I just wanted to take a quick moment to comment on Dr. Johnny Hunt’s new book that will be coming out in a few weeks. It’s called Building Your Leadership Resume. This book is filled with over 30 years of ministry, leadership experience. However, the book is written in a manner that makes it applicable for the business man as well as the minister. If you are in leadership or desire to be this is a must read.
The book is 40 chapters long. Each chapter begins with a statement like “People are Underchallenged.” Then Pastor Johnny spends a few pages explaining that statement. He covers topics from Insecurity in leadership, to Assistants, to the wife of a leader. It is an easy read but challenging to your soul!
To give you an idea of the content, here are a few quotes:
- “The greatest way to know success is to help others succeed.” – pp. 220-221
- “We cannot challenge others to embrace a mission we don’t personally possess and embody.” – p. 6
- “Focused leaders put great emphasis on managing the following: their time, priorities, resources, budget, people, and influence.” – p. 18
- “Seeing the potential–believing in people–is a big part of successful leadership.” – p. 22
- “if you want to grow your ministry, grow yourself.” – p. 44
- “I have found growth to be the direct result of three things: discipline, time, and intentionality.” – p. 104
- “It’s been said that five years from now, we will be the same people we are today except for the books we read, the people we meet, the places we go, and the risks we take.” – p. 111
- “Success is not a business plan. But service is. When people know you’re there to serve them, they’ll come back.” – p. 121
- “I have learned and observed that if a leader doesn’t relate well with his staff, he won’t be able to relate well with his people.” – p. 126
- “We’re just all one decision away from doing something stupid.” – p. 161
