This was a worthwhile introspective tome, which was truly on the level of John Maxwell’s extensive collection of exemplary lessons in leadership. As a leader within my organization, the information within the pages of this book was absolutely priceless. This book goes a step beyond ordinary books on leadership, by helping to understand the importance of finding connection, fulfillment, and joy with not only the people that they serve, but also within themselves as well.

Giving this one: 5 wonderful stars.

A rare focus in the leadership genre. This 240 page book goes well beyond the typical vision and strategy focus on many books. With a deeper look at what really matters and a compelling writing style, leaders at all levels will benefit from this book. Filled with insightful illustrations, I was both convicted and convinced that too often I neglect these essentials of leadership. Going forward, with the helps in this book, my leadership will be better because I am better.

Have recommended this to several peers. A thought-provoking look at effective leadership from the point of view of the relationships and maturity of the leader. The exercises, questions, and stories offered a new way of working on leadership with my cohort of peers. Looking forward to going through the process suggested herein with other leaders.

'Rare Leadership: 4 Uncommon Habits For Increasing Trust, Joy, and Engagement in the People You Lead' by Marcus Warner and Jim Wilder is primarily written for religious leaders, but there is enough solid information in it for the layperson.

A lot can be learned from bad leaders, but healthy leaders is what we really need. Using brain science and some leadership models, the authors show how leaders can lead with joy and act like themselves. They encourage remaining relational and modeling what it's like to endure hardship. They also talk about a sliding maturity scale that all leaders can measure themselves against.

Many good and bad examples of leaders are given. Both as leaders the authors have served under and some of their own mistakes. If we are going to have healthy churches, we need to have the kind of healthy leadership that grows and doesn't rely on using emotions to browbeat others into obedience. This holds true in the business world.

The authors use a curious quirk of using parentheses to denote who is writing. I understand why they chose to do this, but I found it a bit odd. Other than that, the book reads well, the science seems solid, and the guidelines seem positive and encouraging to follow. I appreciated the advice given and I will definitely take some things away from reading this book.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Moody Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

I have mixed feelings about this book. While obviously written with good intentions and containing many little gems of wisdom - I find the approach being too much "Christian science-y" (as a figure of speach) for my liking.
The psychological knowledge sure is interesting, yet in the core of Christianity there is a living relationship with Christ - and this loving relationship with God should be accented much more than the fast-track habits for example. While I understand that this should be some guide for Christian leaders (who then should know God and be intentional with the relationship with HIm), yet I still think that any leader (or any Christian) should deepen his relationship with God at the very first place to be able to evolve and mature. I am missing this approach and this humility here.