How Leaders Lose Their Way

"When Mission Drift was published, the authors asserted, "Without careful attention, faith-based organizations drift from their founding mission. It's that simple. It will happen." But it isn't just organizations that are vulnerable to drift; individuals must remain vigilant to prevent the same outcome on a personal level. Personal drift precedes organizational drift. Small compromises erode our faithfulness, and what seems like tiny shifts in direction significantly alters our course. Peter Greer and Jill Heisey explore the currents that lead us to drift and pull us off mission. How Leaders Lose Their Way identifies the beliefs, perspectives, and compromises that pull us off course. The ancient words of Ecclesiastes ring with relevance for modern leaders confronting a crisis of meaning or realizing the futility of striving. Drift and distraction pull strongly, with grave consequences for leaders and the individuals and organizations closest to us. Remaining tethered to what the writer of Ecclesiastes asserts ultimately matters-fearing God and keeping his commands-propels us onward with purpose and passion. We can learn from Solomon-both biblical hero and antihero-about how to keep ourselves on mission"-- Provided by publisher.

Peter Greer is president and CEO of HOPE International, a global nonprofit working to alleviate physical and spiritual poverty in 29 countries around the world. Peter's favorite part of his role is spending time with the remarkable entrepreneurs HOPE serves. A graduate of Harvard's Kennedy School, Peter has co-authored over 15 books, including Lead with Prayer, Mission Drift, Rooting for Rivals, and How Leaders Lose Their Way. While his sports loyalties remain in New England, he lives with his wife, Laurel, and their four children in Lancaster, PA.