Wow! The section on king, priest and prophet was truly and hugely impactful for us.

This remarkable book reveals the painful truth that leadership and the very best leaders are intertwined with consistent doses of pain. It often comes in the situations they are earnestly trying to assist and from those they hold dear and care about the most. The honesty and humility that define a great leader enable them to embrace the limp, rather than attempting to hide it.

It is truly a great book that offers profound insights into the nature of leadership and the sacrifices that great leaders are willing to make. It makes us reflect on the qualities that are essential for effective leadership and the challenges that leaders face in their pursuit of making a positive difference.

Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and often painful journey of leadership.

I didn't truly concur with the writing style.

Somehow, it gave the impression that the author was repeating the same concept in various sentences and words.

Moreover, he elected to repeatedly utilize certain words which I discovered to be highly controversial among my peers.

That being stated, there are undoubtedly some precious gems concealed within the book.

I would reread this, let's say, five years from now, once again to observe if my perspective alters.

Perhaps with the passage of time and the acquisition of more knowledge and experience, my understanding of the book and its contents will change.

It's always interesting to revisit a piece of literature and see how our views have evolved.

Who knows, maybe I'll discover something new and exciting that I missed the first time around.

Only time will tell.

This is an appallingly bad book.

Allender flounders about, incapable of presenting clear and cogent arguments to uphold the statements he makes. He egregiously misinterprets Paul's statement that he is "chief of all sinners."

He teaches in a perilous manner that leaders should not disclose the whole truth, but instead, create an image that portrays them as sinful and in need of assistance. He persistently repeats the refrain that leaders are broken, yet he only minimally demonstrates the faithfulness of God.

Allender does state some general truths in this book, but when he presents those truths, he provides poor justifications as to why they are true, or even worse, he deduces truths from falsehoods.

Yes, it is indeed true that good leadership acknowledges weakness, but those weaknesses should direct us towards the strength and grace of God. However, Allender fails catastrophically to convey this truth.

I thought this was a decent quick read.

“Being busy seems like the polar opposite of laziness, but a busy person is not so much active as lost. A lazy person does little to nothing while a busy person does almost everything, but the similarity is that both refuse to be intentional. Busyness is the moral equivalent of laziness.” This statement makes one stop and think. We often equate being busy with being productive and successful, but maybe we are just running around aimlessly.

“All of life is a gift.” This simple yet profound sentence reminds us to appreciate the little things in life and not take anything for granted. Every moment is precious and should be cherished.

“Awe is the capacity to bow in the presence of something more glorious than ourselves.” Awe can inspire us, make us feel small and insignificant, but also make us realize the beauty and wonder of the world around us.

“Exploring is the honeymoon stage of leadership.” When we explore new ideas and possibilities, we are like newlyweds, full of excitement and anticipation. This stage is crucial for leaders as it allows them to discover new opportunities and grow.

Overall, these quotes offer valuable insights into life, leadership, and the importance of being intentional and present.