Andy Stanley on 5 Characteristics of Leaders Worth Following

This book is a gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by premier authorities in the field. It describes leadership as a skill to be learned and a relationship that must be nurtured. The authors, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, identify five core practices of exemplary leadership: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. These practices are supported by numerous international examples and updated cases to address current challenges. The book emphasizes that leadership is not about personality but about an observable and learnable set of skills and abilities.

In this book, Clay Scroggins challenges the myth that leadership requires formal authority. He argues that true leadership is about cultivating influence, regardless of one's position. Scroggins outlines four key behaviors for effective leadership: leading yourself, choosing positivity, thinking critically, and rejecting passivity. Drawing from his experiences as a pastor and his mentorship under Andy Stanley, Scroggins provides practical wisdom on how to make a difference and lead with integrity and confidence, even without formal authority.