Deadly Viper Character Assassins (Hardcover)

~ Mike Foster & Jud Wilhite (Author), John Davis (Illustrator)
Key Phrases: character creep, Bling Bling Assassin, Assassin of Character Creep

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Product Description

Deadly Viper Character Assassins is a kung fu inspired book on leadership integrity. With provocative and honest insights on burnout, out of control emotions, sex, money, transparency, and second chances, Deadly Viper is a must read for every leader looking for sustained success. So whether you're an executive at a large company, a daring entrepreneur, a gifted salesman, or serving at a church or non-profit, Deadly Viper Character Assassins will engage you in the critical conversations about finding true meaning in life and leadership.

From the Back Cover

Integrity is under attack. Character assassins are on the prowl, seeking to ambush people at their points of vulnerability—in their homes, in their churches, in their relationships. Shredded reputations litter the landscape, ruined by just one or two bad choices.

But everyday leaders, from mothers and fathers to preachers and teachers, can fight back and win. Deadly Viper Character Assassins equips them with comprehensive, no-nonsense self-defense training to protect their most priceless possession: their character. Working in tandem, this book and DVD curriculum initiate a growing movement of men and women who want to finish strong and live with no regrets.

No psychobabble or clinical discussions—just straight talk from two guys who know the opponents and what it takes to beat them. Deadly Viper Character Assassins will help untarnished leaders stay untarnished and will show the way out for those mired in the ugly consequences of bad decisions.

Through honest, eye-opening reading and eight interactive small group DVD sessions, Deadly Viper Character Assassins helps cultivate lifestyles of radical integrity and radical grace. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 172 pages
• Publisher: Ethur; 1 edition (October 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888741074
• ISBN-13: 978-1888741070
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #708,696 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Addressing some good issues with a serious flaw, November 4, 2009

By	W. Reed (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Deadly Viper Character Assassins: A Kung Fu Survival Guide for Life and Leadership (Hardcover)

Marketing on racial stereotypes can seem inventive/creative from a majority culture perspective while unintentionally and somewhat obliviously being extremely hurtful to others. Integrity demands that we recognize our blind spots when they arise.

It is important to realize that sin and the hurt it inflicts is often not our intent. There should be grace for that. There should also be integrity that is willing to lose face and lose profits when the error is brought to light.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars So Bad it needs a Sequel (or two), November 6, 2009

By	Anonymous "Anonymous" (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Deadly Viper Character Assassins: A Kung Fu Survival Guide for Life and Leadership (DVD)

I am surprised how easy it is now to exploit racial stereotypes even in Christian media. This is an unprecedented low for Zondervan. Yet I have two suggestions for sequel titles: 'Strappin Gats: Who Dat Frontin in Ma Hood?' and 'Tomahawk Chop: The Great Spirit of Self Defense.' Just some ideas guys, don't take any offense at my racial insensitivity.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Your Time, September 25, 2009

By	Michael Melilli (Placentia, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Deadly Viper Character Assassins: A Kung Fu Survival Guide for Life and Leadership (Hardcover)

I really wish this book had been out years ago.

In an era of political scandals, I think our leaders should take some time to sit down and read through Deadly Viper Character Assassins. Maybe it would have kept them from heading down the slippery slopes that ended up making them fodder for the Daily Show. I mean really, someone should have put this book in Rod Blagojevich and Mark Sanford's Christmas stocking.

Deadly Viper doesn't just offer tips for DC insiders, it was packed full of things I could apply to my own life. How to better set myself up to be a man of quality and integrity both at work and home. The principles are straight forward and common sense but they're exactly the first things I know I tend to overlook in the rush of my day to day life.

What I really appreciated was that this wasn't just a Christian perspective. I've shared this book with my believing and non-believing friends alike and the truths inside applied to them all.

I can't recommend this book enough, I loved every page of it. Not just the message but the design as well, every page is gorgeous. I didn't feel like I was reading a self-help book or some boring how-to but sharing in the authors' experiences and personal insights.