Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership: How to Become an Effective Leader by Confronting Potential Failures

The Christian world has been rocked by the number of prominent leaders, in both church and parachurch organizations, who have been compromised by moral, ethical, and theological failures. This pace-setting volume addresses this alarming problem and offers Christian leaders valuable guidance in dealing with the inherent risks of their work.
Using biblical and current examples, the authors describe the characteristics of five types of leaders and the problems that are most likely to develop if their particular dysfunctions develop unrestrained. McIntosh and Rima offer a series of steps for leaders to consider so they can take control of their dark side and learn to harness its creative powers. This edition includes a new introduction, updated information throughout, a self-assessment tool, and other additional material. Includes endorsements from John Maxwell, Leighton Ford, Leith Anderson, and Rob Angel.

Author: Gary L. McIntosh, Samuel D. Rima
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 11/01/2007
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.80w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780801068355
ISBN10: 0801068355
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Leadership & Mentoring
- Business & Economics | Leadership
- Religion | Christian Church | Administration

About the Author
Gary L. McIntosh is president of the Church Growth Network and professor of Christian ministry and leadership at Talbot School of Theology. He leads seminars and has written several books, including Biblical Church Growth and Beyond the First Visit.

Samuel D. Rima is director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Bethel Seminary, where he is also a faculty member in the Center for Transformational Leadership. He is the author of Leading from the Inside Out and Rethinking the Successful Church.