The Leader in You: Discovering Your Unexpected Path to Influence
Ebook
Overview
Have you ever been thrust into a surprising place of leadership? Are you looking for a mentor who has had similar experiences?
Ebony S. Small is a young leader with a wealth of experience in both churches and organizations. She’s got practical and biblical wisdom to offer whether you are just starting or are looking for a fresh start in your life and leadership. Every life experience—good, bad, or indifferent—is a distinct marker that God used to hardwire you for purpose and help you lead from an authentic and healthy place. The power of God’s presence is not just for your benefit but also for all in your sphere of influence. This book invites you to discover your unique leadership gifts and skills, showing how our obedience to God unleashes a ripple effect that can alter the destiny of generations to come.
Introduction: How God Shapes Us
Part 1: Leadership Identity
1. The Power of God’s Presence
2. Discerning the Times and Seasons
3. Developing Your Leadership Identity
4. Surrendering All
Part 2: Leadership Specifics
5. God’s Calling Versus My Ability
6. The Path to Your Platform
7. Leading in the Church
8. Leading in the Marketplace
9. Transformational Mentorship
10. Lessons Learned
Notes
"Ebony Small has written an extraordinary book about her transformational journey in Christ. From New York City to the world, Ebony writes with great transparency and thoughtfulness. Be inspired."
"Ebony Small is my friend and one of the most dynamic voices rising up in the church today. In an age of same-old leadership models and advice, The Leader in You offers a prophetic word from someone who can relate with anyone who feels they don’t quite fit the mold. If you are seeking to find your place in God’s movement, this book is for you. There is a generation waiting to be unleashed, and I believe The Leader in You could be the catalyst."
"The Leader in You is about Ebony Small’s life . . . and your life! Ebony invites us into the ‘God-story’ of her life, revealing—with vulnerability, humility, and insight—how God has not wasted a single marker in her life for his greater purpose. And The Leader in You is about God’s story in you! With wisdom and practicality, Ebony invites each of us to live courageously in discovering God’s grander purpose for our life. Prepare for life change!"
Product Details
- Title : The Leader in You: Discovering Your Unexpected Path to Influence
- Author: Small, Ebony S.
- Publisher: IVP
- Publication Date: 2020
- ISBN: 9780830831845
Ebony S. Small is the vice president of multiplication at PULSE. She was formerly director of Movement Day Expressions with movement.org, where she was dedicated to catalyzing leaders to affect cities across the globe. She was selected as a Lausanne Younger Leader in 2016. Ebony also serves as an associate pastor at Bethel Gospel Assembly in New York City.