Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership: How to Become an Effective Leader by Confronting Potential Failures

The Christian world has been rocked by the number of prominent leaders, in both church and parachurch organizations, who have been compromised by moral, ethical, and theological failures. This pace-setting volume addresses this alarming problem and offers Christian leaders valuable guidance in dealing with the inherent risks of their work.
Using biblical and current examples, the authors describe the characteristics of five types of leaders and the problems that are most likely to develop if their particular dysfunctions develop unrestrained. McIntosh and Rima offer a series of steps for leaders to consider so they can take control of their dark side and learn to harness its creative powers. This edition includes a new introduction, updated information throughout, a self-assessment tool, and other additional material. Includes endorsements from John Maxwell, Leighton Ford, Leith Anderson, and Rob Angel.

• Experiencing Ministry Supervision
• Preparing for Ministry: A Practical Guide to Theological Field Education
• Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry (Transforming Resources)
• A Work of Heart: Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders
• Maximizing Your Effectiveness: How to Discover and Develop Your Divine Design, 2nd Edition
• The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development
• The Emotionally Healthy Leader: How Transforming Your Inner Life Will Deeply Transform Your Church, Team, and the World
• Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God's Agenda, Revised and Expanded
• A Tale of three Kings: A Study in Brokenness
• Leading from the Inside Out: The Art of Self-Leadership