Whether youre leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to becoming the leader you were meant. Todd gongwer, and other leadership icons thoughts on being your best in leadership, and what it means to live and lead from the foundation of your true purpose. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The author used fictional characters to teach important skills essential to anyone that was interested in learning to become a christlike leader. Todd gongwer s thoughts on being your best in leadership, and what it means to live and lead from the foundation of your true purpose in this life. This fictional audiobook, paints the picture vividly while also causing one to evaluate their purpose and what is really important in life. This book was a required reading for my masters on leadership. As you enter, you will be helping me to spread the word about this blog at the same time. A captivating story that will help you find your purpose and leadership in life. Relationships have always, and will continue to lie at the very heart of everything we do around the message of lead for god s sake. God is not great christopher hitchens audio book p1 duration.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lead. Thats why, at kardia transformation group our unique development experiences always work from the inside out, helping you build your culture on a foundation of leadership excellence that lasts. Todd gongwer is a passionate firsttime author with over twenty years of experience in leadership, team, and cultural. The book will draw you in from chapter one and leave you emotionally moved at the end. Lead for god s sake is a great little book that was given to me by keith tyler. Urban meyer ohio state football coach on leadership and lead. Part 1 of 3 todd gongwer, author of the popular leadership book, lead. If youve ever asked yourself why you do what you do, or wo. Will i lead for my reasons or for the benefit of others. However, not too far behind is my love for the amazing opportunities i get traveling from coast to coast encouraging leaders from all walks of life. Todd gongwer is the bestselling author of lead for god s sake. How can we motivate the people to work harder for them and show leadership. Lead for gods sake was not your typical book on leadership. The lives of an intenselydriven basketball coach, an ultrasuccessful ceo, and an unassuming janitor all intersect in this captivating parable about leadership.
Its light hearted and yet deeply penetrating story line. The book has been called a game changer by national championship football coach urban meyer. All i am asking from you is to follow the rafflecopter instructions below. Interestingly enough, my friend didnt give me any advice, he just gave me this book and said read it. It is right on as to the secrets of leading others in all walks of life. Lead for gods sake shares multiple life lessons that are used in daily life. Leadership blog todd gongwer author of leadfor gods. Remember, making the choice to lead for the benefit of others means your leading from the heart, with love. Todd gongwer s first book is a three point play that will warm the heart of anyone who has ever coached or played high school basketball. Steve rocker, one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in kentuckys history, is about to enter into the most difficult season of his career. A parable for finding the heart of leadership 9781414370569 by todd gongwer. Atheism, scepticism, rambles, doubt, secularism, and archive robertxlester moved to robertwlester recommended for. He ended his basketball playing days at the university of charleston as their second all time leading scorer.
The author used fictional characters to teach important skills essential to anyone that was. This book is about a coach of a high school basketball team and a ceo of a fortune. It had a great message, and presented it in a way that kept my at. In 2010, my life changed significantly after i wrote and released my first book, lead for god s sake. I didnt expect it to be a story type of book because most text books are nonfiction. An unforgettable story packed with profound truths, lead.
Todd gongwer takes the reader on an inspirational fiction about where to find the heart of leadership. After about an hour of meaningful dialogue, our conversation shifted. Keith is the head of the west virginia fellowship of christian athletes. Todd gongwer puts together a suspenseful page turning drama packed book that will challenge your leadership style and purpose in life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. My plan is to give away one book a month for the entire year. All coaches and parents should read this book as a guide and reminder about how to teach living to young people. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. For god s sake excessive passion and competitiveness whether in sports or in business has extreme negative consequences. If you have a heart for leadership and really want to know how you can enhance those skills, this is the book for you.
The lives of an intenselydriven basketball coach, an ultrasuccessful ceo, and an unassuming janitor all intersect in this captivating. It has been credited with having a huge impact on coach meyers decision to come out of the broadcast booth and take over the reigns of the ohio state buckeyes. Contact todd i take very seriously the opportunity to hear from, and respond to you personally. Last year, i had lunch with a very successful marketing professional.
Todd gongwer is the bestselling author of leadfor gods sake. Lead for god s sake a parable for finding the heart of leadership. Its light hearted and yet deeply penetrating story line is engaging, inspirational and at times poignant. I was given this book by a friend when i expressed to him how frustrated i was with the head coach of our football teams lack of leadership. The lives of an intenselydriven basketball coach, an ultrasuccessful ceo, and an unassuming janitor all intersect in this captivating parable about leadership, relationships, and the pursuit of success. Whether youre leading a business, a team, or your own family, this book is the first and most important step to becoming the leader you were. Todd gongwer has spent nearly twenty years developing his expertise in leadership, team, and cultural dynamics. By writing in a parable style, todd pulls you into the story. If youve ever asked yourself why you do what you do, or wondered what your purpose is in life, this book is for you.
I had a hard time putting it down so i could get my work done. I highly recommend reading lead for god s sake and you will not be disappointed. Todd, youve got to get this book out to the masses. He had been impacted by the message in the book id recently written, and asked if we could get together to chat about the principles within. My wrist band lead for god s sake reminds me everyday who i am and my purpose. Read pdf lead for gods sake todd gongwer jim tressel sam lombardo of fca asks the panel of speakers to give advice on how anyone can lead for god s sake.