Synopses & Reviews
A practical and inspirational guide for all who feel excited yet daunted at the prospect of stepping into a leadership role, whether it be first-time leaders, or those taking on bigger and more demanding roles. Ideal for all who are starting out on new careers or beginning to climb the ladder, it combines down-to-earth advice with timeless spiritual wisdom. The first steps in leadership are often the most difficult and this focuses on identifying and strengthening core skills and gifts: *knowing yourself *building your support * taking small steps *giving thanks for signs of progress *enjoying the journey * keeping alert * moving forward
Synopsis
This practical and inspirational guide is for all who feel excited yet daunted at the prospect of taking on a leadership role, whether it be first-time leaders, or those taking on bigger, more demanding roles.
This user-friendly companion will build confidence and increase competence. It focuses on identifying and strengthening core skills and gifts, including:
building your supporter base
living with your wobbles
enjoying stepping into the unknown
being willing to take responsibility
motivating others
making decisions well
sitting lightly to uncertainty
knowing how to handle conflict.
Ideal if you are starting out on a new career or climbing the ladder, The Emerging Leader combines down-to-earth practical advice with timeless insights and wisdom."
Synopsis
A practical and inspirational guide for all who feel excited yet daunted at the prospect of stepping into a leadership role. Ideal for all who are starting out on new careers or beginning to climb the ladder, it combines down-to-earth advice with timeless spiritual wisdom, building confidence and increasing competence.
Synopsis
This loose-leaf personal organiser-sized edition of the bestselling church desk diary provides one page per weekday and a double page spread for Sundays, making it ideal for advance planning and day-to-day working. Readings from the Common Worship and BCP are listed for each day and on Sundays, Holy Days and major Saints' days, the Common Worship collects and sentences are printed out in full. Its many extra features include extensive national and diocesan church information, lists of organisations, table of fees, accounts section, a two-year planner, sunrise and sunset times, plus ample space for recording personal information.
About the Author
PETER SHAW is a partner in Praesta, an international executive coaching organisation that works with senior leaders in the public, private and voluntary sectors. He is a Visiting Professor at Newcastle and Chester Universities. He is a Reader in the Church of England and is the author of numerous books on practical leadership skills.