Lorin Woolfe

Moses on vision.
John the Baptist on communication skills.
Queen Esther on political know-how.
Great leaders from the Bible have powerful lessons to teach today’s business leaders.

Millions have been inspired by the Bible’s spiritual lessons. Now, Lorin Woolfe provides a unique way to view the Bible . . . for leadership lessons that can be applied to our modern business world.

Consider David’s courage and innovation in slaying Goliath with just a stone and a sling; Moses’ outstanding "succession planning" in picking Joshua; Joseph and the political skills that brought him to the seat of power; and of course, Jesus’ compassion, communication skills, and vision that launched Christianity (a long-term success by any measure).

These are leaders among leaders. Their achievements—and their inspired methods of achievement—offer a wholly different perspective on business leadership. For the dozens of Biblical stories presented, the book provides:

• A concise retelling of each story
• One (or more) leadership lessons suggested by each story
• Examples of contemporary business leaders who exhibit some of the inspired traits of these ancient leaders, including: Fred Smith of FedEx, Howard Shultz of Starbucks, Tom Chappell of Tom’s of Maine (a “toothpaste with a missionâ€?), Roy Vagelos of Merck, and many more.
The chapters cover these universal topics: Courage • Purpose • Communication • Honesty and Integrity • Power and Influence • Performance Management • Team Building • Humility • Compassion • Justice • Encouragement and Consequences • Wisdom • Creating the Future

Each topic concludes with a list of key points to keep in mind as readers continue on their own leadership journeys.… (más)