Leadership by the Good Book: Timeless Principles for Making an Eternal Impact

by David L. Steward, Brandon K. Mann (With)

Overview

Leadership by the Good Book will inspire, empower, and equip men and women to lead their businesses, their teams, their ministries, and even their families to greater heights and to have an eternal impact.
For David L. Steward, founder and chairman of World Wide Technology, his philosophy for building a successful business is simple and founded on a Biblical principle: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve (Mark 10:45 NIV). As a business leader, he says, the first priority is to serve employees.
Together with Brandon K. Mann, these two leaders distill their wisdom in this field guide for leaders who want to bring respect, integrity, honesty, and trust to the workplace. Steward and Mann draw from personal experiences as well as share insights and examples of how God's Word has informed and influenced their leadership. Each chapter ends with a section titled Your Leadership Flywheel: Learn, Live, Lead, Legacy, which includes self-reflection questions, application of biblical principles, as well as a prayer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546013273
Publisher:	FaithWords
Publication date:	05/12/2020
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	642,708
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

David L. Steward is the chairman and founder of World Wide Technology (WWT), a market-leading systems integrator and supply chain solutions provider with revenue of more than $12 billion. Since 2014, WWT has been ranked annually by Fortune magazine as one of the Top 100 Places to Work in America. A graduate of Central Missouri State, Steward worked for FedEx, where he was named Salesman of the Year prior to launching WWT. He is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and serves on numerous boards for civic, social, and philanthropic organizations. In 2016, he and Brandon Mann founded Kingdom Capital, a values-driven private investment and philanthropic firm that seeks to transform the world through a virtuous cycle of capital. He lives in St. Louis, MO.


Brandon K. Mann is the Managing Partner and CEO of Kingdom Capital, a values-driven private investment and philanthropic firm that seeks to transform the world through a virtuous cycle of capital. He is also the founder of Biblical Business Training (BBT), which provides Biblical leadership development and curriculum to small-group Bible study leaders, helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and equipping them to pour into the lives of others. After graduating at the top of his MBA class at the University of Missouri, Mann became the youngest partner of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker (now part of Cushman & Wakefield). He has served as a church elder as well as an advisor to numerous companies, ministries, non-profits, and individuals.

Table of Contents

Foreword T. D. Jakes xi

A Note to Readers xv

Introduction Brandon K. Mann xvii

Section 1 Serve

Chapter 1 Serve a Higher Purpose 3

Chapter 2 Serve Those Around You 15

Chapter 3 Serve Those in Need 24

Section 2 Love

Chapter 4 Love What You Do 35

Chapter 5 Love Others-Family, Friends, Employees, Customers 45

Chapter 6 Love God and His Word 56

Section 3 Imagine

Chapter 7 Imagine Your Vision Realized 69

Chapter 8 Imagine Your Future Success 79

Chapter 9 Imagine Your Eternal Legacy 87

Section 4 Invest

Chapter 10 Invest in Your Vision 101

Chapter 11 Invest in Your People 112

Chapter 12 Invest in God's Kingdom 120

Section 5 Risk

Chapter 13 Risk Your Heart 129

Chapter 14 Risk Your Best Efforts 139

Chapter 15 Risk Your Reputation for What's Right 147

Section 6 Trust

Chapter 16 Trust God for the Impossible 157

Chapter 17 Trust God's Word for Guidance 165

Chapter 18 Trust the People You Lead 172

Section 7 Share

Chapter 19 Share Your Wisdom 183

Chapter 20 Share Your Treasure 191

Chapter 21 Share Your Faith in Action 201

Section 8 Follow

Chapter 22 Follow the Example of Jesus 211

Chapter 23 Follow Through on Your Word 216

Chapter 24 Follow Those You Lead 224

Section 9 Grow

Chapter 25 Grow Through Internal Struggles 233

Chapter 26 Grow Through External Challenges 242

Chapter 27 Grow Through Shared Victories 252

Section 10 Celebrate

Chapter 28 Celebrate the Daily Gift of Health 261

Chapter 29 Celebrate Milestones on the Journey 270

Chapter 30 Celebrate the Destination Ahead 279

Acknowledgments 291

Appendix of Scriptures Cited 294

About the Authors 299

Editorial Reviews

"Through a collection of stories, David Steward captures the essential elements of what it takes to successfully lead people. Serve, love, risk, invest, trust, and so much more beautifully form a leadership template that you'll immediately want to replicate. But not so fast-let this book minister to you as God, through David, not only refines your leadership style but reconnects you with Him, the ultimate business advisor. Leadership by the Good Book has changed my life."—Cynt Marshall CEO, Dallas Mavericks

"David Steward is an incredible leader who has helped to shape the future for so many people not just in the technology sector but across life. His vision for WWT and, more importantly, his passion of helping others have been an inspiration for me personally. We are all so fortunate to have such an incredible human being who has done so well in life now working even harder to help others achieve a level of personal and professional success."—John W. Thompson Venture Partner, Lightspeed Venture, and Chair of the Board, Microsoft Corporation

"In Leadership by the Good Book, David Steward has written a profound,timely, and timeless book. The wisdom within its pages demonstrates the power of God and David's willingness to be used by God. The knowledge shared will accelerate you toward greater integrity, improve your excellence at work an home, and fortify your faith. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to go to the next level as a leader, professionally and personally."—DeVon Franklin Hollywood Producer and New York Times Best-Selling Author

"All you have to do is see the table of contents, which presents you with a reality many do not think is possible: How you can lead a life of meaning and service to others, and be as successful as David Steward? The secret he reveals is so powerful-meaning and service to others is success . . . and it produces results. Thanks for this gift, David."—Dr. Henry Cloud Psychologist, Author, and Leadership Consultant



"As a lifelong educator, I have found that the higher education mission is balanced by morals and ethics of individuals. Leadership by the Good Book is an extraordinary read, authored by an extraordinary man. David Steward is truly God's servant, whose life exemplifies one of humility. This book serves as a spirit-led guide to finding one's potential and purpose. Through faith and by following godly principles you, too, will be inspired to become a servant leader." —Dr. Henry Givens Jr. President Emeritus, Harris-Stowe State University

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