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The Way of the Shepherd

By: William Pentak, Dr. Kevin Leman
Narrated by: Marc Cashman
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Discover a fresh perspective on the art of leading in Dr. Kevin Leman's story about a young reporter who lands the meeting of a lifetime and walks away with the keys to exceptional leadership. The Way of the Shepherd points you beyond dated trends and out-of-touch management techniques to the strategies that will make you a truly outstanding leader.

When William Pentak had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview Ted McBride, one of the most respected CEOs in America, he was shocked by what McBride was willing to share. McBride taught him the seven secrets he inherited long ago from his mentor - an eccentric but brilliant professor who passed on these time-tested management principles that, while ancient in their origin, are still applicable in today's fast-paced, high-tech world.

Throughout The Way of the Shepherd, you'll learn how to infuse your work with meaning, no matter your role, title, industry, or the size of your team. Uncover the tried-and-true best practices for how to engage, energize, and ignite your workforce by:

  • Getting to know your team, one person at a time
  • Relentlessly communicating your values and your mission
  • Defining the cause for your people and showing them where they fit in
  • Having a heart for the people that you're leading
  • Understanding that great leadership isn't just professional, it's personal

If you're ready to transform your team, create a culture of belonging, and truly learn to lead by example, it's time to discover The Way of the Shepherd.

©2004 Kevin Leman and Bill Pentak (P)2008 Zondervan

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A must read for Every position of authority!!

This is a lifestyle changer. Read it!! Listen to it! Take notes. This book will never go out of date!

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The Best Book on Leadership!

Life changing principles. Simple and profound. I would recommend this book to every leader who has a heart...

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Wisdom & Easy to listen to

I love listening to this audiobook. The wisdom Dr. Leman brings, I apply and my team is stronger for it.

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Good ideas that just make sense

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This book is a book about management but written in the format of a novel. I loved the ideas but the novel aspect was a little cheesy. No regrets reading the book as the info was excellent.

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Excellent book

One of the best leadership books I’ve read. The reader does a great job, he’s not going to put you to sleep.

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Great teaching

I really enjoyed this. This is the kind of information we should all have in school.

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Excellent for anyone in Leadership

I think everyone should read this book! Everyone who leads in a home(there are things that can be pulled out for parenting)& in the workplace! Even employees-it would help everyone have a better attitude! I highly recommend! This is a quick & easy listen!

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Leadership at its best

This book reads a lot like a Pat Lencioni book. The biblical principles of leadership in this book are so practical, and yet so profound. Anyone who’s ever worked in a secular for profit business, nonprofit business, or church staff environment can absolutely relate with every page of this book. It’s simple, study. These principles apply them from a place of care for your people you’ll be an incredible leader. 

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Such a great book

Not a single useless word. It was such a great book on management. It is about the strategy and mentality of being a leader.

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Practical

Loved this book. So practical. I can easily teach this to my leaders. Highly recommend it.

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