Hans Finzel - Top Ten Ways to Be a Great Leader

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Most leadership books have a short shelf life, but Hanss book endures the test of time. This is a great read on servant leadership.

Dr. Rick Warren, founder of Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose Driven Life

Many equate leadership with knowledge or talent, but in todays workplace people dont necessarily follow knowledge or talent. Both are easy to find, and having them may actually be a deterrent to effective leadership. Top Ten Ways to Be a Great Leader shows us the characteristics that real leaders possess. And fortunately, they can be learned by anyone with a heart for true leadership.

Dan Miller, career coach, bestselling author, and president of 48 Days LLC

Whenever my friend Hans Finzel writes or speaks about leadership, he has my full attention. His insights are compelling because they are grounded in truth, tested by experience, and on full display in and through his life and ministry.

Dr. Crawford W. Loritts, Jr., author, speaker, radio host, and senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church, Roswell, GA

Whew! Just when you think you can preach and teach Leadership 401, Hans Finzel writes another gem. He is so gifted at connecting the leadership dots. This is a jam-packed treasure chest of wisdom and fresh insights, oozing with the right blend of pokes in the ribs and grace.

John Pearson, author of Mastering the Management Buckets and board governance and management consultant at John Pearson Associates, Inc.

Are you ready to ignite your leadership game to the next level? Then this book is a must read. Hans Finzel speaks from a huge reservoir of real life leadership experience when he maps out the ten essential skills that every effective leader must master. Whether you are just getting started or have decades of experience, I highly recommend the leadership wisdom that falls out of every page of this exciting new book.

John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneur On Fire and creator of The Freedom Journal and The Mastery Journal

When Hans Finzel wrote his bestselling book, The Top Ten Mistakes That Leaders Make , I thought it was one of the greatest leadership books of all time. I have been greatly impacted by it over the years! His newest book, Top Ten Ways to Be a Great Leader , is destined to be a best seller because it is down-to-earth practical and is based on Hanss many years of leadership experience. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in becoming a great leader or anyone wanting to develop leaders who can make a difference in a world that is desperate for character-based leadership.

Stan Toler, bestselling author and speaker

Hanss lessons on leadership and personal development always come from a place of principle. And principles are timeless. Thats why his books and teaching will be part of my life today and for a long time into the future. I highly recommend this latest contribution to great leadership instruction.

Curt Beavers, international entrepreneur

When it comes to leadership, you are either average or a warrior. I am thrilled about this latest leadership warrior-training book from Hans, The Top Ten Ways to Be a Great Leader . As a business owner, business consultant, business mentor, and entrepreneur, I know the real deal when I see it. We have too many leaders out there that are floundering and making things up as they go. I highly recommend this book for leaders on the ten essential skills all effective leaders must master.

Mike Agugliaro, business warrior of CEO Warrior

I have found Hans Finzels books on leadership refreshingly honest and immediately applicable in my multiple roles of Christian leadership. This one is no exception. If the delicate triad of knowledge, character, and skill woven throughout this book is maintained, it will extend ones time and effectiveness in leading Gods work forward.

Mark L. Bailey, senior professor of Bible exposition and president of Dallas Theological Seminary

Look long enough and you will discover that everything rises or falls on leadership. Along with many popular simplistic approaches to leadership are the abstract theoretical approachesbig on theory but light on application. Hans Finzel has bridged these two extremes. In this delightful book, Hans allows theory to inform practice and then fleshes it out with real workplace examples. If you want to grow your leadership, these ten principles will help fuel your journey.

Mick Ukleja, PhD, president of LeadershipTraQ

Top Ten Ways to Be a Great Leader reads like a series of personal mentoring conversations with Hans Finzel about critical leadership topics, overflowing from his more than three decades of experience. Within twenty-four hours of reading it, I found myself recounting insights from Hans to another leader facing a challenge addressed in this excellent book. Read it for yourself, then share his wisdom with others.

Steve Moore, president of nexleader

Hanss honest approach and use of personal experiences help bring these key lessons home in a very authentic, clear, and practical way. If you are a leader who has been wanting to sit at the feet of someone a few steps down the road from you, or if you are simply wanting a checkup on how you are doing and how you can go further, then pick up this book and journey with Hans. You will not regret it.

Andrew Scott, president and CEO of Operation Mobilization USA

TOP TEN WAYS TO BE A GREAT LEADER

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To Peter Pendell, my friend, mentor, and personal pastor. You have genuinely cared for my soul and spiritually nurtured me for decades. I appreciate your courage to speak honestly with me, man to man. Thank you for being the real deal as you walk the walk with Jesus. No wonder they call you the pastors pastor. I count it a privilege to be called your friend. Thank you for your investment in my leadership.