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Practicing Greatness: 7 Disciplines of Extraordinary Spiritual Leaders (J-B Leadership Network Series) By Reggie McNeal ( Jossey-Bass )
Release Date: 2006-04-21
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Based on his extensive experience as coach and mentor to many thousands of Christian leaders across a broad spectrum of ministry settings, Reggie McNeal helps spiritual leaders understand that they will self-select into or out of greatness. In this important book, McNeal shows how great spiritual leaders are committed consciously and intentionally to seven spiritual disciplines, habits of heart and mind that shape both their character and competence:  The discipline of self-awareness—the single most important body of information a leader possesses  The discipline of self-management—handling difficult emotions, expectations, temptations, mental vibrancy, and physical well-being  The discipline of self-development—a life-long commitment to learning and growing and building on one's strengths  The discipline of mission—enjoying the permissions of maintaining the sense of God's purpose for your life and leadership  The discipline of decision-making—knowing the elements of good decisions and learning from failure  The discipline of belonging—the determination to nurture relationships and to live in community with others, including family, followers, mentors, and friends  The discipline of aloneness—the intentional practice of soul-making solitude and contemplation Â
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 Practicing Greatness
This book is easy to read and clearly exposes the guidelines to be great in Jesus. It shows me that there is a way to participate in expanding his kingdom through applying them to my pastoral context.
Many thanks,
Young-Do
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 Great Practical Advice ( gdruvenga2 )
This book is filled with great advice for the emerging leader. I bought a copy for all my staff, and we are reading the book together.
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Fantastic book!
This has become one of my all-time favorite books on the subject of leadership (and I've read books by some of the most well-know leadership experts).
Usually I run into two problems with other leadership books. First, some of them are just boring to me. Sometimes I have felt like I'm reading through some dry, academic work. This is not too fun--it seems counterintuitive to try to sharpen your skills with a dull book. Secondly, some leadership books are too repetitive and vague. The information kind of runs together, with one chapter looking suspiciously like the previous chapter.
McNeal's book is different. It was a joy to read, and each of the 7 disciplines made a lot of sense to me. Practicing Greatness is more about being a leader than "doing" leadership roles. This book further confirmed my decision to stay in my current ministry and continue to do something that I'm gifted for and passionate about.
I hope you'll take time to read it.
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A good ministry tool ( mks319 )
Better than your average Christian leadership book. It's neither so business-minded as to make you wonder where God is in all this, nor is it so spiritual that it neglects practical application. It challenges you to examine yourself through the Word of God and develop healthy relationships - which are often lacking most in church circles.
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Excellent
This is a great book, and a must read for those looking to better themselves in the areas of leadership and life.
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