Harrison Monarth, 360 Degrees of Influence: Get Everyone to Follow Your Lead on Your Way to the Top McGraw-Hill, 2011. Related Volume: Monarth, Executive Presence Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence Leadership in Subordinate Roles LifeandLeadership.com Summary This text addresses the importance of image projection or reputation management. Some call this “presenting the best
John Maxwell, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently. Thomas Nelson, 2010. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence John Maxwell Leadership Library, Inspiring Leadership Brief Intro to Maxwell John Maxwell is perhaps the most widely-read author on leadership and life-effectiveness today. For this reason, LifeandLeadership.com cross-lists Maxwell’s writings under different
Mark Goulston, M. D., Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone. Amacom, 2009 Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence Criticism, Difficult People, Difficult Conversations LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a fascinating look at the dynamics of difficult conversations. While not written with church leadership in mind, it translates well into ministry
David Augsburger, Caring Enough to Hear and Be Heard. Regal Books, 1980. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Criticism, Difficult People, Difficult Conversations LifeandLeadership.com Summary Approaches the task of difficult conversations from the standpoint of both listening and speaking. Augsburger suggests six stages of such conversations: Listening: “Tell me again, I want to hear you,” Attending:
Emma J. Justes, Hearing Beyond the Words: How to Become a Listening Pastor. Abingdon, 2006. Referenced in: Conflict – Communication, Healthy Behavior, and Forgiveness Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary Justes turns to the biblical image of hospitality for a theological grounding of the practice of listening. From this theology, she derives The Four
John Savage, Listening and Caring Skills for Ministry. Abingdon, 1996. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the basis of Dr. Savage’s program, Listening Laboratory I. It describes eleven deep-structure listening skills that have been found very effective in conveying a caring presence and helping others come to terms with their
James C. Petersen, D. Min., L.P.C. Why Don’t We Listen Better?: Communicating and Connecting in Relationships. Petersen Publications, 2007. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This volume, self-published by the author, emerges out of his nearly five decades of experience as a pastor and licensed professional counselor. For those who may discredit
Blake Neff, A Pastor’s Guide to Interpersonal Communication: The Other Six Days (Haworth Series in Chaplaincy). Routledge, 2006. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Relational Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is perhaps the best introduction available of standard and advanced level communication skills for those in spiritual leadership positions. It is designed for use in college and
Steve Saccone, Relational Intelligence: How Leaders Can Expand Their Influence Through a New Way of Being Smart. Jossey-Bass / Leadership Network, 2009. Referenced in: Communication, Healthy Behavior, Forgiveness Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary The fact that this resource was produced by Leadership Network attests to its quality. It also comes highly recommended by
Mary K. Sellon and Daniel P. Smith, Practicing Right Relationship: Skills for Deepening Purpose, Finding Fulfillment, and Increasing Effectiveness in Your Congregation. Alban Institute, 2004. Referenced in: Church Conflict – Communication, Healthy Behavior, Forgiveness Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book is designed primarily to help church leaders develop relational competence, and secondarily
