Nailing It - by Nicole Massie Martin (Paperback)

About the Book

The world is changing and our traditional models of Christian leadership need to change with it. In this transformative resource for leaders of all ages, Nicole Massie Martin shares a leadership model that inspires us to nail our outdated practices to the cross--for the good of our organizations and the emerging generations we serve.

Book Synopsis

The world is changing and our traditional models of Christian leadership need to change with it. In this transformative resource for leaders of all ages, Nicole Massie Martin shares a leadership model that inspires us to nail our outdated practices to the cross-for the good of our organizations and the emerging generations we serve.

Review Quotes

"Nailing It is a clarion call for leaders to resist the pull toward ego, power hoarding, and toxic leadership and receive the invitation to follow in Jesus' footsteps and become servant leaders who are meek and lead with low egos to make a great impact."

"Nailing It is a powerful and timely look at an approach to leadership that challenges the status quo and invites leaders into a deeper, more authentic way of leading. Nicole Massie Martin 'nails it' when she boldly states that true leadership must flow from crucified lives, allowing God's healing and grace to be resurrected in and through us. She masterfully critiques the inadequacies of our current leadership models and offers a compelling vision for where we could and should aspire to be."

"After spending more than seventeen years in senior executive roles across both marketplace and ministry, I have seen many leaders succumb to the temptations offered by ego and achievement. But in Nailing It, my friend and brilliant thought-leader Nicole Massie Martin offers a new paradigm that is centered on the sacrificial example of Jesus. I am grateful for this book, and you will be, too!"

"An encounter with my dear sister, Nicole Martin, is always an uplifting experience. This book is no exception. While sobering, it challenges the secular reaches of leadership with the call for 'crucified leadership.' Ms. Martin presents a well-organized, logical progression of leadership issues with thoughtful principles and some personal reflections. May all of us who have the privilege of leadership follow the path outlined in this book where we 'crucify' those bad habits and patterns and 'resurrect' God's glorious intentions as we serve him and his people!"

"By reading this book, you can learn from one of the most impressive and effective leaders in the world today. Regardless of your specific calling, Nicole Massie Martin here will equip you to lead with joy, humility, and excellence while overcoming discouragement and hardship. By the time you close the book, you will not only be ready to lead better, but you will also be inspired to follow Jesus more closely than ever."

"If you've asked yourself how you can respond to the triple challenges of suffering, trauma, and anxiety, this is the book for you. In Nailing It, we are invited to reimagine our Christian leadership to a cruciformity that can heal and transform a generation. The cross still points the way!"

"In Nailing It, Nicole Martin brings us to the heart of leadership rooted in the cross. With wisdom, authenticity, and grace, she shows that true leadership flows from sacrifice, humility, and surrender to Jesus. This is a must-read for anyone longing to lead like Christ in a self-centered world."

"It would be hard to count the number of books, seminars, and podcasts currently available on leadership. Many are helpful and give wise counsel. In this book, Nicole Massie Martin offers a unique approach to leadership, one that recognizes the pathways and pitfalls of current leadership models in the church and in the culture, but one that also challenges various approaches with the perspective of a leader crucified to self for the glory of God and the good of those they lead. Every leader will resonate with one or more of the issues raised, and every leader will be helped by the wisdom offered in these pages."

"Nicole Massie Martin's Nailing It shines a light on the approaches that are needed now and in the future. I loved Nicole's focus on inclusion in leadership with clear examples of women and people of color. Through founding 4word, I have witnessed how leaders in companies like Toyota North America (through its Christian Fellowship), Envision Radiology, Escalante Golf, and many others implement transformational characteristics of love, surrender, grace, and trust. Nailing It offers practical approaches for leaders to implement these qualities. In addition, Nailing It provides hope for the future where the love of Christ can be shared by leaders of tomorrow by their example with those who may never enter the doors of a church or know another follower of Christ."

"The most helpful, practical, challenging, inspiring, and empowering leadership book I've read. In Nailing It, Nicole Massie Martin has provided a blueprint for effective leadership in our rapidly changing world. By identifying leadership practices that hinder our effectiveness and sharing practical principles that lead to personal and organizational flourishing, Nicole has 'nailed' the pressing leadership issues of our day."

"Nailing It is a clarion call for leaders to resist the pull toward ego, power hoarding, and toxic leadership and receive the invitation to follow in Jesus' footsteps and become servant leaders who are meek and lead with low egos to make a great impact."

--Ekemini Uwan, public theologian

"Nailing It is a powerful and timely look at an approach to leadership that challenges the status quo and invites leaders into a deeper, more authentic way of leading. Nicole Massie Martin 'nails it' when she boldly states that true leadership must flow from crucified lives, allowing God's healing and grace to be resurrected in and through us. She masterfully critiques the inadequacies of our current leadership models and offers a compelling vision for where we could and should aspire to be."

--John K. Jenkins Sr., senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Landover, Maryland

"After spending more than seventeen years in senior executive roles across both marketplace and ministry, I have seen many leaders succumb to the temptations offered by ego and achievement. But in Nailing It, my friend and brilliant thought-leader Nicole Massie Martin offers a new paradigm that is centered on the sacrificial example of Jesus. I am grateful for this book, and you will be, too!"

--Nona Jones, preacher, business leader, and author of The Gift of Rejection

"An encounter with my dear sister, Nicole Martin, is always an uplifting experience. This book is no exception. While sobering, it challenges the secular reaches of leadership with the call for 'crucified leadership.' Ms. Martin presents a well-organized, logical progression of leadership issues with thoughtful principles and some personal reflections. May all of us who have the privilege of leadership follow the path outlined in this book where we 'crucify' those bad habits and patterns and 'resurrect' God's glorious intentions as we serve him and his people!"

--Bob Doll, CEO of Crossmark Global Investments

"By reading this book, you can learn from one of the most impressive and effective leaders in the world today. Regardless of your specific calling, Nicole Massie Martin here will equip you to lead with joy, humility, and excellence while overcoming discouragement and hardship. By the time you close the book, you will not only be ready to lead better, but you will also be inspired to follow Jesus more closely than ever."

--Russell Moore, editor in chief at Christianity Today and author of Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America

"If you've asked yourself how you can respond to the triple challenges of suffering, trauma, and anxiety, this is the book for you. In Nailing It, we are invited to reimagine our Christian leadership to a cruciformity that can heal and transform a generation. The cross still points the way!"

--Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition

"In Nailing It, Nicole Martin brings us to the heart of leadership rooted in the cross. With wisdom, authenticity, and grace, she shows that true leadership flows from sacrifice, humility, and surrender to Jesus. This is a must-read for anyone longing to lead like Christ in a self-centered world."

--Derwin L. Gray, cofounder and lead pastor of Transformation Church and author of Lit Up with Love

"It would be hard to count the number of books, seminars, and podcasts currently available on leadership. Many are helpful and give wise counsel. In this book, Nicole Massie Martin offers a unique approach to leadership, one that recognizes the pathways and pitfalls of current leadership models in the church and in the culture, but one that also challenges various approaches with the perspective of a leader crucified to self for the glory of God and the good of those they lead. Every leader will resonate with one or more of the issues raised, and every leader will be helped by the wisdom offered in these pages."

--Ed Stetzer, dean at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

"Nicole Massie Martin's Nailing It shines a light on the approaches that are needed now and in the future. I loved Nicole's focus on inclusion in leadership with clear examples of women and people of color. Through founding 4word, I have witnessed how leaders in companies like Toyota North America (through its Christian Fellowship), Envision Radiology, Escalante Golf, and many others implement transformational characteristics of love, surrender, grace, and trust. Nailing It offers practical approaches for leaders to implement these qualities. In addition, Nailing It provides hope for the future where the love of Christ can be shared by leaders of tomorrow by their example with those who may never enter the doors of a church or know another follower of Christ."

--Diane Paddison, founder of 4word, former global executive with Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, and author of Work, Love, Pray and Be Refreshed

"The most helpful, practical, challenging, inspiring, and empowering leadership book I've read. In Nailing It, Nicole Massie Martin has provided a blueprint for effective leadership in our rapidly changing world. By identifying leadership practices that hinder our effectiveness and sharing practical principles that lead to personal and organizational flourishing, Nicole has 'nailed' the pressing leadership issues of our day."

--Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women

About the Author

Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin holds degrees from Vanderbilt University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She is the Chief Operating Officer at Christianity Today and founder and Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries. She is an accomplished writer and author, serves on various boards and councils, and leads the Grow Ministry at Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Maryland. She and her husband, Mark, are proud parents to two amazing daughters.