Greg Ogden. Intervarsity Press. Downers Grove, IL 2007.

If I could trace the most significant influences in my personal and professional journey, Greg Ogden would be at the top of the list.

And so I am especially excited that he is back with another formation tool, Leadership Essentials. Focused on developing emerging leaders in character, influence and vision, this new tool provides a simple structure for anyone wanting to build into the life of another.

Instead of imposing an ideal (read unattainable) model of leadership on us, he lays out a process which engages our individual formation stories.

The process provides structure and content for the personal and relational dynamics to take on a power all of their own. The benefits to each person’s leadership maturity increase directly and exponentially with the level of energy and love invested.

Designed for those who share a Christian spirituality and find the Bible a vital resource for life direction, personal health and vocational reflection.

If you find yourself resorting to the “over commit the good-hearted” method of leadership development, here is your ticket to change.

It was precisely such a personal and dynamic investment that transformed my own life. I recommend you find another leader or two and accompany each other on this experience.

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