Jeff Mattson - Shrinking the Integrity Gap: Between What Leaders Preach and Live

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SHRINKING THE INTEGRITY GAP

Great leaders are characterized by virtues such as courage, vision, and decisiveness. But theres one quality that should be at the top of every leaders priority list: integrity. This book offers a vital and timeless message for those who desire to be above reproach in their leadership.

Jim Daly, president, Focus on the Family

Ever since we have known Jeff and Terra, they have had a passion to help leaders. Being an emotionally healthy leader is extremely challenging, and the Mattsons will help you identify the biggest obstacles for becoming a wholehearted leader.

Tristen Collins, LPC, and Jonathan Collins, cofounder of The Bible Project and coauthors of Why Emotions Matter

Were long overdue for a trauma-informed, evidence-based, practical, and biblical guide to wholehearted and integrous leadership. Jeff and Terra Mattson have written just that book and are the real deal. This powerhouse couple are wrapping their arms around leaders everywhere who need personal mentors to coach them out of denial to healing and Wholehearted Leadership.

Michelle Watson, PhD, LPC, author of Lets Talk and radio/podcast host of The Dad Whisperer

Weve known Jeff and Terra for a long time and can attest to the fact that they are a living example of this powerful book. Whether you are a leader who is just getting started or youre a seasoned veteran, you wont want to miss out on their message.

Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott, #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Healthy Me, Healthy Us

Jeff and Terra Mattson are seasoned counselors whove journeyed through real-life scenarios with many pastors and other ministry leaders. Not only are they expert voices but they embody the values their book offers. You can trust these messengers. I do because they live what they preach.

Randy Remington, president, US Foursquare Church

The authors willingness to grittily name those foes of the selfarrogance, narcissism, hiding, blind spots, escapism, and othersand then accurately describe the danger these foes pose to both leaders and the led, and finally to teach the reader how to defeat each one, is what makes this book so helpful and timely.

Rick Ganz, founder and director of the Faber Institute

This book will be life changing for leaders of all kinds, from stay-at-home parents to megachurch pastors. The Mattsons get behind the masks to work through the core issues behind integrity gaps which will bring about healthier, higher-quality leadership at every level.

Robby Angle, president and CEO of Trueface

Embedded within organizations and churches are leaders with unprocessed trauma and untold stories of shame. The question is not if a leader has wounds, narcissistic tendencies, or a penchant for manipulation but how committed they are to bringing those realities to light. Terra and Jeff Mattson have written a powerful work for anyone ready to face the truth of their pain before burnout or crisis strikes.

Jay Stringer, psychotherapist and author of Unwanted

Jeff and Terra have invited us to join a journey to address a gap that often exists in our personal integrity. Perhaps most of us can admit that where we are is not always consistent with what we say and how we live. As leaders we should be bold while continuing to search for Gods truth regarding our own integrity journey.

Hank Danos, chairman of Danos, former chairman of the board of supervisors at LSU and former chairman of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry

Im excited to partner with and endorse Jeff and Terras new book. It is ALL about leadership and doing it in a positive, God-fearing way that humbles the soul and gives hope to everyone who will take this journey with the Mattsons.

Neil Lomax, former NFL Arizona Cardinals QB and 3D Coach for our future leaders

What an insightful read that exposes the hidden pains and unique needs of being a high-capacity leader. Jeff and Terras clinical wisdom, paired with their personal transparency, offers an empathetic but strong warning: true integrity matters.

Amy Wolff, founder of Dont Give Up Movement and co-owner of Distinction Communication Inc.

I strongly recommend this book to leaders (influencers) of all ages because it uniquely delivers this promise: to discover how to mature into healthy leaders and sustain integrity over the long haul.

Bill Thrall, cofounder of Trueface and coauthor of The Cure and The Ascent of a Leader

Jeff and Terra provide an in-depth framework for leaders to work through past failures, challenges, and pain, allowing them to emerge better equipped to be genuine leaders of high integrity and character. Having worked and coached in athletics for over twenty years, I have been able to observe the transformational ways great leaders can impact people. This book provides leaders with a critical foundation and skill set to model high integrity in both leadership and life.

Nick West, MS Ed., director of basketball operations for the Portland Trail Blazers

Shrinking the Integrity Gap challenges readers to engage with their own personal reflections and cast a vision for who they will become. Its loaded with practical application on how to live and lead in a way that invites others to join you on mission where everyone can flourish.

Joy Roberts, cofounder of Joy of It and JOI Friendzy

This is a powerful, practical, and spiritual roadmap and a path to integrity from two individuals who are passionate, immensely gifted, and respected in their fields.

Pete Loescher, MBA, managing director of PNC Financial Services

Jeff and Terra have provided us with a resource grown from experience, relationships, and the honest recognition that we are all on a journey. This is not a formulaic how-to book. This is an invitation to join the pilgrimage to healthy leadership and organizations for such a time as this.

Steven G. W. Moore, PhD, executive director of MJ Murdock Charitable Trust

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SHRINKING THE INTEGRITY GAP

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