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Leading from the Second Chair

Serving Your Ministry, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams
Warren Schuh | posted 11/02/2007
This article provided by the Engstrom Institute

Many capable, idealistic, servant-minded people find themselves in "second chair" management and leadership roles within Christian organizations and churches across the country. For many, this is a positive, fulfilling experience while for others it is frustrating and sometimes even painful.

Mike Bonem and Roger Patterson, co-authors of Leading from the Second Chair: Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams (Jossey-Bass Leadership Network Series), have done Christian leaders everywhere a real service by identifying the factors that can make the difference between frustration and fulfillment for "second chair" managers and leaders.

At the same time, they have provided significant insight for all who occupy the "first chair" and those who report to "second chair" leaders. Teams will be stronger and more effective if they understand the principles identified in this book.

So what is a "second chair" leader anyway? This book defines the role this way:

"A second chair ...

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