Dave Anderson (2) (1961–)

How to run your business by the book
How to Lead by the Book Lessons and Key Takeaways:

1. Guard your tongue as a queen bee guards her ants.
2. Sin is transgression of the law. Know the law of the Bible. Heed the laws and precepts.
3. Do not tolerate gossip or immorality, lying and other unsuitable dues.
4. Bless and curse not. Bless someone and light up their life for a few moments with joy in carefully thought out, attentive words.
5. Do not fail to set expectations. Hold yourself accountable.
6. Give honest and valuable and specific feedback.
7. Use your talent. Use your gift. Don’t lose it.
8. If you fail to deliver results you have failed in doing what God needs you to be doing in your life.
9. Don’t blame others. Do not make excuses. Create a solution.
10. Your words and deeds matter. Be good. Live good. Have a life of purpose and joy.

Biggest Takeaway

Live by the precepts of the Bible.

Quote in Summary

“Hold yourself accountable to God. Hold on to God’s unwavering love and care.”… (mehr)

How to lead by the book
How to Lead by the Book Lessons snd Key Takeaways:

1. Guard your tongue as a queen bee guards her ants.
2. Sin is transgression of the law. Know the law of the Bible. Heed the laws and precepts.
3. Do not tolerate gossip or immorality, lying and other unsuitable dues.
4. Bless and curse not. Bless someone and light up their life for a few moments with joy in carefully thought out, attentive words.
5. Do not fail to set expectations. Hold yourself accountable.
6. Give honest and valuable and specific feedback.
7. Use your talent. Use your gift. Don’t lose it.
8. If you fail to deliver results you have failed in doing what God needs you to be doing in your life.
9. Don’t blame others. Do not make excuses. Create a solution.
10. Your words and deeds matter. Be good. Live good. Have a life of purpose and joy.

Biggest Takeaway

Live by the precepts of the Bible.

Quote in Summary

“Hold yourself accountable to God. Hold on to God’s unwavering love and care.”… (mehr)

NCLA Review: Filled with Scripture quotations, this book gives practical tips to lead in a way that will build and sustain a character-driven culture in an organization. Also, the author explains principles of success that are absolute and where to find them. Since Anderson has put these principles to work in his own successful organization, the strategies and advice ring true. He says that the best way to keep from firing people is to hire the right people, and in three of the fourteen chapters he explains his views about recruiting, interviewing and hiring. Using Biblical examples, Anderson discusses the two most dangerous mistakes to avoid in becoming a more effective leader and the two biggest threats to success. He also has a chapter on balancing work and home life. In the introduction he says that what he is able to cover is just the Alpha, so he provides the Omega with Biblical quotes and questions at the end of each chapter. The book also has an index and references for some chapters. The book is primarily for corporate situations. Much of it does not speak directly to leadership in the church, but many of the ideas could be adapted. Rating: 3 —AMB… (mehr)