Kevin Leman’s The Way Of The Shepard

The Way of the Shepherd: 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People by Kevin Leman is a great leadership handbook. This book can be used for those who strive to be leaders and for leaders who need to learn how to be better leaders.

Now don’t let the title scare you off. It is not describing that all of your employees are like a flock of animals and need to be treated like such.

Jesus was known for being a gentle shepherd of his children and we should model after that. As a leader we need to have a higher sense of responsibility for the security, welfare, happiness, and activity of our workplace.

This book is not about teaching you to be the boss , but rather the leader and how you lead from your heart. Keep in mind that yes some people may have to work for you, but in this book it will make you want them to work with you.

The Way of the Shepherd is about a young leader who is trying to work his way up the ladder as a reporter. He interviews a well-respected CEO and gains the keys to exceptional leadership. What are these keys?

• Know the Condition of Your Flock
• Discover the Shape of Your Sheep
• Help Your Sheep Identify with You
• Make Your Pasture a Safe Place
• The Staff of Direction
• The Rod of Correction
• The Heart of the Shepherd

As you can see, the titles of these 7 steps are relatable to the Bible, which is the ultimate guidebook to a successful life.

I found this book to be a quick, easy read. The story of the reporter kept me so locked in to reading this book and I couldn’t stop turning the pages.

Now, who said you could not mix business with spirituality? Check out The Way of the Shepherd by Kevin Leman and find out how to manage a successful career in a Godly way.