Book Review: Courageous Leadership

Book Review: Courageous Leadership

By Bill Hybels

I have more books on leadership on my shelves than any other subject. Recently when I began a new regimen with my coach Patrick Grach he required that I read this book. It facilitates our discussion on a monthly basis. After reading the first two chapters, I realized that it was a must read for my Operations Team as well. This is the best leadership book I’ve ever read.

I have given verbal reviews to a number of people about this book. Generally what I’ve said goes something like this. There is a pastor in DC named Mark Batterson. He is an author and I have reviewed his books and keep track of his blog daily. I’m looking forward to his next book, I’ll buy it and read it. But he was planning on writing a “leadership” book, until a change several months ago lead him to a different book to publish. I think Mark is a great guy and good author, but what does he know about leadership compared to what we’re given in Courageous Leadership? The reason I bring up the comparison is not that Mark pastors 1000 in DC and Hybels pastors 15,000 in Chicago, it is because Hybels waited 30 years to publish a book on leadership. What you end up with is such a refined view and value of leadership that you immediately recognize the quality of what you’re reading, and are inspired to change, reflect, and pursue the spiritual gifts that God has given you.

Drawing from his own experiences at church, home, and hobbies…

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--Ben