Book Reviews
The book "Building a StoryBrand" by Donald Miller emphasizes the power of storytelling in marketing. Miller argues that customers care about their own story, not the brand's. Focus on customers' needs, internal desires, and ensure marketing materials are clear and not confusing.
This book is more than 50 years old, but it remains powerful. It tells the story of a Jesuit priest who felt called to minister in Russia during World War Two and Stalin’s regime.
Richard Blackaby reviews "Rare Leadership: 4 Uncommon Habits for Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead," by Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder.
Richard Blackaby reviews Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting, by Derek Prince.
Richard Blackaby reviews Alan Fadling's book, An Unhurried Life: Following Jesus’ Rythms of Work and Rest.
Richard Blackaby reviews, "Don’t Burn Out, Burn Bright: How to Thrive in Ministry for the Long Haul," by Jonathan Malm and Jason Young.
Richard Blackaby reviews Jamie Winship's book, Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the liberating Truth of God.
Richard Blackaby reviews Patrick Lencioni's book, The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team.
Dr. Richard Blackaby reviews "Lead Like It Matters: 7 Leadership Principles for a Church that Lasts," by Craig Groeschel.
Richard Blackaby reviews Dave Ferguson's book, "Hero Maker: Five Essential Practices for Leaders to Multiply Leaders."
Richard Blackaby reviews James Clear's book, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones.
Richard Blackaby reviews Paul David Tripp's book, Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenge of Pastoral Ministry.
Learning the ways of the world will come easy. Author Richard Blackaby, however, shares the importance of reorienting ourselves to the ways of God.
One word to describe this book is "user-friendly" — easy to learn from, use and understand.
A book review of Leading Change without Losing It: Five Strategies that Can Revolutionize How You Lead Change When Facing Opposition, by Carey Nieuwhof
These book recommendations will help you become a better leader and, more importantly, a better person.
