
Lead Like It Matters to God
Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World
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Richard Stearns became president of World Vision US in 1998 after spending the first half of his career as a successful executive at corporate giants such as Gillette, Parker Brothers, The Franklin Mint, and Lenox Inc. At World Vision, he inspired a culture of outcome-focused management. His leadership in calling the American church to respond to some of the greatest crises of our time - notably the HIV and AIDS pandemic and the global refugee crisis - challenged other Christian leaders to embrace a bold vision for compassion, mercy, and justice in their work.
During his 20 years at World Vision, Stearns discovered what brought him the most joy and purpose in his career was not the business successes or professional accolades but the opportunity to help others flourish and to participate in a cause that was bigger than himself. In Lead Like It Matters to God, Stearns shares the principles he learned over the course of a remarkable career leading some of the largest organizations in both business and ministry. Through honest and captivating stories of his life journey, he demonstrates why the values Christian leaders embrace in their places of work are more important than the success they achieve.
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- 01-25-24
Great Audio Book on Leadership
Everyone is a leader in their circle of influence. This audiobook will help you to grow and develop your character. Please take the time to listen or read the book.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-14-21
Perspective improver
This book did a fantastic job of focusing leader ship back on the things that matter to Christ; it was a timely and appreciated improvement to my outlook and a reminder of the things that are really important. I highly recommend!
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- Amanda Reid
- 01-08-25
Love this book!!
To be completely honest I have just started listening to leadership books. In fact this is my third book, mind you I love the other two books I listened to as well, but I do have to say this one is my favorite so far.
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- Columbo232
- 01-22-22
Inspirational
This book spoke to my heat. It renewed my commitment, my focus, and my faith.
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- Rachel Johnsen
- 02-09-24
One of the Best
I read lots of leadership books. This is one of the best I’ve read in a long time.
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- Julie
- 07-22-23
Incredible book
I really enjoyed it and how he really had to put his strong faith in God whenever he was facing trials in his life it's not easy letting go of what you think God is calling us to do in life. 🙏
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- Julia E. Manuel
- 12-27-23
The things that really stood out to me was surrender, Sacrifice, trust and excellence. Surrender was number one.
This book is awesome. I am in a leadership program and it was very helpful.
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- Susan I. Chapman
- 01-17-22
Great information, learned from experience.
Leadership at all levels and disciplines will produce great results if these principles are used.
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- Paige
- 01-10-24
Most fulfilling read ever!
ALL DONE!! "Lead Like it Matters" was a very worthwhile read! I'm super glad it was a required reading for my women's focus group leadership ministry! Very impactful!
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- Anita J. Young
- 04-15-24
God doesn’t call you to be successful, he calls you to be faithful.
Excellent book. I would recommend it for any lead leader at any level. This one I will be keeping on my shelf in my office and referring to it frequently.
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