Jesus, Life Coach: Learn from the Best (Hardcover)

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Product Description

There was a time when only athletes had coaches. Now, everyone from CEOs to at-risk youth are being coached. The International Coaching Federation--which began with only a handful of people--now boasts membership of over 5,000, and currently more than 150,000 people call themselves Life Coaches. The benefits of coaching have been well documented, but having the right coach is critical.

Jesus had only three years to train the twelve disciples, yet in that time he managed to turn this ragamuffin group into lean, clean marketing machines. Divided into four critical sections--Focus, Balance, Productivity, and Fulfillment--Jesus, Life Coach presents a faith-based coaching program with Jesus as the model. Delving into the principles Jesus used to transform those around him, the book offers proven strategies and countless applications for modern-day coaches.

About the Author

Laurie Beth Jones has written several best-selling books, including Jesus, CEO; Jesus, Life Coach; The Path; Jesus in Blue Jeans; and Teach Your Team to Fish. Her books have been Business Week and Wall Street Jounal bestsellers and have been translated into twelve foreign languages, with worldwide sales of one million copies. Using practical wisdom, bursts of humor, and reality-based thinking, Ms. Jones has become one of the world's leading consultants for businesses that want to take their work - and their workers - to unparalleled levels of performance, satisfaction, and success. She lives out her mission daily, which is to "recognize, promote, and inspire the divine connection in myself and others."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (April 14, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785261907
• ISBN-13: 978-0785261902
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #426,084 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not what i expected, October 30, 2004

By	A. erselius "(<wife of)" (southern California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I heard the ad for this book on the radio I rushed right out and bought it (I NEVER do this!), not even looking inside first. I thought it would be about how to figure out what to do with one's life, career wise; sort of a Christian "What Color Is Your Parachute?"

It's not. It reads like a daily devotional book. It's a fine devotional book too, but the title is wrong and misleading.

Furthermore, I had a bit of trouble relating to the author who seemed to be all business-woman whereas I've been a stay at home Mom for 18 years.

Because she was talking about the intimacy of life choices I would expect her to share a bit about why she never married. This was not the case.

IN sum, this book would be a nice gift for a seriously single working woman who needs a daily devotional.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book encourages Thinking - Questioning - Asking Tough Questions - That's Coaching!, November 18, 2005

By	Jeffrey Elmore "Jeff" (Kenly, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really enjoyed the book - read it through once underlined points to remember. Now I am going back and reading again the highlights. I like it even better, the second time through. Miss Jones' writing show passion. A man or woman, anybody who acts on the truths in this book will see change. That's what Coaching is about, Forward Change, not dwelling on the past, but learning, not dwelling in it. I am a man and enjoyed it greatly.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not what you might expect, May 30, 2005

By	A. erselius "(<wife of)" (southern California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Jesus, Life Coach : Learn from the Best (Hardcover)

When I heard the add for this book I expected it be a Christian version of "What Color is your Parachute," helping me to decide what to do with my life. I ran right out and bought it without even checking the inside! I NEVER do this. I usually just check out books from the library! The title and the ad were misleading. I see this as a fine daily devotional, especially for serious business women like the author. I have been a stay-at-home mom for 17 years and could not relate that well to this author. I was also surprised that she never shared why she never married seeing that the topics she covered were so personal.