perspective, the sections emphasizing Character, Mission, Teamwork, Challenges, and Faith amount to "5 Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders" who aspire to attain almost any goal in a wide range of professions and endeavors.
Leading with Love could be especially excellent for church leadership (pastoral staff, session, council, vestry) to explore ideas about better communication, increased openness, actually admitting mistakes, and especially about the necessity of remaining constantly in prayer about the organization and about oneself as leader. Good material for current and future business leaders, as well.
In this overview of Billy Graham's administrative leadership style, Matt Woodley sometimes brings us in close for a micro-view, at other times zooms out for a longer view of habits, traits, and convictions that helped make Graham's ministry and his organization so effective. Although (obviously) Leading with Love maintains a scripture-based Christian perspective, the sections emphasizing Character, Mission, Teamwork, Challenges, and Faith amount to "5 Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders" who aspire to attain almost any goal in a wide range of professions and endeavors.
Leading with Love could be especially excellent for church leadership (pastoral staff, session, council, vestry) to explore ideas about better communication, increased openness, actually admitting mistakes, and especially about the necessity of remaining constantly in prayer about the organization and about oneself as leader. Good material for current and future business leaders, as well.
December 21, 2014
Praise for a great man!
This book sings the praises of a great man, Dr Billy Graham. There are few men in today's world that can be referred to as "Great", Billy Graham is such a man.
This book tries to tell what goes into the making of this man of God. While the book falls short and is somewhat boring it is worth the time and effort because of the subject. The book does offer insight the heart of Dr Graham and therefore is worth the read.
This book sings the praises of a great man, Dr Billy Graham. There are few men in today's world that can be referred to as "Great", Billy Graham is such a man.
This book tries to tell what goes into the making of this man of God. While the book falls short and is somewhat boring it is worth the time and effort because of the subject. The book does offer insight the heart of Dr Graham and therefore is worth the read.
July 19, 2014
I was so moved in the last couple of chapters that between tears and skin tingling it was hard to read. I thank God for Dr. Graham and all he has done by being humble and prayerful and leaning on God. I truly wish our political leaders would try to be as faithful as I know our country would be in much better shape.
December 9, 2014
This book covers the life and ministry of Evangelist Billy Graham from a standpoint of leadership style and qualities. I was surprised to learn that Billy's approach to leadership very much involved teamwork and openness to the opinions and guidance of the entire team.
June 27, 2014
*I won this book in a GoodReads First Reads giveaway*
June 23, 2015
A good look into Mr Graham's motivation
Good insight and a nice explanation of Billy's leadership. I know him better now. Thank you for this look into his motivation and approach
Good insight and a nice explanation of Billy's leadership. I know him better now. Thank you for this look into his motivation and approach
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