5 Leadership Lessons from the Life of Jesus

List Price: $14.99 (USD)

Format: Hardcover, Printed
ISBN: 0310291135, ISBN-13: 9780310291138
Features: Discussion/Study Questions included
Ages: Adult
Book & Bible Cover Size: Thinline
Page Count: 128
Paper Edge Description: Plain
Size: 5.1 wide x 7.4 high x 0.6 deep in. | 129 wide x 188 high x deep 15 mm
Weight: 0.45 lb | 203 gms
Available: February 2009
Publisher: Zondervan

Synopsis:
Whitworth University president Bill Robinson highlights five qualities that characterized the leadership style of Jesus. Conversational in tone and seasoned with real-life stories from his own successes and failures as a leader, Robinson helps Christian leaders understand how to emulate the strong yet humble approach to leadership that Jesus used to establish his church.

Author of Incarnate Leadership
Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson is president of Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. He holds degrees from the University of Northern Iowa, Wheaton Graduate School and a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh. He also studied at Moody Bible Institute and Princeton Theological Seminary. His books include "Leading People from the Middle." He has distinguished himself as a teacher, speaker, and community leader.

Reviews of Incarnate Leadership

Endorsements for Incarnate Leadership:

“This is the kind of book that could only be the fruit of long, honest, and self-critical experience. Bill Robinson looks at Jesus’ style of leadership: that Jesus dwelt with those he led, that he was seen by (transparent to) those he led, that he reflected his Father’s glory rather than hugged it to himself, that he spoke with both grace and truth. This is a truly Christian discernment of what might be wise action, gleaned always from within earshot of the cries of those in most need of help.” — Iain Torrance, President of Princeton Theological Seminary, Moderator of the Church of Scotland

I experienced Bill Robinson’s inspirational leadership, ‘up close and personal,’ for about a decade at Whitworth. In this delightful and example-filled book, I learn how he does it: he is a deeply committed and very happy follower of Jesus of Nazareth—in the most remarkable and creative ways. May his kind multiply!” — F. Dale Bruner, Emeritus Professor of Theology Whitworth University

“Bill Robinson’s Incarnate Leadership is insightful, practical, and even inspiring. First, I am convinced that Bill has discerned correctly the central leadership priorities Jesus demonstrated in the Bible’s Gospels. I love Bill’s ‘plain talk.’ It helps me know that though this book is rooted in biblical truth and is set within well-developed leadership theory, it is also a down-to-earth guide toward how to lead in a way that honors God and genuinely helps people. The book will teach me how to go about my service in that very Jesus-like way.” — Greg Waybright, Pastor of the Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena

Product Details for Incarnate Leadership
Whitworth University president Bill Robinson highlights five qualities that characterized the leadership style of Jesus. Conversational in tone and seasoned with real-life stories from his own successes and failures as a leader, Robinson helps Christian leaders understand how to emulate the strong yet humble approach to leadership that Jesus used to establish his church.

Description: 
Bill Robinson helps Christian leaders understand how to provide effective leadership by highlighting five qualities that characterized the leadership style of Jesus. He presents convincing arguments that when leaders emulate these qualities, they will inspire and empower the people they have been called to lead. Reflection and discussion questions and assessment questions make this ideal for group use. Conversational in tone and seasoned with real-life stories from his own successes and failures as a leader, Robinson helps Christian leaders wrestle with four questions that emerge from John’s introduction of Jesus, “and the word became flesh and dwelt among us….”
 
• Jesus dwelt with those he led, how can I be closer to those I lead?
 
• Jesus disciples beheld him, how can I be more transparent with those I lead?
 
• The glory of Jesus was a reflection of his father, am I seeking my own glory?
 
• Jesus led with grace and truth, how can I lead with grace and truth?
 
The Incarnate Leader is indispensable reading for anyone in a position of leadership – whether in a church setting, corporation, school board, or home. The book is packaged as a short one-evening read, similar to other popular business books.