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Joey Bonifacio's posts with tag: 2008 book review
 I just returned from a trip from one of our mission churches. The picture on the left is of the book I was reading while I was in the airport waiting to catch my flight.
New York Times best selling author Patrick Lencioni captures the 5 typical problems teams have. I highly recommend this book to every senior pastor or leader in any field.
Fact is we live in very challenging times and the only way to get things done with utmost excellence is through a team.
 While I am at it I might as well do a quick review of the books I read in the last 2 months.
As I have mentioned in my previous book review instead of reviewing the best books I have read for the year I will just do a brief review of the books I have read in the last 2 months for leaders.
Here they are:
1. When Charity Destroys Dignity by Glenn Schwartz. The book deals with the most foundational issue besetting missions organizations today. Schwartz who is a veteran missionary explains the pitfalls of unhealthy dependency in Christian movements. This book is a must read for leaders. Thank you Michael Paderes for giving me this book.
2. :07 Seconds Or Less by Jack McCallum. Veteran Sports Illustrated writer spends a season sitting on the bench of NBA's Phoenix Suns and gives a blow by blow account of the teams unique playing style. Lots of lessons on teamwork and on not giving up. My big take away there's a lot that can happen in 7 seconds or less when you have a great team. Book was lent to me by my son Joshua who is in UP taking up Sports Science from the college of human kenetics.
3. Summoned to Lead by Leonard Sweet. Leadership is a call to respond to, not a position to fill or a role to train for. The author challenges the stereotypical ideas of leadership that says leaders are born or made. Pretty insightful. Book was recommended by Manny Carlos.
4. Fresh Encounters by Daniel Henderson. Probably one of the most significant books I have read this year. I have read, reread and referred to this book so many times you can see the creases on the books spine in the picture above. Prayer is still a Christians most powerful weapon. This book will take away the boredom and rekindle your passion to pray. The book has so moved me I bought a copy for all of the church's staff. Thanks Taylor Stuart for giving me this book.
5. The Apple Way by Jeffrey Cruikshank. The books sub-title is 12 Management Lessons from the World's Most Innovative Company. As I have explained in my last book review one of the secrets to doing something great in your organization is to find something a successful another organization is doing, then take it and apply it to your industry. What is ordinary in one industry is revolutuionary in yours. Here's one of those books that has several of those ideas.
6. Twelve Ordinary Men by John MacArthur. Fantastic read about Christs 12 disicples. They weren't saints, scholars or sages but ordinary men. Loads of revelation and insight as the author shows the life and times of these ordinary men who lived extraordinary lives.
7. The Shack by William Young. The book that was shipped to me by Kevin Mixan. A Christian novel that will touch you to the core. Funny that this book has helped me appreciate the Trinity better. Thanks Kevin loved the book and have passed it on to one of my sons.
8. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. I just wished I read this book sooner. This is the book I recommend a leader reads this year together with his staff or team. I have decided to go through this book with our team at Victory Fort. Lencioni hit a winner with this one. Given by Steve Murrell.
9. The Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PR by Al and Laura Rise. I had this book for a while but have never had the urge to read it. Thought I'd bring it with me while I was on the trip. I have read several of Ries' books in the past. Currently finishing this one. Summary - been there, read that but am just enjoying the many stories and stats on marketing. I guess you can call it my marketing fix.
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