Leading Lessons: Insights on Leadership from Women of the Bible [Paperback]

Jeanne Porter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2005

Asequel to Porter's first book, Leading Ladies, which explored how the Bible supports women in leadership, this volume delves deeper, providing insights into growing into leadership, leading through adversity, challenging the status quo, and seeing leadership potential in unexpected people. Nine scripturally based studies examine lessons of leadership from specific women of the Bible. From Eve, we discover how to unlock our leadership potential; from Esther, we learn about leadership formation from within. Each chapter includes a summary page of empowerment principles, as well as a series of questions for personal reflection or group discussion.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Books (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806651334
• ISBN-13: 978-0806651330
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,522,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good leadership-development resource, November 10, 2006

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P. Jordens (Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leading Lessons: Insights on Leadership from Women of the Bible (Paperback)

In eight chapters Dr. Porter deals with familiar dimensions of leadership (empowerment, integrity, mentoring) from a Biblically supported, Christian perspective. At the end of each chapter she summarizes the lessons learnt and lists questions for further reflection. My personal favorite is chapter 3 which uses the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:5-42) to argue that identifying ourselves as created in God's image is our first step toward true empowerment. While aimed specifically at women, Leading Lessons is also an excellent resource for men. Its principal lesson: the goal of Christian leadership is essentially to lead people to a deeper relationship with God.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LEADING BY DESIGN, July 11, 2005

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CM LUCKIE (OAKLAND, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Leading Lessons: Insights on Leadership from Women of the Bible (Paperback)

Leading Lessons places the reader on a historical and spiritual journey that forces the reader to discover not just one but the various roles she plays as a transformative leader. Rather than subjugate the reader to a single "leadership type/leadership style", the reader begins to see dimensions of herself in each of the prototypes presented. Armed with this new perspective, the reader can begin to craft an action plan that emerges from her spirit, her particular talents, passions, and interests rather than having such forged upon her through an assessment process that is designed to pigeon-hole and which often causes one to miss their true calling.

I highly recommend this reading for anyone that is serious about their journey to wholeness, leadership through service, and evolving their God-given, God-designed skills to the next level of productivity.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leading Lessons lead the Way, June 17, 2005

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Connie R. Robinson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leading Lessons: Insights on Leadership from Women of the Bible (Paperback)

Leading Lessons is a great book for all women in leadership positions or those aspiring to leadership positions. The book is exceptionally valueable to Chrisitan women who frequently encounter"boundary issues" in the business world.
I commend Dr. Porter for sharing not only her insights on biblical women of leadership but foremost for providing concrete biblical doumentation.