There were all types of suggestions for books to read about hope, but perhaps one of the most counterintuitive was Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands: Lessons in Non-Linear Leadership
“I think the core of leadership is hope. Leadership is the hope that we can change the things that need to be changed and create what we cannot now imagine.”
“Hope dispels fear. Hope readies us for round two. Hope holds our heads above water and gives us permission to regroup when we are tired.”
“To lead well, we must possess the strong belief that our best days are ahead of us, always ahead of us. Hope and leadership are inexorably linked.”
“Hope has so much power in it. When we release hope in individuals and organizations, they flourish.”
“A life lived well over the years produces wisdom and hope — such a necessary duo.”
“Sometimes the gift of hope is about believing in others before they can even see it themselves.”
“We will move forward when our hope for the future is greater than our stories of the past.”
I could go on but you get the idea. Nancy has tapped into an element of hope that we easily overlook — leaders create hope, which is contagious, and thus transformational. This is an important reminder for me as I think about my work in both ministry and business.
This is a great book that deserves more attention. So many books on leadership fall into cliches, and many make being a leader seem so exhausting. But Nancy brings a new voice to the topic, and she builds the entire role of a leader around hope. Well worth reading — get a copy and check it out yourself.
To read more books in my Journey of Hope theme, check these out:
