Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadershi..., Gary L. McIntosh
Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadershi..., Gary L. McIntosh
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Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership
How to Become an Effective Leader by Confronting Potential Failures

Author: Gary L. McIntosh, Samuel D. Rima

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 6 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/19/2024

Synopsis

The Christian world has been rocked by the number of prominent leaders, in both church and parachurch organizations, who have been compromised by moral, ethical, and theological failures. This pace-setting volume addresses this alarming problem and offers Christian leaders valuable guidance in dealing with the inherent risks of their work.

Using biblical and current examples, the authors describe the characteristics of five types of leaders and the problems that are most likely to develop if their particular dysfunctions develop unrestrained. McIntosh and Rima offer a series of steps for leaders to consider so they can take control of their dark side and learn to harness its creative powers. This edition includes a new introduction, updated information throughout, a self-assessment tool, and other additional material.

About Gary L. McIntosh

Gary L. McIntosh is president of the Church Growth Network and distinguished affiliate professor of Christian ministry and leadership at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is an internationally known speaker and church consultant who has written many books, including Biblical Church Growth, Beyond the First Visit, What Every Pastor Should Know, Growing God's Church, Building the Body, and The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor. He lives in California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lydia

2.5 ⭐️......more

Goodreads review by Ryan

This book is solid, though there is far too much of a bent towards psychoanalyzing biblical figures, as well as a muted Christian theology that feels weak in certain places. Weaknesses: I can offer my criticisms first. Straight off, there is the muted doctrine of sin that prefers to see each of us as......more

Goodreads review by Fran

An amazing book on the paradox of your personality in leading others. Premise of the book: As you lead through your strengths, these same strengths can be your greatest weaknesses, or "dark sides." So what do you do? McIntosh provides insights in redeeming the dark sides in Christ and through intros......more

Goodreads review by Tim

A good book that explains how our strengths can be our weaknesses. Using famous examples the author illustrates what the problems of being compulsive, narcissistic, paranoid, codependent, and passive-aggressive can look like. Pretty much anyone can relate to one of these, and the book offers a good o......more

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