King David is called a man after God's own heart, but he is far from perfect. The combination of his humanness and the earnest way he seeks after God is what makes him such a good, biblical example of leadership. In Who's By Your Side?, the author who brought us Who's Got Your Back? delves into several more characters who appear in David's life story. Spoiler alert: The leadership lessons we glean from these stories can often come from these periphery characters rather than from David himself.
Each chapter contains components that make Who's By Your Side? versatile enough for group or individual study:
Scripture references for personal reading and a short story summary with ancillary endnote information; also include leadership lessons and tips, questions for leadership development, excerpt from the book of Psalms
“ Dr. Estep has found a unique and creative way to explore the leadership traits of several biblical characters whose lives intersect with widely known servant leaders in scripture. The study approach Eddie uses is worth exploring and makes the book even more valuable. Furthermore, the leadership lessons drawn from each story are excellent tools to help every person engaged in the leadership journey. Engaging reading!”
“Many people can sing, but just a few know how to communicate a song. Many people can put words on a page, but a select few can actually reach into the reader’s heart and mind. My friend Eddie Estep writes with a beautiful pen. I recommend his inspiring work to you!”
“What do you get if you mix the stories of King David with the wisdom of the Proverbs? You get the book Who’s By Your Side? In a narrative world where people tell stories to make points, this is narrative at its proverbial best. Life lessons in leadership rise naturally from understanding the life and times of one of our story’s greatest leaders, David. I also suspect that the author’s own wisdom, gained in the trenches of leadership, has wormed its way into the pages. This is a great read.”
““Eddie Estep has done it again. His previous book, Who’s Got Your Back? Leadership Lessons from the Life of King David, was well received. This companion work, Who’s By Your Side? More Leadership Lessons from the Life of King David, again draws on the author’s years of leadership experience and brings the same helpful, storytelling, reflective approach to the narrative. Pastors and laity will find this book another helpful resource in the lifelong journey of developing as kingdom leaders.”
“Once again Dr. Eddie Estep leads us into a great journey of study and praxis through the lives of those who have gone before. He reminds us that “great leadership requires competence and character.” There cannot be one without the other, and the very lives of leaders must be infused with practical skills and the character that provides the backbone for what is very hard work. At the same time leadership cannot survive in a vacuum and must work to bring about the success of the entire team. The scriptural examples of relationship and team-building speak to us from history and provide us with a map into the future.”