Lead Vertically

 

Lead Vertically:
Inspire People to Volunteer. Build Great Teams That Last.
By Craig Johnson (Regal, 2010)
As senior director of family ministries at Lakewood Church in Houston, the largest church in America, Craig Johnson oversees thousands of staff members, lay leaders and volunteers. Lead Vertically includes tools and exercises that can be adapted by any leader for teams of any size, as well as tips for recruiting, training and strengthening teams. Leaders will learn to inspire even when saying no and to build trust personally, not just professionally.

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James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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