How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going
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How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going
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How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You are Going is a book of hope for weary leaders in danger of defining ministry in terms of failure or loss. This book does not attempt to describe where the church is headed; rather, it helps leaders stand firm in a disoriented state, learning from their mistakes and leading despite the confusion.
How do you lead an organisation stuck between an ending and a new beginning—when the old way of doing things no longer works but a way forward is not yet clear? Beaumont calls such in-between times liminal seasons—threshold times when the continuity of tradition disintegrates and uncertainty about the future fuels doubt and chaos.
In a liminal season, it simply is not helpful to pretend we understand what needs to happen next. But leaders can still lead.
How to Lead When You Don’t Know Where You’re Going is a practical book of hope for tired and weary leaders who risk defining this era of ministry in terms of failure or loss. It helps leaders stand firm in a disoriented state, learning from their mistakes and leading despite the confusion.
Packed with rich stories and real-world examples, Beaumont guides the reader through practices that connect the soul of the leader with the soul of the institution.
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Praised by experts like Lovett H. Weems, Jr. and Sarah B. Drummond, this book is lauded as a remarkable resource for leaders seeking to combine spiritual sensitivity with vital leadership. Reviewers highlight its hopeful and insightful approach to times of chronic uncertainty, offering guidance on mindset and intentionality rather than fixed solutions. It resonates deeply with those feeling unsettled in transitional periods.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781538127681
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 September 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Illustration: 3 b/w illustrations; 1 table
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 290g
Pages: 184
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About the Author
Susan Beaumont is a consultant, coach, and spiritual director. She has worked with hundreds of congregations and denominational bodies across the United States and in Canada. Susan is the author of Inside the Large Congregation and coauthor of When Moses Meets Aaron: Staffing and Supervision in Large Congregations. She is known for engaging cutting-edge organizational practices, filtered through the lens of careful spiritual and theological reflection. Read more about her work at www.susanbeaumont.com.
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