NEXT GENERATION LEADER 5 Essentials for Those Who Will Shape the Future

This audio covers ground well represented in other business books, but Andy Stanley’s companionable writing and a strong performance by Lloyd James make these ideas sound fresh and appealing. Moving through this material with the same casual thoughtfulness that makes Stanley’s books so popular, James makes this wisdom accessible and memorable. The author’s five leadership essentials are competence, courage, clarity, coachability, and character; he illustrates each trait with his own experiences and quotations from leadership experts and the Bible. He suggests that leaders be honest about their strengths and weaknesses, delegate where possible, and put a lot of energy into building strong teams. This worthwhile book blends timeless ideas with effortless expression from both the writer and the excellent narrator. T.W. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2013]