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How to Lead and Still Have a Life: The 8 Principles of Less is More Leadership

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I have read many leadership books, business books and christian living books. It doesn't matter what profession you are in, please get this book. It will give you more peace, joy, and more time for what is most important in your life. I cannot write a review good enough because this book is on the same level with any leadership book that has ever been written. I didn't say that right, this is the "best" book that I have ever read. Thank you Dr. and Pastor Burke. I pray that God bless you more then you and your family and your work can imagine. I love you and please continue your "Excellent Leadership to the World".

The two books I give away to help people (especially leaders) balance their lives more than any others are this one by Burke and "Life Focus" by Jerry Foster. As a professional Life Coach and Pastor I have found in over 25 years of ministry that most people (even leaders) are merely surviving and very few are actually thriving. The principles and practices articulated in this book by Burke (former pastor of Fullerton Evangelical Free Church for many years) are biblical, logical, practical, and when applied - liberating.

In the first chapter Burke talks about how difficult it is to be a leader today and explicates the following ten facts:

1) The Rules Have Changed
2) Life is Faster
3) Change is Accelerating
4) Expectations Are Higher
5) The Culture Is in Moral Decay
6) Servant-leadership Is Stretching
7) You Are a Limited Resource
8) Leadership Is a Draining Experience
9) More is Not the Answer
10) There Is Hope

In my experience as a leader, pastor, and life coach I see leaders respond to these challenges by trying to do more (like a juggler who drops all the plates because he's trying to do too much), or they give up - because it's just too hard.

Burke offers a solution as an antidote to doing more, or giving up, by doing less by utilizing your strengths, your schedule, and by operating in each of these areas when you are at your best in short blocks of time. I for one, and many others I've coached have been helped immensely by applying the "less is more" philosophy.

In the rest of the book Burke breaks down leadership into manageable categories and responsibilities:

Section One: The Inner Ring--the Heart of the Leader

Section Two: The Middle Ring--The Heart of Leadership

Section Three: The Outer Ring--The Heart of Execution

Honestly, I am amazed that more people haven't read this book or heard of Dale Burke. He is a leader who knows what he's talking about - by knowledge, action, and experience, and he is an excellent communicator. I believe that this book will help any person who desires to be less overwhelmed with the responsibilities of life, and have more balance and effectiveness immensely. Read it and than give a copy away to your disciple, apprentice, or mentoree - you and they will be glad you did and so will those you live and work with - guaranteed!

This is a must-read for Christians. A great book offering insights based on biblical truths regarding the essence of leadership. Practical and essential.

Dale was my pastor for 10 years and is still a good friend. He really knows how to lead AND keep his own life in perspective. A great husband, father and friend. The book is laced with practical advice and real life experience. Perfect for people in ministry.

This book has valueable insight for those who lead whether in a secular career or in the ministry. It has offered words of wisdom to both myself and my husband, neither of us are in the ministry but have hectic daily schedules due to jobs that require a lot of leadership abilities. Easy to read and apply to your life.