Practicing Greatness
by Reggie McNeal
2020-12-28 08:20:34
Based on his extensive experience as coach and mentor to many thousands of Christian leaders across a broad spectrum of ministry settings, Reggie McNeal helps spiritual leaders understand that they will self-select into or out of greatness. In this i...
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Based on his extensive experience as coach and mentor to many thousands of Christian leaders across a broad spectrum of ministry settings, Reggie McNeal helps spiritual leaders understand that they will self-select into or out of greatness. In this important book, McNeal shows how great spiritual leaders are committed consciously and intentionally to seven spiritual disciplines, habits of heart and mind that shape both their character and competence: The discipline of self-awarenessâthe single most important body of information a leader possesses The discipline of self-managementâhandling difficult emotions, expectations, temptations, mental vibrancy, and physical well-being The discipline of self-developmentâa life-long commitment to learning and growing and building on one's strengths The discipline of missionâenjoying the permissions of maintaining the sense of God's purpose for your life and leadership The discipline of decision-makingâknowing the elements of good decisions and learning from failure The discipline of belongingâthe determination to nurture relationships and to live in community with others, including family, followers, mentors, and friends The discipline of alonenessâthe intentional practice of soul-making solitude and contemplation
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