Awaken the Leader Within: How the Wisdom of Jesus Can Unleash Your Potential

by William Perkins; Tom Parks

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 2011

Overview

Whether you know it or not, you're a leader. Maybe that's not news; you're used to taking charge. But if you're like many people, you have yet to discover your potential as a man or woman others follow in pursuit of a vision--a compelling, infectious vision that grips people and draws them alongside you to fulfill it. In Awaken the Leader Within, Bill Perkins shows you how following the greatest leader of all, Jesus can awaken your own leadership abilities. Uncovering unexpected insights from Jesus' ministry, Perkins gives you a close look at the character traits and practical competencies of a true leader. He illustrates them with refreshing examples from his own experience. And in the special discussion guide at the back of the book, he helps you integrate them in your life with to-the-point questions and applications. Whether you're leading your family, a committee, a church, a team, or a Fortune 500 company, this book tells you what it takes to:- Awaken Your Character: Discover the importance of self-motivation, authenticity, vision, courage, dependence on God, commitment, and self-control.- Awaken Your Skills: Learn how to nurture vision in others, make wise decisions, build a team, harness opposing forces, facilitate innovation and change, and put others first.In Awaken the Leader Within, you'll find out how to uncover and unleash a Blow Your Socks Off Vision. You'll explore five essential "faith builders" for turning dreams into realities. You'll learn the critical importance of instilling an attitude of we-ism (versus me-ism) in your team. Perkins helps you not only grasp vital principles of leadership but also recognize how they're already operative in your life--or inoperative, waiting for you to set them in motion as you draw close to Jesus and follow his example. "The greatest leader of all time offers you more than his wisdom," writes Perkins. "He offers you himself! As you apply his wisdom and tap into his power, you'll discover others doing what you want them to do, not because you told them to, but because they want to."

Contents

Contents
Part One: Awaken Your Character
Chapter One
Turn Your Potential Loose
Insightful leaders recognize their potential and learn how to turn it loose.
Chapter Two
Wear No Masks
Trustworthy leaders are the same on the inside as they appear on the outside.
Chapter Three
Look Ahead
Visionary leaders are convinced today’s dream will become tomorrow’s reality.
Chapter Four
Lead the Charge
Courageous leaders burst through fear and take others with them.
Chapter Five
Depend on God
Humble leaders rely on God for his strength and guidance.
Chapter Six
Finish What You Start
Accomplished leaders know that commitment eventually leads to success.
Chapter Seven
Bridle Your Appetites
Prudent leaders know their weaknesses and fortify them.
Part Two: Awaken Your Skills
Chapter Eight
Keep the Vision Alive
Inspirational leaders infect their team with a compelling vision of the future.
Chapter Nine
Flesh Out Your Values
Wise leaders consistently make good decisions.
Chapter Ten
Develop We-ism
Victorious leaders know how to build a team that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
Chapter Eleven
Keep the Team United
Skillful leaders know how to harness opposing forces.
Chapter Twelve
Be a Change Master
Creative leaders know how to facilitate innovation.
Chapter Thirteen
Put Others First
Great leaders know how to give away honor.
Epilogue
Discussion Guide
Notes

Product Details

• Title: Awaken the Leader Within: How the Wisdom of Jesus Can Unleash Your Potential
• Authors: William Perkins, Tom Parks
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Print Publication Date: 2011
• Logos Release Date: 2020
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Audio
• Subjects: Religion › Christian Living--Personal Growth; Religion › Christian Living--Professional Growth; Religion › Christian Living--Inspirational
• ISBNs: 9780310874492, 0310874491, 9780310877370, 0310877377
• Resource ID: LLS:9780310874492
• Resource Type: Media
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-25T17:45:56Z