Leading from the Second Chair offers an invaluable resource to leaders who serve in second (and third and fourth) chair roles, enabling them to become more productive, proactive and fulfilled. The book reveals the paradoxes of second chair leadership. These leaders must be subordinate to the top leader yet lead in their own right. They should be deep in their expertise but wide in perspective. And they must be content in their jobs yet remain enthusiastic about their dreams for the future.
Leading from the Second Chair equips readers with the positive attitudes, skills, and strategies needed to become powerful leaders who will survive and thrive in God's service.
The authors raise awareness of the need for strong leaders in secondary positions and describe the value they can bring to their organization and to primary leaders when they are serving at their full potential. (Practical Life)
Mike Bonem has been a consultant to churches, judicatories, and businesses for more than twenty years. His company, Kingdom Transformation Partners, offers coaching and leadership development for first and second chair leaders.
Roger Patterson is the associate pastor of West University Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, where he has served for eight years. He is a second chair leader who loves to invest in the development of other leaders for the expansion of God's Kingdom.
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Author: Mike Bonem
Located in: Bellaire, TX
Submitted: April 05, 2006
Tell us a little about yourself. I'm a church consultant, leadership coach, and a
second chair leader in a local church. Even
though I now serve in vocational ministry, my
career began with an MBA and 15+ years of
experience in business. I love my family and my
church, and I'm excited about the doors that God
continues to open in my life.
What was your motivation behind this project? Too many second chair leaders feel frustrated
and lonely in their roles. We hope to at least
begin a dialogue about what it means to be a
leader and a follower at the same time, to have
dreams but to choose contentment in the present.
In doing so, we hope that second chair leaders
will find greater joy and fulfillment as they
serve in God's Kingdom.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? We desire for the church and church leaders to
be strengthened and to minister at their maximum
effectiveness. "Second chair leaders" have few
resources that acknowledge the unique challenges
of their role. We hope that readers will find
this to be a practical and encouraging resource.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? I'm thankful for my wife, my parents, and many
unsung people who have deeply influenced my
journey of faith. Leadership Network has been a
tremendous resource for me as a Christian
leader. I enjoy reading a variety of Christian
authors, including C.S. Lewis, Andy Stanley,
Reggie McNeal, and Bill Hybels. I've also
learned much about leadership from secular
authors such as Jim Collins and Robert Quinn.
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