Leadership Not by the Book by David Green & Bill High - Hardcover - 12 Scripture-Based Leadership Principles from the Hobby Lobby Founder

Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardcover ISBN: 9781540902245 Publisher: Baker Books Overview: Leadership Not by the Book distils David Green's counterintuitive approach to building a global business rooted in faith and generosity. This Hardcover non-fiction title is aimed at aspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, and believers who want practical, Scripture-guided guidance beyond conventional management advice. Green, the Hobby Lobby founder, shares how a modest startup evolved into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise that donates a significant share of its profits to missions worldwide. The book invites readers to reimagine leadership as service, character, and purpose-driven decision-making that can transform teams and communities. About the Book: Across 12 unconventional principles, Green explains how purpose, not pressure, guides every decision - from people-first leadership and disciplined stewardship to bold, faith-informed risk-taking. The book blends personal anecdotes with concrete practices: hire for character, reinvest profits into communities, and cultivate a work culture that honours rest and rhythm while maintaining drive. Co-author Bill High translates these insights into accessible, real-world guidance suitable for small businesses, family-owned enterprises, or ministry-minded organisations. The tone remains practical and warm, balancing Scripture with measurable outcomes: better morale, clearer values, and sustainable growth. Readers will find justification for long-term investment in employees, suppliers, and communities, alongside a model for balancing profitability with generosity. The dual perspective helps leaders see failures as learning opportunities and success as stewardship, not status. Green's stories - from a single garage workshop to a nationwide retail chain - illustrate how character-driven choices can build trust with employees, customers, and partners. The text also invites readers to evaluate their own priorities, align mission with daily ope