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Broaden the Vision and Narrow the Focus
Today's managers and leaders are faced with paralyzing challenges. There is never enough time or resources to get everything accomplished, and every organization is constantly being pulled in multiple directions. Every decision has consequences—some immediate, some longer-term. Add to these challenges the politics of corporate culture, where issues of power, influence, and authority are constantly in play. Whether you are a CEO, business owner, department head, team leader, or in any other managerial position, you need to learn how to navigate these treacherous shoals—to be flexible and decisive, supportive and commanding, tactical and strategic. In this fascinating analysis of business ...
Knowing the Unknowable God
Meet the God Who Is Greater Than Your Biggest Questions. The Bible never shies away from seeming contradictions. We are told both to resist our enemies and to love them, and that our all-knowing God can sometimes forget. Unable to reconcile such biblical paradoxes, some people abandon Christianity, while others pretend that the seeming contradictions don’t exist–preferring to believe in an uncomplicated, easy-to-comprehend God. Yet countless others are hungry for new insight into the God behind the Bible’s mysterious paradoxes. Responding to this spiritual hunger, James Lucas delves into the mysteries of Scripture, demonstrating that biblical “contradictions” are actually exquisite paradoxes that enlarge our understanding of God. With this book as your guide, you can embrace the paradoxes of Scripture and pursue honest answers to your hardest questions. The study of biblical paradox leads to greater devotion to the majestic God who makes himself known even while he surpasses human understanding. Today, you can begin Knowing the Unknowable God.
Gratitude
Gratitude. A wonderful word indeed. But in practice? Well, for a host of reasons it mostly isn't in practice. Not the real stuff. Not the small gift that's more valuable than a tech stock. Not genuine gratitude. It appears more and more that gratitude and appreciation are becoming scarce, while complaints and discontent have become commonplace in our day-to-day experiences. It also seems that we as human beings have a bent toward recalling and dwelling on the negative events of life, while taking for granted and forgetting the many positive happenings. This book uncovers a surprising remedy to this damaging, debilitating tendency. Author James Lucas gives us a window into his pilgrimage in p...
1001 Ways to Connect with Your Kids
1001 Ways to Connect with Your Kids is a book for Christian parents who want to “connect” with their kids on a deeper level but lack specific ideas for doing so. The primary purpose of the book is to establish parents as the source of understanding and to help their kids through intentional and consistent actions. It contains creative and insightful ideas for parents to build up and reinforce relationships.
A Perfect Persecution
In James Lucas' future world, babies are being aborted because they do not meet certain criteria for "social contribution" -- decisions made even after birth -- and the moral landscape is deteriorating so much that anyone judged "not viable" can be removed from society. However, there is a committed resistance. An underground group seeks to rescue as many babies as possible clandestinely while doing more public things to turn the tide. This is the story of one of those courageous and selfless crusaders, Leslie Adams, who has a very personal and surprising motivation. Combined with intrigue and action, A Perfect Persecution is an unsettling and challenging view of the future in light of our nation's current stand on abortion -- an intense and absorbing read with strong biblical and oral assertions that grow out of a powerful Christian worldview. --
High-Performance Ethics
Do you have to lower your ethical standards in order to succeed at your job? High-Performance Ethics authors Wes Cantrell and James Lucas say that the answer is no. The authors outline ways to make ethical decisions (based on the Ten Commandments) that lead to highly successful business practices. High-Performance Ethics includes tips on how to lead a team with integrity, practical tools for resisting the pressure to compromise workplace standards, and encouragement for workers who want to see strong businesses—and strong values—thrive. 10 Principles: First Things Only (priorities) Ditch the Distractions Align with Reality (never claim support for a bad cause) Find Symmetry Respect the Wise Protecct the Souls Commit to the Relationships Spread the Wealth Speak the Truth Limit Your Desires
Fatal Illusions
We labor under fatal illusions, says author Jim Lucas, when we base our behavior on what we wish to be true about our business or about the marketplace, rather than on what is actually true. We treat our symptoms while core problems fester unchecked. The syndrome is all too common, but there is a remedy. Fatal Illusions shows how to dig out the truth and free yourself for positive action. This book analyzes 12 major illusions with significant power to harm you and your organization. The illusions involve too-comfortable beliefs about mission statements, teamwork, incentives, and other big issues that soak up time and resources - and they may startle you by hitting so close to home. Throughou...
The Passionate Organization
"Everyone's heard about companies that seem to have everything--great products, enormous capital resources, reputation, skilled employees, ""advanced"" planning--and they still fail. Why? Perhaps they lack passion. Emphasizing ""big vision,"" mutual trust, and deeply held core values, Jim Lucas demonstrates how to win and keep the competitive edge by thinking with the heart as well as the head. He shows how a committed, passionate workforce can: * make shifts and leaps that strategic planning alone cannot envision * fight to achieve the organization's mission * bring continuous improvement, creativity, and innovation to their work * enjoy a more fulfilling life, personally and professionally, by committing to something greater than themselves."
