As nations and societies grapple with ever increasing and more complex issues today, from climate change to terrorism and from poverty to the problems associated with an increasingly connected world, there is a need for leaders to rise to the challenge in every sphere and level of society. Exceptional leaders are needed in Christian service, government, business, the workplace, and in families. The subject of this book--David, the second king of a united Israel--is generally acclaimed to be one of the most powerful and accomplished leaders in history and his life and career offer lessons in leadership that everyone can relate to. The goal of this book is to uncover the leadership secrets of David.Wherever you may be on your leadership journey--whether you are at the high point of just having killed Goliath or at the low place of being confronted by Nathan for your indiscretion--Forty Leadership Principles from David's Life will surely encourage and strengthen you to be a better person and leader.

David is one of the most perfect characters on which to do a study of leadership. We can learn a lot from David’s life. We can learn what to do and what not to do. I think both are important. No one is perfect and learning those tough lessons on someone else’s behalf is as important as learning the more positive ones. David was God’s anointed. He started as a shepherd and through God’s leadership, he became a ruler of a nation and a shepherd over His people. David did not set out to be Israel’s king. He did not set out to ‘be a leader.’ He was thrust into circumstances not of his making. He went through his own crucible time and time again. Through each experience he put more tools in his toolbox so to speak. Although not perfect by any measure, his zeal for God and faith in God became the standard that all future kings of Israel would be measured against. We can learn a lot from current and prior leaders, regardless of where we find them. Like the cook making a stew, you choose which ingredients and how much to use, and learn what works and what doesn’t work for you along the way as you perfect your recipe.

Challenging Goliath: Leadership Lessons from the Life of King David explores six important leadership truths drawn from the experiences of one of the most widely known figures in the Bible. Whether you supervise others or simply want to make more meaningful contributions to the team you serve, Hughes's LEADER framework will challenge you to put these lessons to work.Larry Hughes has been engaged in the study and practice of leadership for nearly forty years. From his earliest experiences as a West Point cadet, Hughes has sought to understand how to more effectively lead and contribute to teams. His journey has included service as a US Army officer and in senior leadership roles in both corporate America and the not-for-profit community. He has also taught leadership, organizational behavior, and business strategy at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Hughes wrote this book to serve others by sharing the wisdom that can only come from a life of setbacks and successes. Along with sharing the stories of King David, Hughes tells the stories of his (and other leaders') work experiences; together, these accounts give readers the lessons they need to contribute to their teams more effectively. No matter your faith, Challenging Goliath will be a valuable addition to your leadership tool kit.

Effective leadership is always a critical need in the church. Current and aspiring church leaders need models to emulate, and no source of leadership models can surpass the Bible. The Word of God presents us with numerous examples of great leaders, especially in the Old Testament, and one of the greatest of these is David, the second and greatest king of Israel. In this short, plainspoken book, Dr. Michael C. Walker examines nine episodes from David's life and draws from them powerful leadership lessons that are just as relevant in our times today as they were 3000 years ago. In these nine brief chapters, Dr. Michael shows us David at his very best and his very worst, from his triumph as a youth over a literal "giant" of a challenge, to his most colossal and egregious failure as a middle-aged king -- and everything in between. What emerges is an inspiring picture of a man of great strengths -- and great weaknesses -- but who also possessed a passionate heart for God. Learn from the life of David how to be a better leader and a person After God's Own Heart.

King David is called 'a man after God's own heart, ' but he is far from perfect. The combination of his humanness and the earnest way he seeks after God is what makes him such a good, biblical example of leadership. In Who's By Your Side, the author who brought us Who's Got Your Back delves into several more characters who appear in David's life story. Spoiler alert: The leadership lessons we glean from these stories can often come from these periphery characters rather than from David himself. Each chapter contains components that make Who's By our Side versatile enough for group or individual study: Scripture references for personal reading and a short story summary with ancillary endnote informationLeadership lessons and tipsQuestions for leadership developmentExcerpt from the book of Psalms

This book reviews the life of King David of Israel, from a leadership perspective. David was the second king of Israel, and doubtless one of the greatest leaders in the Bible. In studying David's life, the author has discovered that he was by no means a perfect leader. But despite his flaws, David remains a leader worthy of emulation. In writing this book, the author has listed the good and not so good leadership lessons eminent in David's life. His is a story that will inspire all.