{"product_id":"tempered-resilience-how-leaders-are-formed-in-the-crucible-of-change","title":"Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristian Book Award Finalist \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Kind of Leadership that Lasts in Times of Change \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat type of leadership is needed in a moment that demands adaptive change? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTod Bolsinger, leadership expert and author of \u003ci\u003eCanoeing the Mountains\u003c\/i\u003e, is uniquely positioned to explore the qualities of adaptive leadership in contexts ranging from churches to nonprofit organizations. In \u003ci\u003eTempered Resilience\u003c\/i\u003e, he deftly examines both theexternal challenges we face and the internal resistance that holds us back. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBolsinger writes: \"To \u003ci\u003etemper\u003c\/i\u003e describes the process of heating, holding, hammering, cooling, and reheating that adds stress to raw iron until it becomes a glistening knife blade or chisel tip.\" When reflection and relationships are combined into a life of deliberate practice, leaders become both stronger and more flexible. As a result, resilient leaders are able to offer greater wisdom and skill to those they serve, focusing on a vision that is beyond the profit, success, or even survival of the organization--one that is focused on the needs of real people. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eTempered Resilience\u003c\/i\u003e, Bolsinger walks through the six-step process ofhow tempered leaders are formed: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorking: \u003c\/b\u003e Leaders are formed in leading. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHeating: \u003c\/b\u003e Strength is forged in self-reflection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHolding: \u003c\/b\u003e Vulnerable leadership requires relational security. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHammering: \u003c\/b\u003e Stress makes a leader. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHewing: \u003c\/b\u003e Resilience takes practice. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTempering: \u003c\/b\u003e Resilience comes through a rhythm of leading and not leading. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're facing resistance to the changes you know are necessary for your organization to thrive in this rapidly changing world, \u003ci\u003eTempered Resilience\u003c\/i\u003e will give you the tools you need to remain steadfast through change and lead with strength of purpose. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso Available: \u003ci\u003eTempered Resilience Study Guide \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to get more out of the book? The \u003ci\u003eTempered Resilience Study Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is also available for purchase. The guide is designedto lead to honest conversations for self-discovery and offers practices that leaders and their teams can take on together. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tod Bolsinger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52103053246765,"sku":"BS-8XD-841646","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/9780830841646-HD.jpg?v=1780252130","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/tempered-resilience-how-leaders-are-formed-in-the-crucible-of-change","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}