Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands: Lessons in Non-Linear Leadership

By Nancy Ortberg

Book Overview

Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands is an engaging and insightful look into the qualities, attributes, and practices that turn ordinary leaders into extraordinary ones. Nancy Ortberg's unique twist on vision casting; managing tensions; nurturing healthy conflict; motivating those around you; fostering creativity, passion, and trust is unlike anything you've ever read before At times challenging, at times candid, but always inspiring, Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands will bring out the best in even the most seasoned leaders.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1414321643
• ISBN13: 9781414321646
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Awesome Resource for Leaders

As a woman at the forefront of a Christian ministry, I recommend this book wholeheartedly. This is one of the best books on leadership I've read in a long time and offers practical advice and tools to better serve your team through purposed leadership.

I loved this book!

I loved this book! Nancy Ortberg's new book tells truths about leadership that we don't always hear. Truths that are both encouraging and challenging. Such as: "the core of leadership is hope" - ways to create that culture; "stop being surprised leadership is hard" - expect it; "the leader ought to be the most transformed person in the organization"; "great teams need spirited, unfiltered debate" - handling and even encouraging conflict; and "leaders bear the burden so that hope has free reign". After reading this book, I want to be a better leader, and I have stories and insights that resonate to help me on that path. Nancy Ortberg's voice is unique - this is not your typical leadership book - and her "non-linear style" so appealing. I was both encouraged by the stories she shared about her own missteps, and challenged by her high view of leadership. After reading Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands, I want to provide a culture of hope for those I lead.

Buy the book!

This is the best book on leading and managing I have read in the last 20 years. Really.

Great book!

This book offers a unique insight into the world of leadership. I have found chapter after chapter not only to be full of valuable insights, but also quite challenging to me in my own leadership experiences. Ortberg's work stays away from providing a step-by-step checklist that tells us how to be a better leader, but rather uses story to illustrate and inspire greatness. As I read the book, I can easily identify with the stories and people involved. I regularly find myself wrapped up in these experiences, and walk away better for having "been there." I strongly recommend this book for everyone who wants to fulfill their God-given responsibility to lead others.

Important book for those committed to leadership

For anyone looking to grow their leadership abilities, "Unleashing the power of rubber bands" is a book that will add tremendous value. With a style that effortlessly fuses winsome storytelling with pragmatic principles, Nancy Ortberg inspired me to become a better leader and gave me clear ideas on how to take next steps. You won't want to miss this one!