Leadership Mountain

Explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. While they had prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific Ocean, instead they found themselves in the Rocky Mountains. You too may feel that you are leading in a cultural context you were not expecting. You may even feel that your training holds you back more often than it carries you along. Drawing from his extensive experience as a pastor and consultant, Tod Bolsinger brings decades of expertise in guiding churches and organizations through uncharted territory.

Have you outgrown your current systems—or are you stuck on a growth plateau? Whether you’ve implemented EOS®, experimented with Scaling Up®, or are searching for a complete business operating system, Pinnacle: Five Principles is your guide to building a company that thrives without your day-to-day involvement.

With heart-pounding descriptions of avalanches and treacherous ascents, Barry Blanchard chronicles his transformation from a poor Native American/white kid from the wrong side of the tracks to one of the most respected alpinists in the world. At thirteen, he learned to rappel when he joined the...

The Seven Mountains of Influence: God’s Plan to Transform Nations By Dameyan Cole Unlock the divine blueprint for transforming nations through godly influence. In every generation, God calls His people not to retreat from culture but to reform it. The Seven Mountains of Influence reveals how believers can rise with wisdom, humility, and courage to impact every sphere of society—religion, family, education, government, media, arts & entertainment, and business—with Kingdom principles that bring lasting change. 🌍 Discover how to: ✅ Understand the biblical mandate for cultural ...

What if the smartest people in the world understand something that the rest of us don't? (They do.) What if they know that in order to achieve success, they will sometimes have to do things that others may initially perceive as stupid? The fact of the matter is that the smartest people in the world don't run from stupid, they lean into it (in a smart way). In The Power of Starting Something Stupid, Richie Norton redefines stupid as we know it, demonstrating that life-changing ideas are often tragically mislabeled stupid.

An old man empties himself into ten vessels, and scatters them into the world. One vessel cracks and what spills out poisons slowly. So the old man, who is not dead, begins to sing — not to heal the poison, but to remind the world that it already knows how to be well.

The gift of the apostle is being raised up—but so is the counterfeit. As the Church enters a critical season, believers need clarity: How do we recognize a true apostle? How do we distinguish the genuine from the wannabe or the false? And why does it matter now more than ever? God's Strategic Servant Leaders answers the call Jesus gave to the church at Ephesus—to test those who claim to be apostles. Drawing from thirty years of walking out an apostolic calling across multiple nations, Tim Taylor provides a biblical and experiential framework for understanding this essential gift. This ...

This book describes the powerful story of the launch and development of a global Transformational Coaching movement. Now in 28 countries and 14 languages the revised copy gives updates on how personal, organizational, and community transformation is taking place through this unique coaching and training process. From a personal development course, to a professional coach training course, to a corporate management course, and to a master's and doctoral level higher education course, this story will inspire the reader to put these timeless principles to work in their own context and culture. ...

Legendary alpinist Barry Blanchard returns to the thin places where weather, will, and luck decide everything—and the consequences echo for years. Blanchard, in his inimitable, heart-pounding, and brutally honest style, continues reminiscing about the life he introduced readers to in The...

In this expanded second edition, The Zig Zag Principle continues to offer a proven strategy for achieving business goals through strategic flexibility and resourceful planning. Building on the original's foundational concepts—assessing resources, adapting to change, and leveraging multiple opportunities—this edition integrates contemporary insights and real-world examples, including a fresh look at the impact of artificial intelligence.

In a world brimming with challenges, "You Can Move Mountains: The Mustard Seed Strategies for Success in the 21st Century" offers a fresh and invigorating perspective on achieving success. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of the mustard seed, which symbolizes growth from small beginnings, this book is a treasure trove of actionable strategies that empower you to overcome obstacles and reach your highest potential. Author Steven Doornbos distills complex concepts into simple, effective principles that anyone can apply to their personal and professional lives. From cultivating resilience and ...

On the 23rd of May 2019, Hakan Bulgurlu became one of the fortunate few to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. To stand on top of the world’s highest mountain is a humbling experience; to bear witness to nature at its most awe-inspiring and powerful is even more humbling. Bulgurlu’s quest to climb Everest came with a purpose: Making the environment the centre of his ambition to highlight the catastrophic effect climate change is having on our planet, to lead by example and to seek out practical solutions.

Gideon has spent his life doing things the right way—the disciplined way. He’s built a career on relentless standards, moral rigor, and unyielding ambition. But as judgment day arrives, the cracks begin to show. An explosive confrontation with a fed-up colleague, a shocking admission from his wife, and memories of a distant son collide in Gideon’s tightly controlled world. When the decision doesn’t go his way, he is forced to sit with a kind of failure he’s never known, not just at work, but in his marriage, his faith, and his sense of self.

Philip Konig had been recruited personally by the megabank’s CEO, Martin Middleton. His mandate: to fix investment banking. But much more that, Philip was brought in to be the heir apparent to replace Middleton. There were rumblings about Philip, to which Middleton turned a deaf ear, but the corporate head of HR, Frank Brescia, did not.

Can be simply described as one of the most powerful books ever written on the subject of the Christian ministry. This book is written by a minister who is well versed in the perils of the Christian ministry, the pit-falls to avoid as well as the vital areas where the gospel minister needs to be ministered to.This is indeed a ground breaking book from the pen of an author who has been given uncommon insights into the deep pathos as well as the heavy burdens which the Almighty has for all cadres of Christian leadership including General Overseers, General Superintendents, Senior Pastors, ...

Maxine Cooper is tasked with leading her company headfirst into the introduction of cutting-age technology. At work, she’s all business and no play, but despite her success, struggles to keep her life in balance. Maxine cannot quite shake the feeling of being stuck in her profession, and the quiet voice in the back of her mind asking her for more.

Sam is a business turnaround artist. And, he has the mentality to match, a deeply ingrained pattern that plays out in all aspects of his life. Nothing about Sam Calastri is easy. Gruff, intimidating, and deeply private, he’s built a career on dominance and grit, not self-reflection. New hire Sally Cain, armed with curiosity, experience, and just enough personal baggage of her own, must find a way to meet him in the middle in their corporate world.

Veri Archer, an operating executive in her mid-forties, is recruited to be CEO of a high-tech start-up, replacing the founder-CEO, Sanjay Cherry. He stays on as CTO. For Veri, it becomes a rite of passage twice over. Behind the scenes, the transition of power is anything but smooth. Sanjay, a brilliant but beleaguered visionary, is forced to face the harsh truth that innovation alone isn’t enough to lead. Neal Armbruster—venture capitalist, mentor, and the man behind the curtain—must navigate the delicate politics of replacing a founder without fracturing a friendship.

One of the best mountaineers of our generation finally reveals the details of his many exciting extreme alpine ascents - ascents in which his only equipment is a pair of shoes and a small bag for holding chalk. Clinging to the crevasses in mountain walls, with muscles bulging as he makes his free ascent, Huber has become one of the world's most recognized and photographed extreme alpine climbers. Along with many other legendary ascents detailed here, he and his brother set a new record of 2 hours and 46 minutes on El Capitan, The Nose, Yosemite Park in the fall of 2007 - a climb that usually takes three days.

Dr. Nicole Alioto has spent her career working in higher education and K12, using data to improve student outcomes and boost institutional effectiveness. In Your School Sucks, she reveals how to use the right information to get the best insights, setting your school on a new path to success.