In an era of economic uncertainty, layoffs, high unemployment and underemployment, and hiring freezes, creating and promoting a top-flight personal brand that stands out in the crowd is more important than ever. Furthermore, no matter what level position you are seeking, companies want to hire, invest in and promote proven branded leaders – people who exude confidence and authority through their mastery of important branded skills that delivers world-class results individually and through and with people. In this case study of Michael D. Brown’s two years spent showing leaders of a Fortune 5 oil and gas company how to become distinct branded leaders instead of extinct generics, Michael D. Brown shows you how to employ his unique and proven Fresh PASSION methodology to build a personal brand that will maximize your potential and help you to achieve success beyond your dreams in whatever field you choose. Fresh PASSION is the pathway to outperform and outshine your peers and competitors and obtain the professional and personal rewards you deserve, in a manner that will encourage people to follow your lead with passion, conviction and determination without being asked (or begged). Brown outlines both the Fresh PASSION method and how he applied it in this particular situation with easy-to-follow detail, personal assessments and an interactive action guide that will lead to you developing, enhancing and positioning your personal brand for exponential personal, professional and economic success. ​You will discover how longtime employees left behind their “generic” ways of thinking and conducting business to create an entire experience they could present to employers, bosses, clients, and co-workers that left them begging for their services and produced double-digit top- and bottom-line results for the company and their clients. This process positioned them as sought-after brands in the organization and lead to them earning record financial compensation, consistent recognition and promotions. With Fresh PASSION, they avoided the pitfalls of a generic career and instead obtained the benefits and leadership credentials that come from being a branded entity.

Gold Medal Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Award in Business & Economics In an era of economic uncertainty, layoffs, and hiring freezes, creating and promoting a top-flight personal brand that stands out in the crowd is more important than ever. In Fresh Passion: Get a Brand Or Die A Generic, Michael D. Brown shows you how to employ the Fresh Passion methodology to build a personal brand that will maximize your potential and help you to achieve success beyond your dreams in whatever field you choose. Whether you are an executive, an entrepreneur, a tradesperson, an educator, a student, or a member of any other vocation, Fresh Passion is the pathway to outperform and outshine your peers and competitors and obtain the professional and personal rewards you deserve. Brown outlines the Fresh Passion method in easy-to-follow detail, with plenty of interactive worksheets and quizzes to keep you engaged in the process and on the right track. You will discover how to create an entire experience you can present to employers, bosses, clients, and co-workers that will leave them begging for your services and expertise. With Fresh Passion, you can avoid the pitfalls of a generic career and instead obtain the benefits that come from being a branded entity. Inject some Fresh Passion into your life and your career today! It’s never too soon to prevent a generic death and never too late to create a winning brand that will guarantee you long-term personal and professional success that does not waver?even when the economy starts to shake.

In competitive sports we prize teamwork. We know that a mature team will usually beat an astounding collection of individual players. The burden of creating such esprit de corps falls to the coach and the team of leaders he has assembled. After all, a team without a coach cannot win. But what happens when the coach himself does not understand the dynamics of teamwork?In a similar manner, every leader of every church is a coach of sorts, with a ministry team responsible for the life of the church. The question put to you as a pastor is this: Are you a team player? Even more to the point: Whose team are you building?Too many church leaders, writes author Kenn Gangel, have fallen into the trap of personal kingdom-building, a focused concern on one's own and present ministry without a wider recognition of kingdom participation.The net effect of this condition has led to narrow vision, stunted church growth, and frustrated relationships within the body of Christ. In contrast, Gangel explores broad and penetrating support throughout the Word of God for team-based, inclusive, cooperative leadership. From Jethro's advice to Moses all the way to Jesus's approach to discipleship, biblical leadership is viewed as a tool to be shared--a model of servanthood, mentoring, and the mutual interdependence of gifts.Along the way Gangel explores the character attributes of successful biblical leadership--common things like humility, patience, and quiet dignity. From there he reveals how these qualities open an authentic leader up to the wide and thrilling possibilities of working hand-in-hand with others in the Lord's work...together.

From the classic bestselling series on prayer, with over 4 million books sold, comes this much needed and requested edition written especially for leaders - in business, ministry, and government. Discover dozens of powerful, Scripture-based prayers written in light of a leader's great responsibilities including: Seeking Wisdom, Trusting God...

′I recommend the book as an inspiration to those who are looking for the words that express what they may already do (or will do in the future!) for these well known writers have world wide experience in recognising and knowing what it is that makes the passionate leader′ - International Journal of Educational Management ′This is a very interesting collection of chapters on leadership...Each chapter is written with verve and conviction, and it makes quite stimulating reading′ - Curriculum Perspectives ′Passionate Leadership is a fantastic book by leading thinkers and doers in the education field. It takes moral purpose to new levels, and above all it puts passion in perspective. The book shows that it is not passion by itself that counts but in combination with strategies, insights and daily wisdom. Above all this is a book of action , not rhetoric.′ - Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of Toronto and Special Adviser on Education to the Premier of Ontario ′How opportune that Brent Davies and Tim Brighouse have produced a book on "Passionate Leadership". As school leaders are becoming increasingly disillusioned with instrumental forms of educational reform, Davies, Brighouse and their contributors offer a new vision of leadership one that is driven by a belief that teaching is about enabling every child to reach their potential, and a conviction that schools should be places filled with joy and optimism in the pursuit of social justice. This inspiration will encourage all our leaders to take their work to a new level.′ - Professor David Hopkins, HSBC iNet Chair of International Leadership, Formerly the Chief Adviser to three Secretary of States In this book, internationally recognized writers on leadership explore what makes leaders passionate about their role and their schools. The contributors show that leadership must move on from the realm of a role or job towards an energy and commitment for enhancing children′s learning and children′s lives. They maintain that passion must be the driving force that moves vision into action, through a range of chapters from internationally known contributors Brent Davies, Tim Brighouse, Geoff Southworth, Chris Day, John MacBeath, Andy Hargreaves, John Novak, Brain Caldwell, and Alan Flintham. What sustains and drives leaders to achieve in a changing and challenging educational environment? What maintains their passion for education and children′s achievement? This book seeks to answer these questions. The book is essential for all students on leadership programs and educational professionals looking to achieve self and organisational improvement.

ENDORSEMENT Dear Reader, If you are hungering and thirsting for more depth of love and more reasons to rejoice in your relationship with Almighty God, this is a book for you. For many years, Igho Yegbeburu has lived with one desire: to see the glory of God revealed on earth. He is a born-again, Spirit-filled, and Spirit-anointed child of God who seeks to be a man after God's own heart. In this book you will be able to eat the fruit of his walk with the Lord and taste of the Lord's gracious and powerful work in his life. I want to warn you: this is not a book to be read at one sitting. Before you read, prepare your heart with prayer. Prepare to give thanks; prepare to rejoice; prepare to repent; prepare to cry out for God to move in your heart and life in a new and more powerful way. I did and I was blessed. You will be too! Rev. (Dr.) Paul O. Davidson Oneida, Kentucky USA P.S. Plan to read this book more than just once. I do, and I also plan to get many copies to give away. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Igho Lewis Yegbeburu is a seminary graduate with a bachelor's degree. After his training, he served as associate pastor leading church music, discipleship, prayer, and counseling ministries. In 2005 he obeyed God's leading to resign from this position to dedicate his life to promoting a deeper understanding of true and passionate worship. He is the president of The Glorious Fountain Ministries, an interdenominational ministry committed to promoting worship through music since 1994. His life and ministry are blessed with the grace and presence of God. Igho and his wife, Toyin, are blessed with three adorable children: David, Sharon, and Bliss.

Fresh Encounters presents a new and different model for praying together that has seen results in churches across the United States. Put it into practice at your church, and watch the transforming power of Jesus Christ work through united, worship-based prayer.

Change the Way You Think about Leadership At the age of thirty-three, Dr. Albert Mohler became the youngest president in the 164-year history of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was the driving force behind the school's transformation into a thriving institution with an international reputation characterized by a passionate conviction for truth. In the process he became one of the most important and prominent Christian voices in contemporary culture. What will it take to transform your leadership? Effective leaders need more than administrative skills and vision. They need to be able to change the hearts and minds of those they lead. Leadership like this requires passionate beliefs that can stand up to pressure from without and within. In this updated edition Dr. Mohler has added a new introduction and conclusion based on an additional 10 years of leadership. He has also completely rewritten the chapter "The Digital Leader." The Conviction to Lead will crystallize your convictions while revolutionizing your thinking, your decision-making, your communication, and ultimately, those you lead. "Dr. Al Mohler has written a book that shakes us up and challenges our thinking. The Conviction to Lead is poised to become one of the all-time classic works on Christian leadership."--JIM DALY, President - Focus on the Family "Having rarely thought about leadership, I was hooked from the first chapter--to my complete surprise. This is a powerful book and gracefully written."--FRED BARNES, Executive Editor--The Weekly Standard

Renowned leadership consultant, Samuel R. Chand details the account of the construction of the Panama Canal, and draws parallels between it and successful leadership methodology. "More passion isn't the answer, and bigger dreams aren't always the solution. Every leader is asking two questions: How can we grow? How can we grow faster? The only way organizations can grow bigger and move faster is by accelerating the excellence of their systems and structures." —from Bigger Faster Leadership: Lessons from the Builders of the Panama Canal An epiphany during a visit to the Panama Canal led Sam Chand—one of the country's most respected voices on ministry and marketplace leadership—to bold new insights on the life cycles of business or church organizations. Simply: The size and speed of an organization are controlled by its systems and structures.