A Fish Out of Water

A Fish Out of Water
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A Fish Out of Water: 9 Strategies Effective Leaders Use to Help You Get Back into the Flow

About A Fish Out of Water:

DISCOVER HOW TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES AND BECOME THE LEADER GOD CREATED YOU TO BE. Every leader–whether of a church, business, sports team, or community service group – will inevitably face certain challenges. When we encounter these challenges, we sometimes feel like fish out of water and wonder whether we’ll ever have what it takes to be successful leaders. In this groundbreaking book, George Barna outlines practical strategies for how you can overcome these struggles to become the effective leader God intends for you to be. Drawing from decades of extensive research, Barna reveals how you can anticipate and navigate through nine challenges that confront most leaders, including these: - "How do I get people excited about God’s vision for our group?" - "What is my leadership style, and how can I best work with others?" - "If I’m suppose to be the leader, why isn’t anyone following me?" - "Should I ever use conflict to resolve critical issues?" - "How do I nurture my relationship with God?" Barna shares the wisdom and experience of thousands of leaders whose paths he has analyzed to help you avoid some common mistakes. With clarity and fresh insight, he communicates helpful suggestions that will enable you to lead people more effectively by blending your faith in Christ with skills and perspectives that are consistent with Scripture and proven in the world. A Fish Out of Water is a valuable tool for any leader who desires to maximize his or her leadership abilities and to raise the water level for God’s people.

Description of A Fish Out of Water:

AS A LEADER, DO YOU SOMETIMES FEEL LIKE YOU'RE FLOUNDERING? Being a leader is not easy. Because so much is expected, it is normal for leaders to often question their abilities, their methods and their effectiveness. If you are struggling in your role as a leader, you are definitely not alone. According to leadership expert and researcher George Barna, many leaders are frustrated because they do not understand their unique leadership styles and are not equipped to deal with common challenges. In A Fish Out of Water, Barna shares a fresh perspective of what effective leadership is – and isn’t. Drawing on years of research and thousands of interviews with respected leaders, he outlines practical concepts and actions that will help you succeed as a leader. This is not a book of standard leadership principles and motivational sound bites. A Fish Out of Water goes deeper to help you discover your God-given potential and unique leadership style so you can be the effective leader you are called to be. Whether you currently lead people, want to lead people, or simply know that you should be leading people, you need the insightful and proven strategies for effective leadership Barna has laid out in this book.

About George Barna:

GEORGE BARNA is founder and president of the Barna Research Group, a marketing research firm in Ventura, California. He is the best-selling author of more than thirty books, including The Frog in the Kettle, The Second Coming of the Church, The Power of Vision and User-Friendly Churches. A popular speaker at ministry and leadership conferences around the world, Barna is frequently relied upon journalists, business executives, and clergy to interpret today’s culture. Barna lives with his wife, Nancy, and their daughters, Samantha and Corban, in southern California.

Description of George Barna, author of A Fish Out of Water:

What do you think it takes to be a good leader? According to Barna, it's not what everybody thought! Answering questions like "Can I lead if I'm not sure where I'm going?" and "Why aren't people following me?" he shows you how to overcome obstacles and take advantage of opportunities that every leader will face. 288 pages, hardcover from Integrity.