This book is about a coach of a high school basketball team and a ceo of a fortune 500 hundred company finding themselves in the same boat. Will i lead for my reasons or for the benefit of others. Lead for godsake is a book of profound life lessons. Todd, youve got to get this book out to the masses.
Whether youre leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to becoming the leader you were meant to be. A parable for finding the heart of leadership 9781414370569 by todd gongwer. For god s sake a parable for finding the heart of leadership hardcover 2011 todd gongwer. Interestingly enough, my friend didnt give me any advice, he just gave me this book and said read it. Contact todd i take very seriously the opportunity to hear from, and respond to you personally. This fictional audiobook, paints the picture vividly while also causing one to evaluate their purpose and what is really important in life. The book has been called a game changer by national championship football coach urban meyer. Whether youre leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to becoming the leader you were.
By writing in a parable style, todd pulls you into the story. Urban meyer ohio state football coach on leadership and lead. As you enter, you will be helping me to spread the word about this blog at the same time. The lives of an intenselydriven basketball coach, an ultrasuccessful ceo, and an unassuming janitor all intersect in this captivating parable about leadership. Leadership blog todd gongwer author of leadfor gods. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lead. Thats why, at kardia transformation group our unique development experiences always work from the inside out, helping you build your culture on a foundation of leadership excellence that lasts. My plan is to give away one book a month for the entire year. My wrist band lead for god s sake reminds me everyday who i am and my purpose. Todd gongwer s first book is a three point play that will warm the heart of anyone who has ever coached or played high school basketball.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. If youve ever asked yourself why you do what you do, or wo. The book will draw you in from chapter one and leave you emotionally moved at the end. Todd gongwer, and other leadership icons thoughts on being your best in leadership, and what it means to live and lead from the foundation of your true purpose. All coaches and parents should read this book as a guide and reminder about how to teach living to young people.
The lives of an intenselydriven basketball coach, an ultrasuccessful ceo, and an unassuming janitor all intersect in this captivating parable about leadership, relationships, and the pursuit of success. Its light hearted and yet deeply penetrating story line. Read pdf lead for gods sake todd gongwer jim tressel sam lombardo of fca asks the panel of speakers to give advice on how anyone can lead for god s sake. He had been impacted by the message in the book id recently written, and asked if we could get together to chat about the principles within. This book was a required reading for my masters on leadership. Lead for god s sake is a great little book that was given to me by keith tyler.
Lead for god s sake a parable for finding the heart of leadership. Todd gongwer is a passionate firsttime author with over twenty years of experience in leadership, team, and cultural. Remember, making the choice to lead for the benefit of others means your leading from the heart, with love. The author used fictional characters to teach important skills essential to anyone that was interested in learning to become a christlike leader. Part 1 of 3 todd gongwer, author of the popular leadership book, lead. Lead for gods sake shares multiple life lessons that are used in daily life. Lead for gods sake was not your typical book on leadership. A captivating story that will help you find your purpose and leadership in life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is right on as to the secrets of leading others in all walks of life. How can we motivate the people to work harder for them and show leadership. Todd gongwer is a passionate firsttime author with over twenty years of experience in leadership, team, and cultural dynamics.
After about an hour of meaningful dialogue, our conversation shifted. Todd gongwer s thoughts on being your best in leadership, and what it means to live and lead from the foundation of your true purpose in this life. In 2010, my life changed significantly after i wrote and released my first book, lead for god s sake. Its light hearted and yet deeply penetrating story line is engaging, inspirational and at times poignant. Keith is the head of the west virginia fellowship of christian athletes. Gongwer is one of the most inspirational books i have ever read. I was given this book by a friend when i expressed to him how frustrated i was with the head coach of our football teams lack of leadership. Todd gongwer has spent nearly twenty years developing his expertise in leadership, team, and cultural dynamics. It has been credited with having a huge impact on coach meyers decision to come out of the broadcast booth and take over the reigns of the ohio state buckeyes. The author used fictional characters to teach important skills essential to anyone that was.
I highly recommend reading lead for god s sake and you will not be disappointed. If you have a heart for leadership and really want to know how you can enhance those skills, this is the book for you. I would recommend this book to anyone who may be struggling with success that feels. This book is about a coach of a high school basketball team and a ceo of a fortune. Last year, i had lunch with a very successful marketing professional. An unforgettable story packed with profound truths, lead. Todd gongwer puts together a suspenseful page turning drama packed book that will challenge your leadership style and purpose in life. Whether youre leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to becoming the leader you were meant. Todd gongwer is the bestselling author of leadfor gods sake. I didnt expect it to be a story type of book because most text books are nonfiction. Atheism, scepticism, rambles, doubt, secularism, and archive robertxlester moved to robertwlester recommended for.
Todd gongwer takes the reader on an inspirational fiction about where to find the heart of leadership. All i am asking from you is to follow the rafflecopter instructions below. He ended his basketball playing days at the university of charleston as their second all time leading scorer. Steve rocker, one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in kentuckys history, is about to enter into the most difficult season of his career. However, not too far behind is my love for the amazing opportunities i get traveling from coast to coast encouraging leaders from all walks of life. If youve ever asked yourself why you do what you do, or wondered what your purpose is in life, this book is for you. God is not great christopher hitchens audio book p1 duration. It had a great message, and presented it in a way that kept my at. The lives of an intenselydriven basketball coach, an ultrasuccessful ceo, and an unassuming janitor all intersect in this captivating. For god s sake excessive passion and competitiveness whether in sports or in business has extreme negative consequences. Todd gongwer is the bestselling author of lead for god s sake. I had a hard time putting it down so i could get my work done.
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