The Hospitable Leader: Create Environments Where People and Dreams Flourish - Hardcover

Terry A Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764232142 ISBN 13: 9780764232145

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group, 2018

Synopsis

In this passionate, powerful book, pastor and leadership mentor Terry Smith fleshes out five vital, surprising principles you need to become a leader people want to follow. Down to earth and very practical, Smith shows how you can create environments where people and dreams can thrive.

About this title

About the Author

Terry A. Smith has served as lead pastor of The Life Christian Church for 23 years. Under his leadership, the church has grown from 54 members to nearly 2,000. Terry is also a cofounder of the New York City Leadership Center and an instructor in its Leadership Fellows program. A gifted communicator, he speaks in a variety of venues nationally and internationally, and he holds a bachelor of science in organizational management and a master of arts in organizational leadership. He and his wife, Sharon, live near West Orange, New Jersey.

From the Back Cover

Praise for The Hospitable Leader

"The Hospitable Leader presents a meaningful new approach to leadership that is sure to improve the organizations that embrace it. Terry Smith's deep commitment to moral leadership, dignity, and diversity shine through on every page."
--Jack and Suzy Welch, bestselling authors and cofounders of the Jack Welch Management Institute

"This is one of the most inspiring leadership books I have read in a decade. . . . Terry Smith is a wordsmith with a gift for igniting a passion that makes us long to become the leaders God created us to be. You. Will. Love. This. Book!"
--Valerie Bell, CEO, Awana Clubs International

"The Hospitable Leader is Terry at his best as a thinker, writer, and leader. . . . This is a fantastic and important read."
--Dr. Mac Pier, founder and CEO, The NYC Leadership Center

"Joel Osteen and I count it an honor to have access to Terry Smith's leadership insight and impartation. . . . This may be the most important book on leadership I have read in more than a decade."
--Phil Munsey, chairman, Champions Network and Joel Osteen Ministries

"Hospitality and leadership are not often words that coincide, but this book proves how the ideas are inseparable."
--Mark Batterson, pastor and bestselling author of The Circle Maker

"Pastor Terry has certainly had a positive influence on my life as a father, husband, and leader. . . . I know he will have the same impact for readers."
--Roman Oben, vice president, Youth Football, National Football League, and Super Bowl XXXVII Champion

"See how caring, warm relationships can surpass technology and tactics as approaches to extraordinary organizational success."
--Dan Miller, bestselling author of 48 Days to the Work You Love

From the Inside Flap

Praise for The Hospitable Leader

"The Hospitable Leader presents a meaningful new approach to leadership that is sure to improve the organizations that embrace it. Terry Smith's deep commitment to moral leadership, dignity, and diversity shine through on every page."
--Jack and Suzy Welch, bestselling authors and cofounders of the Jack Welch Management Institute

"This is one of the most inspiring leadership books I have read in a decade. . . . Terry Smith is a wordsmith with a gift for igniting a passion that makes us long to become the leaders God created us to be. You. Will. Love. This. Book!"
--Valerie Bell, CEO, Awana Clubs International

"The Hospitable Leader is Terry at his best as a thinker, writer, and leader. . . . This is a fantastic and important read."
--Dr. Mac Pier, founder and CEO, The NYC Leadership Center

"Joel Osteen and I count it an honor to have access to Terry Smith's leadership insight and impartation. . . . This may be the most important book on leadership I have read in more than a decade."
--Phil Munsey, chairman, Champions Network and Joel Osteen Ministries

"Hospitality and leadership are not often words that coincide, but this book proves how the ideas are inseparable."
--Mark Batterson, pastor and bestselling author of The Circle Maker

"Pastor Terry has certainly had a positive influence on my life as a father, husband, and leader. . . . I know he will have the same impact for readers."
--Roman Oben, vice president, Youth Football, National Football League, and Super Bowl XXXVII Champion

"See how caring, warm relationships can surpass technology and tactics as approaches to extraordinary organizational success."
--Dan Miller, bestselling author of 48 Days to the Work You Love Terry A. Smith has served as lead pastor of The Life Christian Church in the New York City metropolitan area for twenty-seven years. TLCC is a nondenominational faith community known for its vibrant diversity and robust leadership culture, with people from more than 132 distinct communities in the New York City metro area participating in the life of the church.

Terry is a cofounder of The New York City Leadership Center. A gifted communicator, Terry speaks in a variety of venues nationally and internationally and is the author of Live Ten: Jump-Start the Best Version of Your Life. He holds a bachelor of science in organizational management (church studies) and a master of arts in organizational leadership.

Terry has been married to Sharon for thirty-five years, and they have three adult children: Sumerr, Caleb, and Christian.

www.TerryASmith.com

Instagram:
@terry_a_smith

Facebook:
@PastorTerryASmith

Twitter:
@terry_a_smith|Praise for The Hospitable Leader

"The Hospitable Leader presents a meaningful new approach to leadership that is sure to improve the organizations that embrace it. Terry Smith's deep commitment to moral leadership, dignity, and diversity shine through on every page."
--Jack and Suzy Welch, bestselling authors and cofounders of the Jack Welch Management Institute

"This is one of the most inspiring leadership books I have read in a decade. . . . Terry Smith is a wordsmith with a gift for igniting a passion that makes us long to become the leaders God created us to be. You. Will. Love. This. Book!"
--Valerie Bell, CEO, Awana Clubs International

"The Hospitable Leader is Terry at his best as a thinker, writer, and leader. . . . This is a fantastic and important read."
--Dr. Mac Pier, founder and CEO, The NYC Leadership Center

"Joel Osteen and I count it an honor to have access to Terry Smith's leadership insight and impartation. . . . This may be the most important book on leadership I have read in more than a decade."
--Phil Munsey, chairman, Champions Network and Joel Osteen Ministries

"Hospitality and leadership are not often words that coincide, but this book proves how the ideas are inseparable."
--Mark Batterson, pastor and bestselling author of The Circle Maker

"Pastor Terry has certainly had a positive influence on my life as a father, husband, and leader. . . . I know he will have the same impact for readers."
--Roman Oben, vice president, Youth Football, National Football League, and Super Bowl XXXVII Champion

"See how caring, warm relationships can surpass technology and tactics as approaches to extraordinary organizational success."
--Dan Miller, bestselling author of 48 Days to the Work You Love

Edition details

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764232142
• ISBN 13: 9780764232145
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224