• LEAD . . . For God's Sake!

  • A parable for finding the heart of leadership
  • By: Todd G. Gongwer
  • Narrated by: Brandon Batchelar
  • Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,050 ratings)

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LEAD . . . For God's Sake!

By: Todd G. Gongwer
Narrated by: Brandon Batchelar
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A captivating story that will help you find your purpose and leadership in life. Although he’s one of the most successful high school basketball coaches in Kentucky’s history, Steve Rocker, for the first time in his life, is falling short of expectations. His players have lost their will to win, their love for their teammates, and their passion to play. Coach Rocker’s motivational methods that have always worked before - and have resulted in his success - are now failing, and he doesn’t know why. Struggling to understand what’s happening, Coach seeks the counsel of one of his most successful friends, CEO Grant Steffin, who, while fighting his own battles, offers advice based on his own leadership experiences. Coach Rocker also stumbles upon some unexpected insight from - of all people - Joe Taylor, the high school janitor. As Coach’s season spirals downward, and as he continues to interact with these two intriguing men, the why questions become louder and louder in his head. Why does he do what he does? Or for that matter, why does he even exist? These questions eventually push him to go deeper into his own heart than he ever imagined possible to determine his purpose not only in leadership but also in life.

©2011 Todd Gongwer (P)2011 Oasis Audio

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I feel like I am the coach in the story. I listen to this book in three days because I couldn't wait to hear the next part. I like it every relationship I have a life different now. This is incredible

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Life Changing

You will experience the spectrum of emotions as you take the journey through this book. A must read for all who aspire to lead. The message is woven through the tale of a team and its triumphs and struggles. Highly recommended! READ IT...For God's Sake! And Yours!!

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A must read.

This is absolutely the best leadership and life book I've read. I recommend this book to everyone young and old. It gives true mending to your life. And life is short make it count.

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Great book!!!

Very good story with a powerful message, This book is inspirational and motivating about the important parts of life,

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Inspirational

Great story of life changing truth. Makes you examine your desires in life and puts them to the test of real truth.

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Surprising

This book was a required reading for my Master’s on leadership. I didn’t expect it to be a story type of book because most text books are non-fiction. Once I picked it up I could not put it down. All coaches and parents should read this book as a guide and reminder about how to teach living to young people.

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Exactly what I needed! So thankful!

This book has already had a major impact on my life. it is exactly what I needed and I will revisit often.

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Absolutely Amazing!!!!❤️❤️

This is a must read!!! You will not be disappointed, so much emotion and heart in every word!

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Great book!!!

So many wonderful things to take away from this book. Highly recommend it to all.

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So good

I haven't read a book in story form since reading The Richest Man in Babylon. This book was highly recommended by my team. My thought after finishing this book is if I could choose only one book for my team to read it would be this one.

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