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Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence Paperback – January 1, 2009

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Ask yourself this question: What type of character qualifies the people God chooses to use?

The question itself assumes an atypical answer, simply because it leaves out so much. To ask only about one's character seems inadequate when defining a leader. We surely need to ask about character, but also about personality, communication skills, IQ, education, previous experience, and more... don't we?

Crawford Loritts disagrees. He answers the question with four simple words: Brokenness, communion, servanthood, and obedience.

These four traits form the framework for Leadership as an Identity. By examining each trait, Loritts undermines many pervasive assumptions about leadership that are unbiblical.

According to Loritts, God doesn't look for leaders like the world does. He looks for disciples.

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Moody Publishers
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January 1, 2009
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5.5 x 0.47 x 8.5 inches
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0802455271
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978-0802455277
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There are many definitions and examples of leadership today. My friend Crawford Loritts writes that the responsibility of leadership must be received as a God-given trust. God builds our inner life to equip us with the convictions, the strength, and the resources necessary to lead in ways which leave a legacy for future generations. This book will inspire and equip you to become a leader God uses for His glory.
-Tony Dungy, Football coach, Indianapolis Colts

About the Author

CRAWFORD LORITTS (Philadelphia Biblical University; Biola University) is the senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. He has written numerous articles and is author of six books, including Leadership as an Identity and Lessons from a Life Coach. Dr. Loritts and his wife, Karen, have four grown children and live in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moody Publishers; New edition (January 1, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802455271
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802455277
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.47 x 8.5 inches

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Paul C

Lasting influence

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I have been a avid reader of business strategy and leadership books for the past 30 years. It has been a struggle to find a book about leadership that is focused on having lasting influence. Most leadership books are about how you have impact as a leader; however, I find lasting influence much more appealing and what we were made for. So this book does an outstanding job of identifying the qualities that align with how God has defined leadership. In summary, if you want to learn about what it means to be a Christ centered leader for a lasting purpose - whether in a commercial setting or ministry setting - I would highly recommend this book.

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Merry Mary

Should be required reading for pastors & politicians!

Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2009

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This is an important book for today's culture. The author presents leadership as an assignment from God. This perspective provides an entirely different starting point from where most modern leaders start. As a result, the overwhelming pride and sense of entitlement that many current leaders display is shown to be antithetical to the type of leader that Crawford Lorritts describes.

The four identity characteristics that the author descibes and elaborates upon are (1) brokenness (2) uncommon communion with God (3) servanthood and (4) radical & immediate obedience. I will highlight just a few valuable statements that make me want every pastor and government leader to read this book.

A quotation from Dr. Joseph Stowell who said, "leaders fall when they stop following"(p.44). The implication is that if a leader is not following God, then he can quickly go astray. But, the author doesn't merely stop there, he points out the solution "When you can embrace mistakes - and even failures - you've opened the door for growth and a different outcome for the next time." (p.68)

Lorritts also offers some important questions that a leader should ask himself/herself including "are you concerned with visibility and recognition, or with significance?" (p.136) Another insight expressed is "Sometimes God has to send us a painful reminder that His assignments are not meant to be about us." (p. 139) I hope this provides you with a picture of the contents of the book and why I believe it can be a helpful tool to all leaders and potential leaders.

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Randy Raw

Character matters, leaders must consider this as an integral part of who they are, not just the results they attempt to deliver.

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2017

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Too many people don't view leadership in the right context, Crawford Loritts is not one of them. He hits hard on leadership being a part of who you are. Character matters! In a time when everyone wants to dismiss character issues in favor of "getting results" Loritts reminds us that living as Christ lived is the better way.

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Lance Ralston

Great Addition to more tool-oriented books

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Loritts has provided an important work here on the motive of the leader, a subject given short shrift in a market packed with "how-to" books.
In Christian leadership, motive is THE most important factor and one that's under constant challenge.
This would make a stellar resource for a leadership small group.

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T. Sechler

Best Leadership book on my shelf

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2015

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I have now read this book twice and I still consider it the best leadership book I have read. Loritts' emphasis on our identity in the Lord points us in the right direction for strength and purpose.

This book will be required reading for all leaders in my church from here on out. Character grounded in our identity in Christ is more important than talents and gifting for leaders in the church.

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Reading this for the second time. Loritts has has ...

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2017

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Reading this for the second time. Loritts has has, by God's grace, given us a book that will be relevant long after the next dozen cycles of leadership hype are gone and forgotten.

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Just ok

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019

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I finished it but it was a struggle. I don’t recommend this unless you’ve read other books of his and liked them.

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2012

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This is a great book about being a leader. Although it is meant for adults, we are currently using it in our leadership training for the youth wanting to serve in Awana. We also gave it to each of the club directors. Crawford Loritts is direct and gets straight to the heart of leadership. This is not a book about techniques in leadership. It is about BEing a leader, STAYing a leader, and IMPACTing those you lead. It was a humbling book to read, a great "check" for us as we planned our training lessons.

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Varga István

almost exactly as described - I still recommend store

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2020

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Used book, so I can't complain, but let's be true to what one says about their product:
- cover was described as "intact". Well, as you can see it's FAR from intact. Broken and wrinkled.

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