The making of a leader – recognizing the lessons and stages of leadership development

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Are you a leader? This book will show you six stages of leadership development and help you identify where you are on the road to leadership.LEADERSHIP. Where do leaders come from? What does it take to be a leader? When does leadership begin?The answers to these questions may surprise you. Leadership is not confined to position, title, or training, nor is it limited by experience. In fact, these things sometimes cloud the real issue of leadership.In The Making of a Leader, Dr. Robert Clinton identifies the patterns God uses to develop a leader. By studying the lives of hundreds of historical, biblical, and contemporary leaders, Dr. Clinton has determined the six stages of leadership development, and he establishes checkpoints to clarify where you are in the process.As you examine these principles and case studies, you'll begin to recognize that the ministry of leadership flows from a person's being. And that's something God continues to mold throughout a lifetime.Designed for use as a resource, The Making of a Leader will prove invaluable for students, lay or professional leaders, counselors, or anyone in a leadership training position. It will help you:*Identify those with leadership characteristics*Direct the development of maturing leaders*Recognize where you are in the development process*Counsel those who are experiencing periods of trial or frustrationAnd each chapter concludes with a 'personal application'section to further help you become a better prepared leader.