A growing number of next-generation Christians are eager to learn, grow, and lead in ministry and in the marketplace. Stanley shares material from his leadership training sessions, developed to address essential leadership qualities. (Ministry & Pastoral Resources)
Follow Your Own Lead! The Next Generation Leader has been challenging young Christians eager to learn, grow, and lead in ministry or in the marketplace since its original release in 2003. Now with an all-new look, this repackaged version continues to advance the mission of the first release. Mentoring young leaders as they face the unique issues of a changing world has been pastor and bestselling author Andy Stanley's passion for more than a decade. Here he shares material from his leadership training sessions, developed to address essential leadership qualities such as character, clarity, courage, and competency. This is the perfect guide for any new leader--or for the mentor of a future leader! Straight Talk to Tomorrow's Leaders Five characteristics mark the man or woman who will shape the future.
-Courage
-Clarity
-Competence
-Coachability
-Character Drawing on two decades of experience mentoring a rising generation, seasoned visionary Andy Stanley shows how to:
-Discover and play to your strengths
-Harness your fears
-Leverage uncertainty
-Enlist a leadership coach
-Maintain moral authority "Capable men and women will eventually catch, pass, and replace the current generation of leaders," says Stanley. "Embracing these essentials, you will not only excel in your personal leadership, but also ensure a no-regrets experience for those who choose to follow you." " Andy Stanley 's The Next Generation Leader will equip the messengers to stand a little taller with a vision of hope and promise as they engraft these timeless principles into their daily lives."
--Dan T. Cathy, president and CEO, Chick-Fil-A Corporation

"It's obvious that what Andy Stanley has to say in The Next Generation Leader comes straight from the gut of someone who is in the leadership game and is winning at it."
--Bill Hybels, senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

" Andy Stanley offers a fresh perspective on ageless truths that will be of enormous benefit to today's leaders and to future generations."
--Patrick S. Flood, chairman and CEO, HomeBanc Mor