Passing It On: Growing Your Future Leaders

by Myles Munroe

Overview

Leaders everywhere, in arenas big and small, struggle with the desire and, frankly, the need to make sure their vision for the organization they have created or grown continues regardless of circumstances. And the question "what will be my legacy?" is a question all people ask themselves. Myles Munroe has observed that the tendency among leaders is to deal with this question as serious circumstances or retirement loom. Further, it is his belief that this is one of the most important decisions a leader will ever make.

This book is a wakeup call. Myles Munroe wants all leaders to focus on building the right team for the future and to make it a top priority because the process is not a quick one. Properly mentoring the right people to ensure the continuation of an organization is actually a process that must be woven into that organization over a span of years or even decades.

Chapter topics discussed include

• The Chaos of Transition
• The Leadership Dilemma
• Living Beyond Your Generation
• The Principles of Mentoring

PASSING IT ON shows how to use the concept of mentoring within an organization to value the distinct talents and abilities of the individuals. Mentoring is the pathway to developing leaders from within; leaders who are in line with the goals of the organization; leaders who are most likely to adopt and carry a vision forward.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780446558686
Publisher:	FaithWords
Publication date:	05/25/2011
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	725 KB

About the Author

Myles Munroe is the founder of the Bahamas Faith Ministries, a network of outreaches and churches headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. He is a gifted orator and speaks to audiences around the world as both a preacher in church and parachurch settings and as a motivational speaker at large business gatherings and for other non-church organizations. Visit him on the web at www.bfmmm.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Lions vii

Part 1 The Principles-Success Is to Perpetuate Purpose for Posterity 1

1 The Greatest Leadership Obligation Is Preparing Your Replacement 2

2 Preserving Your Legacy 10

3 Secrets of Successful Succession 19

4 Vision and Succession 29

5 Are You Brave Enough to Mentor? 43

6 Leading Beyond Your Lifetime 61

Part 2 The Pitfalls-Prepare for When You Are Not Around 75

7 Provide a Model 76

8 Be an Authentic Authority 84

9 Make Room for the Maverick 92

10 Refuse to Be a Seedless Grape 99

Part 3 The Purpose-Make Your Vision Endure 109

11 Hand Off the Baton: It's a Relay Race 110

12 Find Better Things to Do, Look Forward to Greater Things 118

13 Know When to Fold 'Em: The Hour Has Come 124

Part 4 The Plan-What Are You Looking for in Your Successor? 133

14 The Wrong Choice 134

15 Establishing the Qualifications 142

16 What's Love Got to Do with It? 153

17 Who Loves You?: Peter's Example 158

18 All in the Family: Feeling the Love 174

Part 5 The Practice-Making Succession Work 183

19 Leadership Is "Caught" 184

20 Mentorship Is by Agreement 188

21 The Mentor Chooses/The Mentee Pursues 201

22 Take the Credit and Rejoice in Your Mentee's Success 224

23 "Now You Go": Transfer the Vision 229

Afterword: A Word to the Third World 241

Editorial Reviews

"If you read only one book this year, PASSING IT ON should be [it]."

-Dwight Nichols, author of Your Financial Destiny and God's Plan for Your Finances


"This book is a must-read for all people in leadership, CEOs, politicians, and even parents."

-Dr. Sylvia Jordan, vice president of political affairs, International Third World Leaders Association


"You've written a winner! I've heard the teachings, but having them in print is a treasure."

-Jerry Horner, former dean, Regent University School of Divinity, Oral Roberts School of Theology


"A leadership manual, whose time has been long overdue. It is a must-study, which I hasten to commend, and recommend for leaders in all spheres."

-Dr. Bertril Baird, founder and president, Faith Revival Ministries International


"This compelling and ever relevant work is a must-read for any leader or organization who desires generational longevity. Dr. Myles Munroe has done it once again."

-Larry T. Jordan, senior pastor, Covenant Pastors Fellowship


"In PASSING IT ON, bestselling author Dr. Myles Munroe has offered one of the most significant contributions to leaders in every sphere of influence."

-Dr. Richard Pinder, senior vice president, Bahamas Faith Ministries International

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