Leadership Not by the Book

12 Unconventional Principles to Drive Incredible Results

De: David Green, Bill High - contributor

Narrado por: Jim Seybert

If conventional leadership wisdom is to be believed, Hobby Lobby shouldn't work. So why does it?

David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby and an unlikely leader, grew his company from a $600 startup to a $8 billion company that gives 50 percent of its profits away to fund initiatives all over the world. He blazed his own path in business, drawn not from business gurus but from the pages of Scripture.

In this inspirational book, David Green challenges talented leaders with hearts committed to Christ to consider this question: What if God wants to use you to do a new, even greater work? To raise up and encourage the next generation of leaders, Green shares twelve unconventional principles that drive Hobby Lobby. These core principles can open doors to greater success in business and life.

Whether you lead a business or a nonprofit, a small business or a multinational corporation, a start-up or a department, this book will show you how breaking the conventional "rules" of business may be the best decision you ever make.

©2022 Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Generational Legacy Counsel, LLC (P)2022 eChristian

Powerful

A simple story with a powerful message that you can think outside the box and apply this biblical principle. Your Business will have great potential.

Inspiring!

Leadership Not by the Book by David Green is a refreshing and inspiring guide that challenges conventional leadership wisdom with bold, biblical truth. As the founder of Hobby Lobby, Green shares not only his business acumen but, more importantly, his unwavering commitment to honoring God in every aspect of leadership.

What makes this book stand out is its courage to go against the grain. Green shows that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of faith, family, or integrity. Instead, he lays out principles rooted in Scripture—trusting God with outcomes, putting people before profits, and stewarding resources for Kingdom purposes. His humility, generosity, and reliance on prayer are evident throughout every chapter.

Reading Leadership Not by the Book encouraged me to lead with bold faith and to rethink what true success looks like—not in the eyes of the world, but in the eyes of the Lord. Whether you’re a business owner, ministry leader, or someone striving to make a godly impact in your sphere, this book is a must-read.

It’s a powerful reminder that leadership done God’s way can change lives, build legacies, and glorify Christ.

Must Read

Highly recommend for all readers. As a business owner, David Green provides perspective on what it means to do business God’s way.

Holy Spirit Inspired Business Book

David Green offers a God breathed outlook to business and business principles. This is a definite read for any Kingdom Business owner. A must read and worth re-listening. May God multiply your wealth in heaven as it has been done on Earth.

The best Christian leadership book outside the Bible

I believe for me that this book was a divine appointment and I only just heard about it yesterday, so I purchased it immediately and felt that I could learn some insights into biblical teaching on business. The principles taught in this book are the same questions I’ve been asking for weeks on not only how to apply excellent leader ship to business but also on how to set my business up in a way that when I am gone that it will continue to keep going. I believe that this book has sent me in the right direction to achieving those goals. i’m more excited about my future as the pieces of the puzzle come together and will use these ideas to grow my ice cream business here in the United States and around the world.

Very God driven book

I really enjoyed listening to this book. I especially like the fact that he and his family place God in front of how they run this business which clearly proves to work. Following Gods principals is a MUST ! Thank you

Good Solid Practices

Enjoyed this book very much as it relates to Gods leading, only road to success!

Great Story- surpassed only by Great Lessons

Great Story- surpassed only by Great Lessons. I’ve listened 3x and taking notes each time. Rich and full of insights. If you want to be a minister in the marketplace and hear an example of such- you will eat this up.

Great insights!

Awesome Christian leadership resource! I very much appreciate the wisdom that was shared by the author, and hope to put some of this into practice!

Amazing business principles from the Bible

Must read book for founders and leaders of any capacity. Challenges how to think about business from a god honoring perspective