Boyd Bailey - Learning to Lead Like Jesus: 11 Principles to Help You Serve, Inspire, and Equip Others

According to Proverbs 13:20, He who walks with the wise will grow wise. Ive walked with Boyd Bailey for more than 28 years, and Im definitely wiser for it. Ive followed Boyd in his role as husband, father, leader, pastor, and friend. His success in each of these roles reflects his relentless pursuit and application in the very things he writes about: wisdom. Youre going to love this book!

Andy Stanley , North Point Ministries

I have known Boyd Bailey for years, and I have long considered him a man of great wisdom and superb counsel. When I heard that he was writing a book about leadershipspecifically about leadership as lived and taught by JesusI was thrilled. I knew it would be a must read. And sure enough, it is! Deeply based in Scripture and chock full of personal stories and examples, this book provides tremendous insight and instruction to anyone seeking to be a wise leader, one who strives to lead as God would have him(or her) do it. If you want to motivate and develop your people in a way that encourages and challenges them to give their bestfor themselves, for your organization, and for Godread this book!

Paul Trotti , Colonel, US Army (Ret.) and president, To the Top Leadership, LLC

We have all read many books on leadership, and we at times still sense a gap in leading well. Boyd has written a masterful book, leading us to the one true example and guide, Jesus! This book is a treasure and one that I will reread. It gave me new insights and a deeper understanding regarding the wisdom of leading myself and others well. Thank you, Boyd.

Dan Glaze , National Christian Foundation, National Relationship Manager

Boyds book contains more than principles or the typical to-do list. It contains useful and meaningful truth on acquiring and applying wisdom in leadership. I learned that wisdom is better than wealth, more than a wish, is available and waiting, we find it where we walk, and above all, wisdom works! We can ask for it, pursue it, receive it, and grow in it. It is a blessing to not be missed. I highly recommend this for your reading list.

Randy Thrasher , National Christian Foundation, Chief Operating Officer

I am so pleased to call myself a friend of Boyd. This book is right on! Boyd outlines with moving clarity timeless principles that are inspirational for the twenty-first century leader.

David Deeter , CPA, Fraizer-Deeter

Ive appreciated Boyds wisdom for a number of years, and this latest book is something thats needed for all of us desiring to lead wisely. Im intrigued that no one to my knowledge has written a book with a complete perspective about wisdom in leadership. Stories are wonderful ways to illustrate principles, and I love how Boyd has shared stories from his personal journey, which bring the principles to life!

Bill Williams , Haggai Institute

For years now one of my mornings first reads is that of Boyd Bailey. Wisdom Hunters is an appropriate name for one so full of our Lords wisdom. Read Learning to Lead Like Jesus and you will see.

Johnny Hunt , pastor, First Baptist Woodstock, Georgia

My favorite verse on leadership is Psalm 78:72: David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. The qualities of the heart and the hands are of equal importance in leadership. Boyd has, over many years, demonstrated both in his life, his family, and his profession. In this book Boyd insightfully communicates the heart and hand qualities that reflect how Jesus ledqualities that, if incorporated into our lives, can transform our leadership skills.

Shane Williamson , president and CEO, FCA

I am always on the hunt for leadership truths that are both timely and timeless; principles that are relevant for the moment in which we live and that work wherever we go. This is what Boyd Bailey has offered to us in this book. As you read it, youll find sound wisdom you can practice today. The insights are a reflection of Boyds life. I recommend this book to you.

Tim Elmore , founder, GrowingLeaders.com

Several years ago we acknowledged that the success of our family of companies would rise and fall on leadership, and we therefore needed to be intentional about being green and growing or we would become ripe and rotting. Boyds book is a blueprint for all of us to follow and learn from in that we should lead like Jesus. Leading like Jesus will allow you to have the greatest impact on your company, clients, partners, staff, and friends. The book is one you will share and reread often and a blessing not to be missed.

Jimmy Rousey , CEO, Family of Companies / First Southern Bancorp / UTG

Jesus trained twelve men who went on to influence the world. In so doing, He taught them to recognize their own human weaknesses. Despite these struggles, He taught them to lead. Boyd breaks down the traits Jesus valued most in a leader. His writings continue to evoke spiritual energy with his insights and storytelling. These principles are as pertinent today as they were 2000 years ago. This a book that is a forever resource on leadership. Proverbs 2:6: The L ORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Jack McEntee , retired CEO, Nth Degree

Boyd is a follower and a student of Jesus. He has taken the leadership principles Jesus taught and put them into a must-read book on leadership. I have spent time with Boyd and watched and learned how he applies these principles as a servant leader in his family, ministry, and business. Boyd, thank you for the impact you have had on my life.

Sonny Newton , retired Chick-fil-A executive

You will not find a book on leadership like this one. Every page is infused with authenticity as Boyd shares from a lifetime of not merely seeking or accumulating wisdom, but resolutely and consistently striving to apply it in every area of life. So this is not a book to rush through. Read it slowly and prayerfully. Your relationships with our Master and with those closest to you will never be the same.

Doug Ditto , chief investment officer, First Southern National Bank

James 1:5 states, If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God and it will be given to you. If you are seeking wisdom in how to lead, ask God for wisdom, and see what He shows you in these pages from Boyd Bailey.

Cliff Robinson , vice president of operations, Chick-fil-A

As a young leader I desired to surround myself with previous-generation wisdom walkers. For several years I heard about a man named Boyd Bailey and began watching the significant impact his mentorship was having on young leaders around me. It became my desire to someday be one of the lucky few who would be graced by personal encounters with him. Eventually that hope became a reality as Boyd began a personal mentorship of myself and the board of directors from the K-12 school that I was leading. Many will speak about wisdom, but few will actually live out those life-giving principles. Boyd Bailey is a man who both speaks and walks in the ways of wisdom because he speaks and walks in the ways of our Savior Jesus Christ, this Jesus who has become for us wisdom sent from God. Oh that everyone would be so blessed as to hear Boyds understanding and voice of wisdom. Learning to Lead Like Jesus makes that possible.

Daniel Cline , vice president of partnership, Catalyst Conferences

Look no further than the introduction of this excellent book to help you know if it is worth your time to read it. Ask yourself this three-part question: Do you desperately need the Holy Spirits direction, the Fathers wisdom, and the Sons encouragement? Well, if thats you, then this book will be like a breath of fresh air and a cool drink of water to your soul. I have read the whole thing cover to cover and it looks like Ive gone through several highlighters! I think I have read most all of Boyds previous worksthis is his bestso far! My recommendation is to not read this alone and not read it straight through. Take one chapter at a time and chew on it for a whilethis is more like a smorgasbord than a book. This book is full of truth and it will give you direction, wisdom, and encouragement. So get a friend or two to join you, pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy Learning to Lead Like Jesus .