: Carlo A. Serrano
: Biblical Principles for Resilience in Leadership Theory and Cases
: Palgrave Macmillan
: 9783030371012
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Th ough sound exegetical methodologies and the current research on organizational leadership, this book uses biblical examples to explore the realities of leadership fatigue. Addressing topics such as stress, crisis, and pressures in leadership, this book offers biblical principles in each chapter that practically connect theory with application. The chapters explore topics such as leadership transitions, the value of followership, crisis management, and leadership in large organizations. Using contemporary organizational leadership research, grounded in biblical theology, this book will appeal to those studying leadership, organizational behavior, and human resource management.



Carlo A. Serrano is Professor at Grace College of Divinity, USA and Adjunct Professor in the Schools of Leadership at Regent University, USA and Piedmont International University, USA. He has over 14 years of combined experience in non-profit executive leadership as a lead pastor, teaching pastor, associate pastor, and professor. He also serves on the board of directors of multiple non-profit organizations. Dr. Serrano is a published researcher with work related to leadership emergence, ethical leadership, and servant leadership. He has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership (Ecclesial Leadership) from Regent University, USA an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University, USA and a B.A in Psychology from American Military University, USA. 

Acknowledgments6
Praise for Biblical Principles for Resilience in Leadership7
Contents8
Chapter 1: What’s So Hard About Leadership? Stress, Crisis, Trauma, and the Resilience Factor11
How the Mighty Have Fallen: Leadership Failure11
What Causes Leadership Failure: Leadership Fatigue14
The Power of Resilience: What the Data Says About Standing Firm and Bouncing Back15
The Efficacy of Scripture for Leadership Research16
Conclusion20
References21
Chapter 2: Amazing Grace: The Bible and the Gift of Leadership24
Why Does Leadership Exist in the First Place?24
Genesis and the First Leader25
Leadership in the Hebrew Scriptures26
Leadership in the Christian Scriptures28
The Gift of Leadership31
References33
Chapter 3: When Bigger Is Not Better: Moses the Shepherd34
How Did Moses End Up Leading in the First Place?34
Issues of Perfectionism: The Importance of Timing in Leadership35
Issues of Performance: When Good Enough Is Not Good Enough36
Issues of People Pleasing: How One Bad Day Can Ruin Everything38
Resilience Lessons from Moses40
References45
Chapter 4: When the Only Easy Day Was Yesterday: Joshua, the General46
How Did Joshua End Up Leading in the First Place?46
Issues of Perfectionism: The Pressure of “Following” a Great Leader50
Issues of Performance: Yesterday’s Victory Does Not Guarantee Tomorrow’s Success51
Issues of People Pleasing: When Assuming the Best Almost Costs You Everything54
Resilience Lessons from Joshua55
References59
Chapter 5: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Samuel, Reputation, and Transition61
How Did Samuel End Up Leading in the First Place?61
Issues of Perfectionism: The Pressure of “Following” a Bad Leader62
Issues of Performance: Moving Beyond the Status Quo64
Issues of People Pleasing: Reputation and Leadership65
Held in High Honor: All That He Says Comes True67
Resilience Lessons from Samuel68
References72
Chapter 6: Power, Wealth, and Morality: A Tale of Two Davids74
How Did David End Up Leading in the First Place?74
Issues of Perfectionism: When Leadership Almost Costs You Your Life77
Issues of Performance: Conformity Does Not Equal Maturity79
Issues of People Pleasing: How Pleasing Yourself Is Not the Answer81
Resilience Lessons from David83
References87
Chapter 7: Leading in the Upside Down: Peter the Rock89
How Did Peter End Up Leading in the First Place?89
Issues of Perfectionism: Living Up to the Name Above All Names92
Issues of Performance: Doing What Jesus Did94
Issues of People Pleasing: The Dark Side and the Hypocrite95
Resilience Lessons from Peter97
References102
Chapter 8: Leading Under Pressure: James and the Shadow of Jesus104
How Did James End Up Leading in the First Place?104
Issues of Perfectionism: When the Previous Boss Moves On106
Issues of Performance: Leading from the Inside Out108
Issues of People Pleasing: Making It Difficult Versus Making It Plain110
Resilience Lessons from James113
References117
Chapter 9: Bouncing Back: Closing Thoughts119
The Others: Leaders Worth Looking At119
Does Everything Rise and Fall on Leadership?125
Bouncing Back and Moving Forward127
Summary of Principles for Resilience129
References130
Index132