The Inspired Leader: 101 Biblical Reflections for Becoming a Person of Influence
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Authors: Richard Blackaby
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Table of Contents
Praise for The Inspired Leader
Starched Collars and Black Robes
Your Character, forged in the Marketplace
Integrity: Is Anyone Asking You the Hard Questions?
Marching When the Band Is Not Playing
Our Companies Are Platforms for Jesus
Facing Crises and Opposition at Work
If the Foundations Are Destroyed
Are We Ever Going to Get Out of This Mess?
Jonah and the Financial Meltdown
Walking with God, in the Marketplace
Standing Faithful to Our Lord in Today’s World
Meaningful Time in the Scriptures Is Paramount
History: Destiny or Opportunity?
Relationships at Work That Remain above Reproach
Making an Impact for Christ in the Marketplace
Is Prayer a Part of Our Business?
Applying Wisdom to Our Decisions
This Is the Time to Pray and Seek God’s Will
Living the Life That Is Really Life—Clear Focus
Navigating Today’s Bitterness and Anger
If you want to be challenged and encouraged for your assignment in the marketplace, you will want to read this book! It will give you perspective and help you “stay the course” in whatever you face in your Monday through Friday work.
JAMES BARNETT
President, DaySpring
Richard Blackaby brings a wealth of experience interacting and training countless number of leaders, many who run our nation’s largest and most well-known corporations. As a corporate CEO, it was my privilege to sit under his teaching. His keen understanding of the business leader’s world and of the Bible and its lessons are invaluable. Richard has captured the essence and true source of inspiration for us all. Regardless of your career position, this book is a must read.
RON F. WAGLEY
Chairman, CEO and President TransAmerica Insurance (retired)
Author of,
Finding Strength in Tough Times
The Inspired Leader
is a great book because it is written by exceptional leaders! Richard Blackaby’s keen insight into business history combines with life lessons from several outstanding modern-day CEOs. All who aspire to serve God in the marketplace will find this devotional to be a compelling, instructive, and uplifting companion.
JOHN D. BECKETT
Chairman, The Beckett Companies
Author of,
Loving Monday
and
Mastering Monday
Richard Blackaby’s book accomplishes two important things. First, it encourages Christian leaders to take a good look at their own lives and motivations—but not for too long. Second, and more importantly, it helps them take that attention off of themselves, and turn their gaze heavenward.
JIM DALY
President, Focus on the Family
If you are seeking a collection of devotions written for business leaders who need a spiritual boost while seeking to bring glory to God, this devotion will inspire and encourage you.
TERENCE CHATMON
President and CEO, FCCI,
Fellowship of Companies for Christ International
What I especially like about Richard Blackaby’s new book is that we, the readers, are both challenged and inspired. The questions at the end of each chapter challenge us to get serious about living out our faith in the workplace. The stories inspire us to live our lives at the highest level possible. This is one of those books that we will read and reread!
TIM IRWIN
Author of,
DeRailed: Five Lessons Learned from
Catastrophic Failures of Leadership
Richard Blackaby’s new book makes it possible to learn a new devotional thought each day that will accelerate your career as a leader or person of influence. Knowing Richard’s character and devotion I am pleased to recommend his new book:
The Inspired Leader
.
WES CANTRELL
Chairman and CEO Lanier Worldwide (retired)
Richard uniquely uses an engaging style of humor and personal experiences to teach scriptural truth and this has had an enormous impact on my life and those around me. I am forever grateful for our friendship and for the incredible wisdom and truth that the Lord has imparted to me through Richard. Read
The Inspired Leader
and be blessed!
DAVE DUNKEL
Chairman and CEO, KForce, Inc. (Faithful Priest)
I have been with Dr. Blackaby for 20 intense days of study over the last three years. He provided a unique bridge between my Christian life and my business world revealing how each day I can be involved in God’s activity in my business. He is a great storyteller and teacher and you will be blessed by reading this book.
JOHN HAMPTON
Chairman and CEO, First Western Bank
Richard Blackaby has influenced my life by his powerful, biblically inspired speaking and writing. His biblically based wisdom brings transformation in the Board oom, to the shop floor, and to the home.
ROBERT VERMEER
Chairman, Vermeer Corporation
In a world where the Christian life can seem so complicated, this collection of devotionals provides clear-cut insight on what it means to be a business leader who is alive with Christ.
BERRY CARTER
President, S&B Filters
In
The Inspired Leader
Richard Blackaby masterfully weaves and intermingles key spiritual principles from Scripture with compelling lessons from the lives of famous historical leaders to create a beautiful
tapestry and a powerful, enduring masterpiece. I strongly endorse and highly recommend this book to leaders everywhere. It will encourage, equip and empower you to inspire others.
DR. BRUCE COOK
Founder & President, VentureAdvisers Inc.,
Kingdom House Publishing, Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit (KEYS)
Each devotion is thought provoking and character building for anyone who desires to bring the light of Christ into the marketplace.
JEFF COORS
Chairman, Fiskeby Holdings US LLC.
Richard Blackaby is a tremendous blessing to Christian business leaders. Over the years, I have enjoyed learning from one of God ’s great teachers. I am so grateful that he has created a collection of these inspirational devotionals from which we can draw strength as we join God’s where he is working in our businesses and in the marketplace.
JOE CRAFTON
President / Partner CROSSMARK, Inc.
Richard has blessed us with
The Inspired Leader.
Once again he has shown how God is using business leaders in the marketplace to impact the world. This devotional is a must read for those in the marketplace…
ED KOBEL
President and COO, DeBartolo Development
Inspiration helps me refocus on what is important. Thanks to Richard and the CEOs who contributed to this book. There are wonderful stories and examples from leaders trying to fight the good fight. May God inspire you as He did me!
JACK ALEXANDER
Vice Chairman and Partner, Rainmaker Group Holdings
Richard Blackaby is keenly aware of the challenges that everyone faces as they participate in today’s business environment, and has dedicated much of his energy preparing others to rise above them. By recounting the power, wisdom, and love of the Lord,
The Inspired Leader
will encourage and inspire readers to take full advantage of the promises of the Lord.
LOU GIULIANO
Chairman, CEO and President ITT Corp (retired)
Dr. Blackaby is uniquely equipped to meld God’s truth with the workplace issues that most of us face each day. His passion for history, leadership, and God’s word has inspired me on my spiritual journey.
MIKE MULCAHY, CFA
President, Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc.
Dr. Blackaby has done an exceptional job in providing a handbook for Christian businesspersons. I only wish that every working person in America would read it. It would completely change our culture.
CORT RANDELL
President, Corporate Media Services, Inc.
The Inspired Leader
is a profoundly valuable collection of devotionals. The penetrating questions that accompany these devotionals challenge us to focus on the critical reflection that is so important to maintaining a healthy perspective of ourselves and our circumstances in light of the activity of God in our lives.