Book Review - Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Gary L McIntosh and Samuel D Rima

Overcoming Latent Failures While Becoming an Effective Leader"Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership" looks at the paradox of personal dysfunction. In this revised edition the authors, Gary McIntosh and Samuel Rima reflect on experiences and observations on Christian leadership over the ten years since the first edition of the book was first published.The book addresses three issues, understanding how the dark side of personality develops, and discovering the issues experienced most frequently by those in Christian leadership. The author's intent in parts two and three is to help the reader determine their dark side, and to provide them a five-step plan for redeeming or overcoming this dark side.Gary and Sam share from conflicts they have experienced in their own lives which brought them to a place of recognizing their personal dysfunction and the importance of taking proactive steps in self discovery, to find healing and fulfillment.Additional information has been added to
cover topics such as: The dangers of the dark side, and the process of spiritual composting. The appendix has also been expanded and now includes a section to help the reader identify their personal dark side.The book includes examples from the Biblical and contemporary Christian leaders who have failed in their pursuit of following God and are used to illustrate various dysfunctions in the leadership styles of the compulsive leader, the narcissistic leader, the paranoid leader, the codependent leader, and the passive-aggressive leader.I personally found the "targeting insights," and "applying insights" features at the end of each chapter to be practical tools for self examination and self discovery.I also found the material in the appendix helpful. It provides: lists of available personality profiles, an accountability group covenant, a sample personal constitution, and a performance evaluation.This edition of "Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership" has a new subtitle whi
ch offers new help to the reader, "How to Become an Effective Leader by Confronting Potential Failures. The melding of relevant and significant information with proactive steps for today's Christian leaders, help the reader avoid the risks and consequences of making those untimely and often devastating decisions that taint the effectiveness of their testimony and the reputations of the Christian church."Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership" is a significant and relevant for every Christian leader. It provides important and helpful tools for pastors, and leadership at every level of church ministry.As reviewed for Midwest Book Review

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