{"product_id":"practicing-greatness-isbn-9780787977535","title":"Practicing Greatness","description":"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:  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe discipline of self-awareness\u003c\/b\u003e—the single most important body of information a leader possesses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe discipline of self-management\u003c\/b\u003e—handling difficult emotions, expectations, temptations, mental vibrancy, and physical well-being\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe discipline of self-development\u003c\/b\u003e—a life-long commitment to learning and growing and building on one's strengths\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe discipline of mission\u003c\/b\u003e—enjoying the permissions of maintaining the sense of God's purpose for your life and leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe discipline of decision-making\u003c\/b\u003e—knowing the elements of good decisions and learning from failure\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe discipline of belonging\u003c\/b\u003e—the determination to nurture relationships and to live in community with others, including family, followers, mentors, and friends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe discipline of aloneness\u003c\/b\u003e—the intentional practice of soul-making solitude and contemplation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Leadership Network ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by \u003ci\u003eKen Blanchard\u003c\/i\u003e xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction Needed: Great Spiritual Leaders 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. The Discipline of Self-Awareness 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. The Discipline of Self-Management 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Discipline of Self-Development 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Discipline of Mission 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Discipline of Decision Making 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Discipline of Belonging 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. The Discipline of Aloneness 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion Choosing Greatness 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 167\u003c\/p\u003e  \"This is a compelling and practical book that will help develop great spiritual leaders to meet the challenges of leadership as the church seeks to bring the gospel to a changed world.\" \u003cbr\u003e –\u003ci\u003eInsights\u003c\/i\u003e magazine (Sept. 2008) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReggie McNeal \u003c\/b\u003eis the director of leadership development for the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Through his various leadership roles, from local congregational settings to denominational positions to seminary classrooms to coach and consultant for thousands of spiritual leaders, he has been devoted to helping leaders understand and practice true leadership greatness. McNeal is the author of \u003ci\u003eRevolution in Leadership: Training Apostles for Tomorrow’s Church\u003c\/i\u003e (Abingdon Press), along with\u003ci\u003e A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e and the best-selling\u003ci\u003e The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church,\u003c\/i\u003e both from Jossey-Bass.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOften spiritual leaders do not aspire to greatness for fear of seeming to lack humility. Yet greatness in spiritual leadership is just what we need—in our churches, our businesses, in education, in the social sector, in every sector of society.  The question is how do good spiritual leaders become \u003ci\u003egreat\u003c\/i\u003e leaders?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DISCIPLINE OF SELF-AWARENESS\u003c\/b\u003e—the single most important body of information a leader possesses   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DISCIPLINE OF SELF-MANAGEMENT\u003c\/b\u003e—handling difficult emotions, expectations, temptations, mental vibrancy, and physical well-being   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DISCIPLINE OF SELF-DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/b\u003e—a life-long commitment to learning and growing and building on one’s strengths   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DISCIPLINE OF MISSION\u003c\/b\u003e—enjoying the permissions of maintaining the sense of God’s purpose for your life and leadership   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DISCIPLINE OF DECISION-MAKING\u003c\/b\u003e—knowing the elements of good decisions and learning from failure   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DISCIPLINE OF BELONGING\u003c\/b\u003e—the determination to nurture relationships and to live in community with others, including family, followers, mentors, and friends   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE DISCIPLINE OF ALONENESS\u003c\/b\u003e—the intentional practice of soul-making solitude and contemplation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePracticing Greatness\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond mere clichés and inspirational thoughts to be a hard-hitting resource for leaders who aspire to go from being just good enough to being a great leader who blesses others.   \"\u003ci\u003ePracticing Greatness\u003c\/i\u003e is a hard-hitting leadership book, not just a collection of inspirational thoughts.\"\u003cbr\u003e —from the Foreword by Ken Blanchard, author of \u003ci\u003eThe One-Minute Manager\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLead Like Jesus: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The depth and breadth of wisdom in this book is just short of unbelievable. Good leaders aspiring to be great leaders will do well to read this book and allow it to probe and shape their lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Bill Easum, Easum, Bandy \u0026amp; Associates\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I have always been challenged by Reggie McNeal’s ‘right on’ insights. And this book is packed with ‘right on’ insights for any leader wanting to move from good to great.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Robert Lewis, pastor and men’s fraternity founder, Fellowship Bible Church, Little Rock, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Someone once taught me a powerful lesson: ‘If you are without discipline, you are without power.’ In this revitalizing work, Reggie has tapped into a power source for all leaders—disciplines. Grab hold of this book and begin a newly charged life today!\"\u003cbr\u003e —Wayne Cordeiro, New Hope Christian Fellowship O’ahu, Honolulu, Hawaii; author of \u003ci\u003eCulture Shift: Transforming Your Church from the Inside Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We owe Greatness to God. Reggie McNeal challenges us to this standard and gives us some practical ‘how-tos’ in this clear and compelling new book. I recommend this book for all who aspire to a meaningful Halftime and Life II.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Bob Buford, author, \u003ci\u003eHalftime\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFinishing Well\u003c\/i\u003e; founder and chairman, Leadership Network\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989837562085,"sku":"NP9780787977535","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787977535.jpg?v=1761785630","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/practicing-greatness-isbn-9780787977535","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}