The Management Methods of Jesus: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business [Audio Cassette]

Bob Briner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1998

Bob Briner introduces us to the principles of management practiced by the greatest manager the world has ever known--Jesus Christ. The Management Methods of Jesus is full of insights on real-life situations managers and business people face every day.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Broadman & Holman Publishers (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805412654
• ISBN-13: 978-0805412659
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,043,942 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #65 in Books > Books on Cassette > Business > Careers & Business Life
  • #82 in Books > Books on Cassette > Business > Management

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13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth It!, February 1, 2004

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Manuel Hernandez (Groton, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Management Methods Of Jesus Ancient Wisdom For Modern Business (Hardcover)

I was caught by the title of this book and couldn't wait to read it in one sitting since it is quite small. I was so sorely disappointed. There wasn't any redeeming qualities at all.

This book failed in 2 major areas: 1. It gives us nothing of values when it comes to management skills. Very poor in showing any application in what the author would submit as a "management" statement. They would be better qualified as "one liners" or thoughts fom a manager. Though even at that there was no defense or application at all.

2. I had expected to read Jesus's thoughts on management; deep insights from the one called the Son of God; at least a little ray of light from heaven. Absolutely NOTHING!!! This is a blatant example of exploitation on the name of Jesus. It is almost as if the christian market was targeted and yet only light sprinkles from the Bible or a quote would satisfy the target.

I honestly believe that the "manangement" points were selected and then a supporting verse or Biblical statement was searched for to add on and call it Jesus's.

This book is a sham. Maybe I feel strongly about this review because I know the Bible and I teach leadership skills internationally.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book left me wanting for more, December 6, 1999

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J. Grey (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Management Methods Of Jesus Ancient Wisdom For Modern Business (Hardcover)

As a corporate middle manager and as a Christian, I was intrigued by this slim volume. I was encouraged by its message of servant leadership, but wished for greater depth and detail. I also felt that the author stretched some of the quoted scriptures to fit the chosen topic, to the extent that I was occasionally uncertain as to how the scripture supported the topic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good For Beginner, July 13, 2007

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C. Alexander - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Management Methods of Jesus: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Business (Paperback)

This book provides a good summary of important managerial skills. Briner does a good job of correlating these skills with the life and teachings of Jesus although at times he seems to be reaching to make the correlation. I'm new to management and I chose this book because of the title. It is an easy read. I enjoyed Briner's engaging writing style. Each management skill is presented individually in a chapter, which allows for easy class discussion. Overall I think it is a great book for managers and Christians.