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Winning leaders have winning points of view— succinct, practical, portable leadership proverbs that help them arbitrate decisions and rouse troops to action. In Axiom: The Language of Leadership, Bill Hybels reveals eighty God-given, from-the-gut truths that continue to raise his game and his vision, thirty-plus years into his localchurch leadership experience. Description: The best leaders not only lead well but also reflect on their leadership long enough and thoughtfully enough to articulate the philosophies that cause them to do so. Whether serving in the marketplace or in ministry, as executives or rank-and-file employees, as salaried staff or volunteer servants, good leaders can pinpoint the rationale for their actions and decisions with the ease of reciting their home address. In Axiom author Bill Hybels divulges the Godgiven convictions that have dictated his leadership strategy for more than three decades as senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church. Oriented toward four key leadership categories … 1. Vision and strategy (“Promote Shameless Profitability,” “Take a Flyer”) 2. Teamwork and Communication (“Obi-Wan Kenobi Isn’t for Hire,” “Disagree without Drawing Blood”) 3. Activity and Assessment (“Develop a Mole System,” “Sweat the Small Stuff”) 4. Personal integrity (“Admit Mistakes, and Your Stock Goes Up,” “Fight for Your Family”) …Axiom brokers accessible wisdom from one leader’s journey, as well as emboldens you to nail down the reasons why you lead like you lead.

Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity By William P Young Mackenzie Allen Philips’ youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep int he Oregon wilderness. Four years later in the midst of his Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, ostensibly from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack's world forever and quite possibly your own. In a world where religion seems to grow increasingly irrelevant The Shack wrestles with the timeless question, “Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?” The answers Mack gets will astound you and perhaps transform you as much as it did him.

Bestselling author Steve Farrar has good news for the average man: it doesn't matter if you've had a great start in the Christian life, or a rough one. It doesn't matter if you've stumbled time and again, or even fallen flat on your face. What matters most in this all-important race of life is how you finish. According to Farrar, the man who hangs in there for the long haul with his wife, his kids, and his Lord is an exception these days. Finishing Strong offers lively use of Scripture, contemporary illustrations, and study questions to equip every reader to be that exception. For the man who wants to climb the character ladder more than the corporate one, this is an essential tool.

Talent is Never Enough John Maxwell 2007 Nelson Business 0-7852140-3-8 $17.90 Leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell knows that people are never successful by talent alone, and in this book he outlines the 13 crucial things you can do to maximize your natural talents and become a "Talent-plus" person. There are 13 chapters on maximizing your talent, each helping build on the foundation of your abilities: 1. Belief Lifts Your Talent 2. Passion Energizes Your Talent 3. Initiative Activates Your Talent 4. Focus Directs Your Talent 5. Preparation Positions Your Talent 6. Practice Sharpens Your Talent 7. Perseverance Sustains Your Talent 8. Courage Tests Your Talent 9. Teachability Expands Your Talent 10. Character Protects Your Talent 11. Relationships Influence Your Talent 12. Responsibility Strengthens Your Talent 13. Teamwork Multiplies Your Talent Booksamillion We read a lot of John Maxwell and recommend any title, including his Leadership Bible.

Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Book of Yes! Attitude Jeffrey Gitomer 2007 FT Press 0-13-198647-3

Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Book of Getting Your Way Jeffrey Gitomer 2007 FT Press 0-13-157607

Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Red Book of Selling Jeffrey Gitomer 2004 FT Press

1-88-516760-1 Gitomer has written many of these “Little Books” on a variety of topics. Generally, the title describes what the book covers. Booksamillion This link will take you to the Gitomer titles available at Booksamillion. The two books below by Tom Barrett are the two best resources on Network Marketing that we have found.

Dare to Dream and Work to Win Dr. Tom Barrett 1998 Business/Life Management, Inc. 0-9641065-1-5 $14.95 Focuses on Network Marketing: - how wealth is actually created - the psychology of personal success - how to think and live as an entrepreneur - how to set realistic financial expectations - how to take charge of your life and future - how to succeed in network marketing

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Success Happens Dr. Tom Barrett 2000 Business/Life Management, Inc 0-9641065-4-X $14.95 More on Network Marketing: -

strategies for success in network marketing how to get hot responses from your warm market “15 minutes to financial freedom” how to conquer fear and self-doubt the unstoppable power of personal dream mixed with personal focus golf course economics . . . the secret of building wealth

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Now, Discover Your Strengths Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton 2001 The Free Press 0-7432-0114-0 $21.00 Barnes & Noble

Strengths Finder 2.0 Tom Rath 2007 Gallup Press 1-5956-2015-X $13.96 The basic premise of these two books is that “People progress more rapidly in their areas of greatest talent than in their areas of weakness.” When we wish to develop our talent, we then focus on making improvements in areas of weakness rather than developing our strengths. These books take the opposite approach by identifying strengths and then showing how to develop and apply strengths to build personal and career success.

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The Dream Giver Bruce Wilkinson 1999 Multnomah Publishers 1-59052-201-X $12.08 Bestselling author Bruce Wilkinson shows how to identify and overcome the obstacles that keep millions from living the life they were created for. He begins with a compelling modern-day parable about Ordinary, who dares to leave the Land of Familiar to pursue his Big Dream. With the help of the Dream Giver, Ordinary begins the hardest and most rewarding journey of his life. Wilkinson gives readers practical, biblical keys to fulfilling their own dream, revealing that there's no limit to what God can accomplish when we choose to pursue the dreams He gives us for His honor. Booksamillion

Dare to Dream …. Then Do It John C. Maxwell 2006 J. Countryman 1-4041-0188-8 $10.66 Kathi stumbled on this book while searching for The Little Red Book of Sales. It focuses on dreaming and how to achieve your dreams. Easy reading and valuable. Booksamillion

A Year in the Now Bishop Jim Earl Swilley 2002 United Book Press, Inc. 0-9716838-8-3 $20.00 Plus S/H This is a daily devotional, originally recommended by Gayle Foster, Premier Designs Executive Director, “designed to deliver a doable format for the daily development of eternal life – to help you think creatively, beyond your

familiar, time-bound comfort zones. These positive and powerful affirmations will provide the help you need to progressively put your life on the right track in realistic increments. You don’t have to become overwhelmed by the tremendous task of trying to lead a ‘now life’ in a ‘yesterday/tomorrow world.’ You can do it today. Church in the Now

Just Walk Across the Room, Simple Steps Pointing People to Faith Bill Hybels 2006 Zondervan 2-00503-555-4 Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. The church’s innovative ministries have made it one of the most attended churches in the country. Hybels points out that by simply crossing the room and saying hello to someone we could change that person’s “forever,” just a few steps to make an eternal difference. His approach is personal; It has nothing to do with methods and everything to do with taking a genuine interest in another person, with building relationships.. All we need is a heart that’s in tune with the Holy Spirit and a willingness to venture out of our “Circle of Comfort” and into another person’s life. The book is about sharing the Christian message and provides an understanding of why and how we can help others meet God. Hybels’ form of evangelism encourages us to cooperate with the Holy Spirit and to “live in three D”: DEVELOP friendships, DISCOVER stories, and DISCERN next steps. He challenges us to move beyond our insulated "evangelism-void vacuum,” to explore "the power of story," and to learn how to tell our own spiritual narratives concisely and effectively. Although the book describes an evangelistic walk, it, in many ways, also describes our Premier walk. Barnes and Noble Amazon

Visioneering, God’s Blueprint for Developing and Maintaining Vision Andy Stanley 1999 Multnomah Publishers 1-59052-456-X Stanley, the son of Charles Stanley, is the founder of North Point Ministries and senior pastor of North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church and Brown;s Bridge Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia Over 15,000 adults attend worship services each Sunday at one of these North Point Ministries churches. Allison Wiers, a Designer from Willard and our daughter, discovered this book when she and her husband Darren were visiting their friend Marty McCreary, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marty had been given the book several days earlier and was reading it. Allison saw it on his end table, picked it up, began to read and was hooked. When she came home, she bought it, read it and recommended it to us. Around that same time, I listened to a radio sermon as I drove back from Toledo; the scripture was the book of Nehemiah, and the topic was Nehemiah’s vision, the different ways that the world [Satan] conspired against him, and how his vision and faith enabled him to succeed at a seemingly impossible task. [It’s amazing how God works!] Stanley’s book is based on the belief that: “Everbody ends up somewhere in life. You can end up somewhere on PURPOSE!” Visioneering is the engineering of a vision or the process one follows to develop and maintain vision. “Vision,” writes Stanley, “is a clear mental picture of what could be, fueled by the conviction that it should be.” It is a preferred future, a destination, and stands in contrast with the way the world is. By exploring the ordinary life of Nehemiah and his God-given vision for accomplishing the extraordinary, rebuilding the ruined walls of Jerusalem, Stanley demonstrates the necessity of a clear, Godordained vision for each of the roles of our lives and reveals principles that can prepare us to find and follow God’s vision for our own lives. Barnes and Noble Amazon

By Chance or By Design Andy Horner “By Chance or By Design chronicles the Premier Story from Andy's childhood in Belfast to the founding of Premier Designs. It is delightful and insightful reading. The book has something for everyone from lovers of non-fiction to business leaders seeking wisdom and knowledge to implement in their own businesses. When you are finished reading it, you will know all about Premier Designs from the dream to its reality.”

By Design Andy Horner “By Design...The Continuing Story of Premier Designs, continues the Premier Story from its beginnings to today. Conducting a business based on biblical principles of honesty, integrity, and service to others is possible, and lived out in this story. It was not done however without trials along the way, including a betrayal by trusted associates. But through it all, Premier has trusted in God's plan and God's design. In reading this book, you will also learn how Andy and Joan are preparing for the future of Premier Designs, to ensure that its legacy of serving with love, honesty and integrity continues for decades to come.” Premier Designs Description and Ordering Information Each book is available at a special web price of only $5.00 plus tax, in the continental U.S. To order your copy of either book, simply E-mail us, Fax, or call us and request item #PDI-1201 or #PDI-1354. Be sure to tell us you saw the book on our web site.

Starting from “No” Azriela Jaffe 1999 Kaplan Business 1-57410-122-6 The title of this book is self-explanatory. An excerp is available on Jaffe’s website. Azriela Jaffe Website Amazon

Quiet Strength Tony Dungy 2007 Tyndale House 1-41431-801-4 $17.90

Tony Dungy's words and example have intrigued millions of people, particularly following his victory in Super Bowl XLI, the first for an African American coach. How is it possible for a coach--especially a football coach--to win the respect of his players and lead them to the Super Bowl without the screaming histrionics, the profanities, the demand that the sport come before anything else? How is it possible for anyone to be successful without compromising faith and family? In this inspiring and reflective memoir, Coach Dungy tells the story of a life lived for God and family--and challenges us all to redefine our ideas of what it means to succeed. Includes a foreword by Denzel Washington and a 16-page color photo insert. Booksamillion

Holy Discontent Bill Hybels 2007 Zondervan Publishing

0-31027-228-9 $10.66 Whether it is social injustice, AIDS, bad preaching, or wrecked marriages, what breaks the heart of someone who loves God most likely breaks Gods heart. Hybels says its up to Christians to set what is wrong in this world right. Booksamillion

100 Ways to Motivate Yourself Change Your Life Forever (Hardcover) - Revised Ed. Steve Chandler Career Press 2001 1-56414-519-0 Booksamillion

Build It Big - 101 Insider Secrets From Top Direct Selling Experts Direct Selling Women’s Alliance 2005 0-7931-9277-3 $10.95 Direct Selling Women's Alliance or Barnes and Noble “This book reveals 101 insights and practices on how to grow your direct selling business, shared by industry experts who do not just talk about success – they live it. Build It Big moves beyond the out-dated business practices that no longer work in today’s changing world and speaks to the essence of your success by offering an enlightened perspective of every facet, from getting started to building a team and then coaching them to the top. The experience of discovering these 101 insider secrets will inspire greater confidence in both yourself and your business. It will provide you with answers to your most pressing challenges, such as where to find more customers, how to juggle family and business and how to find your next superstar. This book will inspire you into action so that you begin to experience the success and fulfillment you’ve always wanted.” Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Starting Your Direct-Selling Business Chapter 2 - Booking and Coaching Your Hostess Chapter 3 - The Art of Selling Chapter 4 - Sponsoring and Building Your Team Chapter 5 - Coaching Your Team Chapter 6 - Developing Leadership Skills Chapter 7 - Managing Business Finances Chapter 8 - Integrating Home and Business Chapter 9 - Building Through Technology Chapter 10 - Strategies for Success

More Build It Big - 101 Insider Secrets From Top Direct Selling Experts Direct Selling Women’s Alliance 2006 978-1-4195-2003-7 $10.95 Direct Selling Women's Alliance or Barnes and Noble “101 insights on how to make it big with your home-based business If you own a home-based business, or have thought about starting one – direct selling or otherwise – this book is for you! From how to fill your calendar with appointments to mastering the art of running your business from home, this book brings you neverbefore revealed strategies and tips on how to take your business from zero to warp speed with limited finances and a part-time effort. Imagine being mentored by the most successful leaders who have walked the path and are living the dream – that’s what you will find in this book. Learn to: • Ignite your business by building stronger relationships • Schedule more business and get greater results in less time • Organize your office and get control of your finances • Integrate your home life and business with ease • Avoid the common pitfalls of working from home” Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Direct-Selling Excellence Chapter 2 – Sensational Shows Chapter 3 – Networking and Prospecting Chapter 4 – The Art of Sponsoring Chapter 5 – Principle-Centered Coaching Chapter 6 – Managing Your Money Chapter 7 – Home Business Excellence Chapter 8 – Enlightened Leadership Chapter 9 – Success Strategies