Discover the secrets of King David's success as ruler of Israel. Taken from Psalm 131, the wisdom in this book will be a dynamic influence in your ministry, home, business, and personal life.

At approximately the age of thirty, David was inaugurated as the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel. His experiences leading up to his kingly role of leadership, and during its tenure, can be used as a springboard for your own leadership opportunities. From providing for his family to fighting for his convictions, Lead Like a King will give you the hidden leadership traits of this ancient ruler. King David lived a life of bloodshed and heartache. Yet he helped to establish a nation. For ten years, Saul pursued David and he tried five times to kill David. For ten years, David had been in tight places. But he was brought into a great place. In the school of life, leaders are promoted when in times of difficulty learn the lessons of faith and patience. David was promised a throne and a dynasty that would never end. To this day, we can look at the people and nation of Israel and see that promise fulfilled under one of the greatest leaders the world will ever know. May we aspire to be bold and confident and Lead Like a King!

A behind-the-scenes analysis of 21 essential leadership principles from the life of Billy Graham. Billy Graham looms large as one of the twentieth century's most influential and innovative leaders. Most people are unaware of his remarkable effectiveness as not only preacher and pastor, but as a CEO and a global leader as well. The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham is full of transferable applications for leaders in the church, parachurch, academia, government, and business. Lively interviews with his closest associates illustrate 21 principles that have driven six decades of visionary impact. First-hand accounts reveal stories of courageous leadership and growth through painful lessons. Graham's relentless application of core beliefs and leadership principles have resulted in, among many honors, being listed in Gallup's ten 'most admired men' thirty times, more than anyone else. Time magazine named him one of the top ten leaders of the twentieth century. This book asks: How did this happen? What are the essentials he embraced to achieve such extraordinary results? What can we learn from him and apply to our own leadership roles? This book is dedicated to those readers: who sense the pressing need in today's world for inspired leadership; who rise to leadership's high calling and are willing to carry its weight; who are determined to deepen and expand their capacities and effectiveness.

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.