Friday, March 27, 2009

Leadership for Saints - Rodger Dean Duncan and Ed J. Pinegar (4.5 of 5 Lost Sheep)

I was quite pleased with this book.  It is a wonderful resource for members looking to improve their leadership skills.  Duncan and Pinegar model all of their principles after the actions of the Savior.  Leadership for them is not about management techniques.  They are most concerned about helping you genuinely love and appreciate those that you lead.  Love is the great motivator.

They apply this principle to conducting meetings and interviews, preparing activities, holding people accountable, etc.  I thought their ideas were quite insightful and based in true doctrine.  I enjoyed their use of many real-world examples.  

Ducan and Pinegar realize that many saints are not currently in leadership positions.  For this reason, they also include suggestions for saints to gently guide their leaders without stepping on their toes.  However, they also mention that one should always be prepared for the calling that might be coming right around the corner.  I believe that all LDS members would benefit from reading this book.

No comments: