This book was both helpful and humorous, which I greatly appreciated since reading non-fiction isn't my most favorite thing. This book explains how to start leading right now, no matter what seat you're sitting in, or whatever your job title might be, and gives applications that readers can start doing right away to gain influence. The thing that makes this book stand out from all other leadership books I've read is the Biblical perspective that Clay provides throughout. Not only will those working in ministry benefit from the teaching, but so will business executives, teachers, accountants, plumbers, artists - everyone. If you've ever had the thought "if I was in charge..." or "this would work better if..." than this book is for you. Anyone can make change happen if it's done the right way, and this book will guide you through the process.

How to Lead When You Are Not in Charge is an incredible book. It gives you the insight and tools you need to Lead at whatever stage in life you are at. It doesn't matter if you are the top person in a corporation or a janitor. Clay does an excellent job explaining the best way to Lead anyone is to know how to Lead yourself first. I think this book is perfect for everyone and I highly recommend it.

This book is incredible and needs to be in the hands of every leader. Practical, down-to-earth, and just full of insight. From a perspective of a guy who doesn't just follow one of the greatest leaders, he is a great leader from the position he is in.

You will find yourself not wanting to put this book down as you have multiple "aha" moments.

I have been recommending this book to anyone I come in contact with because the reality is, we all answer to someone.

If you are a defensive person, you may cringe a bit as Clay really asks you to look in the mirror and determine how to really lead yourself well.

Bottom line: It's not position or authority that makes you a great leader, it's influence.

I wish I had this book 20 years ago when I started this journey leading inside the church. There is something hard wired in every leader that makes following difficult. We see problems and possibilities and we want to push change forward, but for most of we are not the one holding the authority to make change happen fast. Clay Scroggins unpacks how to deal with this tension in How to Lead When You're Not in Charge.

I'm in a different seat these days. I am the lead pastor and I am still under authority. This is a not a book for some leaders but rather a resource to help to all leaders. We all want to be the point leader. We all think if we were in charge we would advance the mission. We all suffer from the lure of power and affirmation. Clay uses this book to help us face the reality of our own leadership depravity and then leads us toward a path of intentional leadership and service regardless of our title.

You need to read this book because you are called to lead in an honorable way right now. You can't wait for permission or title before you lead. This book is a strategic tool to help you discover how you can start leading now and honor your authority at the same time.

Buy the book. Process the book slowly. Live these principles out. Lead now!

Clay Scroggins writes in an a way that empowers yet leaves readers without any excuseswe all have influence, so what are we doing with it?

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge challenges those within organizations to not wait around to be put in the drivers seat, but to be stewards of their influence right where they are. This is what leadership is. Whether you work in a church organization, or just the business world, this book empowers anyone in any position to lead in the areas they have been given, even if that is not the corner office.

Scroggins writes with humor, humility, and honesty. His vast experience both as the lead pastor of Northpoint Community Church as well as various positions in the professional world give him a great amount of expertise that he shares in a compelling way.

As a young professional, I can't wait to recommend this title to my colleagues and friends!