The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development (Paperback)

by Robert Clinton (Author)

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LEADERSHIP. Where do leaders come from? What does it take to be a leader? When does leadership begin?

The answers to these questions may surprise you. Leadership is not confined to position, title, or training, nor is it limited by experience. In fact, these things sometimes cloud the real issue of leadership.

In The Making of a Leader, Dr. Robert Clinton identifies the patterns God uses to develop a leader. By studying the lives of hundreds of historical, biblical, and contemporary leaders, Dr. Clinton has determined the six stages of leadership development, and he establishes checkpoints to clarify where you are in the process.

As you examine these principles and case studies, you'll begin to recognize that the ministry of leadership flows from a person's being. And that's something God continues to mold throughout a lifetime.

Designed for use as a resource, The Making of a Leader will prove invaluable for students, lay or professional leaders, counselors, or anyone in a leadership training position. It will help you: 1) Identify those with leadership characteristics 2) Direct the development of maturing leaders 3) Recognize where you are in the development process 4) Counsel those who are experiencing periods of trial or frustration

And each chapter concludes with a "personal application" section to further help you become a better prepared leader.

"The Making of a Leader will be a great encouragement to leaders (lay, professional or future) as they begin to see the direct hand of God in their development."-Dr. Robert Clinton

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LEADERSHIP. Where do leaders come from? What does it take to be a leader? When does leadership begin? The answers to these questions may surprise you. Leadership is not confined to position, title, or training, nor is it limited by experience. In fact, these things sometimes cloud the real issue of leadership. In The Making of a Leader, Dr. Robert Clinton identifies the patterns God uses to develop a leader. By studying the lives of hundreds of historical, biblical, and contemporary leaders, Dr. Clinton has determined the six stages of leadership development, and he establishes checkpoints to clarify where you are in the process. As you examine these principles and case studies, you’ll begin to recognize that the ministry of leadership flows from a person’s being. And that’s something God continues to mold throughout a lifetime. Designed for use as a resource, The Making of a Leader will prove invaluable for students, lay or professional leaders, counselors, or anyone in a leadership training position. It will help you: 1) Identify those with leadership characteristics 2) Direct the development of maturing leaders 3) Recognize where you are in the development process 4) Counsel those who are experiencing periods of trial or frustration And each chapter concludes with a "personal application" section to further help you become a better prepared leader. "The Making of a Leader will be a great encouragement to leaders (lay, professional or future) as they begin to see the direct hand of God in their development."-Dr. Robert Clinton

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Product Details Paperback: 272 pages Publisher: NavPress (September 1, 1988) Language: English ISBN-10: 0891091920 ISBN-13: 978-0891091929 Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,639 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #17 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Protestantism > Inspirational #24 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian Living > Leadership #56 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Ministry & Church Leadership > Church Administration

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars How Leaders Develop and How You Can Too!, May 9, 2006 By  Keith E. Webb "Cross-Cultural Leadership Coac... (Singapore) - See all my reviews    For 10 years I've used The Making of A Leader in my work developing leaders. First, the book has been instrumental in my own personal and leadership development. Second, I use the content in workshops and classes all over the world. The principles hold up well in a variety of cultural contexts. And never before have these principles and practices been more relevant than today! In The Making of Leader, Dr. J. Robert Clinton documents his research of hundreds of leaders. Clinton discovered a generalized time-line consisting of six phases that represent the general flow of a leader's life. Development phases represent major segments of a leader's development. The six phases are: 1. Sovereign Foundations 2. Inner-life Growth 3. Ministry Maturing 4. Life Maturing 5. Convergence 6. Afterglow Identifying phases gives a leader capacity to track progress in their development, and clarify insights and lessons. Armed with these patterns a leader has the ability to actually identify and develop leadership, character, vision, values, and relational skills. This is what separates Dr. Clinton's book from the rest of the leadership genre; he actually provides the tools to develop a leader, not just talk about what one is or does. Each chapter covers roughly one development phase. Inside each phase we learn that there are Process Items that are specific types of challenges leaders typically will face during each phase. By identifying Process Items, leaders are armed with the means to see beyond their immediate circumstances to what the underlaying developmental lesson might be. I've been using these Process Items for years in my own life and in coaching other leaders to grow. They are tremendously helpful! Just so you don't think this is just a how-to book, let me say that this book often invokes a deep spiritual response from leaders. It's as if leaders gain perspective on their circumstance and see patterns of development-or lack of development-with new eyes. This book is written, of course, from a Christian perspective and for Christian leaders. But the appeal of the book goes far beyond just this segment of the population. Dr. Clinton offers a useful grid for recognizing the lessons and patterns of leadership development. If you desire to be equipped with the tools to develop leaders, then this book is for you! 18 of 19 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A book any leader/upcoming leader could benefit from reading, November 19, 1998 By  A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "RIP MJ" (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)       Five stars? Yup... because a study of this text may revolutionize your view of leadership and what it means to be led. It did for me. This book focuses on Christian leadership, outlining the lives of known leaders and how God developed them to do what He needed them to do. It provides an honest, challenging and humbling understanding the responsibilities of being a leader, and how to develop a sucessor. This is for serious students of God who do not depend on 'rah-rah' leadership, but deep, life-long goals. Similarly, this isn't a PK-style look at leadership, though it comes from an evangelical understanding of God. However, PK fans might see this as a bigger, next step in a long journey. The focus is about serving Christ, about being lead by Him, and in turn, in obedience, leading others to serve Him. I read it in the context of a Wheaton College masters-level missions course. The writer is a professor at Fuller Theo. Sem. Anthony Trendl editor, HungarianBookstore.com 14 of 14 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful Work - Must Read, July 3, 2003 By  J. Michael "mcunningham14" (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews I met Bobby Clinton during a difficult time of transition. Over a cup of coffee, after asking a few questions, he was able to perfectly describe what was going on in my life and outline a practical plan to make the experience most profitable. It was if he had been reading my mail for the past two years. When I told him how amazed I was at his ability he outlined for me the research that gave birth to this book. He and his students at Fuller Theological Seminary had studied the lives of over 400 leaders. The patterns of emergence they discovered are the basis of this book. The book is a must read for anyone who is interested in the topic of leadership and leadership development.		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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: NavPress (September 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891091920
• ISBN-13: 978-0891091929
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,639 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How Leaders Develop and How You Can Too!, May 9, 2006

By	Keith E. Webb "Cross-Cultural Leadership Coac... (Singapore) - See all my reviews

For 10 years I've used The Making of A Leader in my work developing leaders. First, the book has been instrumental in my own personal and leadership development. Second, I use the content in workshops and classes all over the world. The principles hold up well in a variety of cultural contexts. And never before have these principles and practices been more relevant than today!

In The Making of Leader, Dr. J. Robert Clinton documents his research of hundreds of leaders. Clinton discovered a generalized time-line consisting of six phases that represent the general flow of a leader's life. Development phases represent major segments of a leader's development. The six phases are:

1. Sovereign Foundations
2. Inner-life Growth
3. Ministry Maturing
4. Life Maturing
5. Convergence
6. Afterglow

Identifying phases gives a leader capacity to track progress in their development, and clarify insights and lessons. Armed with these patterns a leader has the ability to actually identify and develop leadership, character, vision, values, and relational skills. This is what separates Dr. Clinton's book from the rest of the leadership genre; he actually provides the tools to develop a leader, not just talk about what one is or does.

Each chapter covers roughly one development phase. Inside each phase we learn that there are Process Items that are specific types of challenges leaders typically will face during each phase. By identifying Process Items, leaders are armed with the means to see beyond their immediate circumstances to what the underlaying developmental lesson might be. I've been using these Process Items for years in my own life and in coaching other leaders to grow. They are tremendously helpful!

Just so you don't think this is just a how-to book, let me say that this book often invokes a deep spiritual response from leaders. It's as if leaders gain perspective on their circumstance and see patterns of development-or lack of development-with new eyes.

This book is written, of course, from a Christian perspective and for Christian leaders. But the appeal of the book goes far beyond just this segment of the population. Dr. Clinton offers a useful grid for recognizing the lessons and patterns of leadership development.

If you desire to be equipped with the tools to develop leaders, then this book is for you!

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book any leader/upcoming leader could benefit from reading, November 19, 1998

By	A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "RIP MJ" (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Five stars? Yup... because a study of this text may revolutionize your view of leadership and what it means to be led. It did for me.

This book focuses on Christian leadership, outlining the lives of known leaders and how God developed them to do what He needed them to do.

It provides an honest, challenging and humbling understanding the responsibilities of being a leader, and how to develop a sucessor. This is for serious students of God who do not depend on 'rah-rah' leadership, but deep, life-long goals. Similarly, this isn't a PK-style look at leadership, though it comes from an evangelical understanding of God. However, PK fans might see this as a bigger, next step in a long journey.

The focus is about serving Christ, about being lead by Him, and in turn, in obedience, leading others to serve Him.

I read it in the context of a Wheaton College masters-level missions course.

The writer is a professor at Fuller Theo. Sem.

Anthony Trendl
editor, HungarianBookstore.com

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful Work - Must Read, July 3, 2003

By	J. Michael "mcunningham14" (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews

I met Bobby Clinton during a difficult time of transition. Over a cup of coffee, after asking a few questions, he was able to perfectly describe what was going on in my life and outline a practical plan to make the experience most profitable. It was if he had been reading my mail for the past two years.

When I told him how amazed I was at his ability he outlined for me the research that gave birth to this book. He and his students at Fuller Theological Seminary had studied the lives of over 400 leaders. The patterns of emergence they discovered are the basis of this book.

The book is a must read for anyone who is interested in the topic of leadership and leadership development.