Ebook
Since Jean Lipman-Blumen’s The Allure of Toxic Leaders shook the corporate world in 2005, countless articles, books, and Internet blogs have appeared on the topic. Despite such interest and response, no study of toxic leadership had appeared from a Christian point of view until this volume, Kenn Gangel’s Surviving Toxic Leaders. Gangel begins by showing that toxic leadership existed throughout biblical history. Making generous use not only of biblical materials but also of contemporary leadership literature, Gangel names the causes and cures of power abuse, cheating, bullying, laziness, and dictatorial behavior in today’s leaders. Readers will benefit from Gangel’s leadership experience and expertise. He has been a pastor, a college dean (twice), and a college president. Gangel currently edits The Seal, a review of leadership literature. Practical and personal, Surviving Toxic Leaders abounds with stories of real people and their situations. Everyone who has ever had “trouble at work” will benefit from Surviving Toxic Leaders.
”What a great book! And what a needed book! It should be placed
in the hands of every leader in America . . . and every follower.
This is the kind of refreshing clarity, honesty and insight that
could change the landscape of the church. Read this book and give
it to every Christian you know. It could be the start of a
kingdom revolution.” --Steve Brown, author, professor at Reformed
Seminary (Orlando), and radio speaker on the Key Life Radio
Broadcast
“Dr. Kenn Gangel has contributed to Christian leadership greatly
through the years. This may well be his greatest contribution. The
subject is uncomfortable, to say the least, but is dealt with from
careful research and much wisdom. We all wish these conditions did
not exist in the church but they do and Gangel has provided
valuable help. Every church leader will benefit from his
work."
--Olan Hendrix, Leadership Resource Group
"Surviving Toxic Leaders is sorely needed by
leaders today. Toxic leaders can be found in all types of
organizations, profit and non-profit. Most I have met in
my fifty years in organizational leadership don’t have a clue
that they are a problem. Gangel, as usual, brings
extensive personal research and a lifetime of practical
leadership experience to bear on this pervasive issue. If you
are seeking to be a godly, nurturing, servant-leader, this
book is for you." --Dr. Gilbert A. Peterson, Chancellor of
Lancaster Bible College and management consultant
“Sometimes the best way to practice good leadership is to identify
and avoid the malpractice of bad leaders. Kenn Gangel has spent a
lifetime studying leadership and this book points the way to
healthy influence."
--Marshall Shelley, Vice President of Christianity Today
International and Editor in Chief of Leadership
Kenneth O. Gangel (1935 - 2009) was Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Dallas Seminary, the Scholar-in-Residence at Toccoa Falls College, and a senior consultant with Timothy Partners. He held a BA in business administration, three master's degrees from accredited seminaries, and a PhD in educational administration from the University of Missouri. The author or editor of 55 books, Dr. Gangel lectured in over forty educational institutions worldwide.