The Shaping of an Effective Leader - by Gayle D Beebe (Paperback)

About the Book

Drawing on the influence of Peter Drucker and other mentors as well as his own years of experience as a pastor, administrator and college president, Gayle Beebe has developed a pyramid of leadership principles that define a leader of influence and integrity. Discover what it takes to be effective in your sphere of influence.

Book Synopsis

Leadership is both an art and a science.We may be tempted to look for a sure-fire formula, but the reality is quite different: effective leaders are exceptional generalists rather than narrow specialists. The best leaders take what the best business experts have to offer, and apply that based on their own abilities, experience and judgment. And these leaders seek real-life mentors and learn from them.Gayle Beebe, who has spent over a decade as a college president, had the opportunity to study with Peter Drucker, the father of modern management and the author of The Effective Executive. Drawing on Drucker's influence as well as his own years of experiences as a pastor, administrator and president, Beebe has developed a pyramid of leadership principles. The combination of these defines a leader of influence and integrity.In these pages you'll also meet some of Beebe's other mentors: Steve Sample of USC, Harold A. "Red" Poling of Ford Motor Company, Richard Foster of Renovaré, David McKenna of Asbury Seminary and Bob Emmons of SmartFinal.In a day of relentless self-direction, strong leaders have a critical role. With this book you can discover what it takes to be effective in your sphere of influence.

Review Quotes

"The Shaping of an Effective Leader by Dr. Gayle Beebe, president of Westmont College, offers a refreshing perspective of leadership that can be applied to not-for-profits, business or ministry. I have been inspired by the clarity of purpose of his leadership fundamentals."

"The Shaping of an Effective Leader is likely to generate some excitement in leadership circles. Recommend it especially to pastors and church administrators, business owners and community leaders, and seminary students and business majors."

"I am so thankful for Gayle Beebe. I am confident that you will share my gratitude for him when you have completed reading The Shaping of an Effective Leader. In this wise, practical and insightful book, Beebe serves as a trustworthy guide for helping us understand the meaning and expectations of leadership. Readers will gain a greater appreciation for the work of leaders and leadership teams, as well as the key aspects of effective organizations. I learned much from this book and heartily commend it to others."

"I believe the principles contained in this book will have a cumulative effect. Here is a leader who wants to wrestle with self-development while keeping it realistic to individual circumstances. Do you have a longing to be a leader? Do you have a desire to make a difference? If so, you will enjoy this book immensely. It will provide the motivation you need, daily, to improve and make progress on your leadership skills and character."

About the Author

Gayle D. Beebe earned a Ph.D. in the philosophy of religion and an M.B.A. in strategic management from Claremont Graduate University. He is president of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, and past president of Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. He coauthored Longing for God with Richard Foster.

Steve Forbes is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Forbes, Inc. and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes magazine. A widely respected economic prognosticator, he is a four-time winner of the Crystal Owl Award, a prize the U.S. Steel Corporation used to award the financial journalist whose economic forecasts for the coming year proved most accurate.