Leadership - Missio Nexus

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

Posted on August 6, 2019 by

This is a detailed treatment of the importance of habits, how they are formed, how they can be maintained over time, and the challenges we face in keeping them. The premise of the book is that small changes contribute to significant differences over time. The author provides a four-part framework for habit formation (cue, craving, response, and reward). Many tips and suggestions are provided on how to follow this formula to help the leader implement positive habits while also limiting bad habits.

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

This book argues that specialization has been over-sold as a means to achieving mastery. It may even be harmful. Contrary to the often quoted “10,000 Hours Rule” (that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to master something), Epstein posits that we may develop better mastery by having “range” or breadth of experience and understanding.

Loonshots, How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

Unlike so many leadership books published over the past two decades, this one emphasizes structure instead of culture as the prime consideration in creating innovation within organizations.

Author Interview: Roy Oksnevad

Posted on May 28, 2019 by

Thorough in the research presented and knowledgeable of the history and culture of the Iranian people, Oksnevad presents an insightful look inside the community of first generation believers from Muslims backgrounds.

The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance

Posted on May 7, 2019 by

Every organization, church, ministry or other coordinated activity requires meetings. Rogelberg looks at this important topic with an aim toward providing actionable, researched recommendations on how to make meetings produce desired results.

Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

This book challenges the reader with the question: are you driving your digital habits or are your digital habits driving you?

Brave New Work

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

We are all confronted with the fact that the scale and bureaucracy that once made our organizations strong are liabilities in this era of constant change.

Women in God’s Mission

Posted on February 26, 2019 by

In my research I have been astounded by this: when women encountering difficult gender hurdles choose forgiveness over bitterness, God often finds ways around the hurdles and gives them even more influence than if the original door they sought had been open to them.

Author Interview: Mary Lederleitner

Posted on February 26, 2019 by

Mission researcher, Mary Lederleitner, interviewed and surveyed respected women in mission leadership from across the globe to gather their insights, expertise, and best practices. She unveils how women serve in distinctive ways and identifies key traits of faithful connected leaders.

Insight: The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why the Answers Matter More Than We Think

Posted on February 5, 2019 by

his is a deep dive into a rather narrow, but foundational, subject. Eurich makes the case for why self-awareness is at the core of every leader’s success (or failure).

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