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The word tension comes from the Latin word tendere, which means ""to stretch."" It's not a bad thing to be stretched in our careers, our parenting, our ministries, or our leadership. Without tension, we become stagnant and stop growing. In fact, we might even say that tension is both inevitable and, in many cases, desirable in life and leadership. In Harnessing the Power of Tension: Stretched but Not Broken, international leadership consultant Sam Chand examines tension as it arises in and between the arenas of business, church, and family. The presence of tension isn't a flaw in you or a threat from others. It's not a problem to solve, but a strain to be used. When you develop this perspective and you encounter tension, you'll be less confused and feel less guilty because you understand that tension isn't the result of your error or flaw. You'll experience less pressure to figure everything out and less compulsion to resolve it quickly and completely. When we accept tension as a reality of life, we gain confidence and mental clarity when we encounter it. Our focus isn't on getting rid of tension, but using it to create something better than before. We don't walk on eggshells, afraid to say the wrong thing. We learn when to speak up, when to ask questions, when to listen, and when to let things go. As we relax in the middle of tension, we see people and situations more clearly, and we invite our families and teams into the process of creatively using tension in life and leadership.

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Change is on the horizon, but it will not come by accident--it will require intentionality by those who lead the way! As a voice of influence on the subject of leadership, my friend Sam Chand will help you shape your future by reshaping the way you think!--John Bevere Cofounder, Messenger International Great leaders have mastered the art of asking great questions, but legendary leaders like Sam Chand have mastered the art of questioning their own thinking.--Steven Furtick Founder, Elevation Church Just when I thought my friend Sam Chand had reached his pinnacle, he transcends to a new dimension. Sam has a masterful skill of asking piercing questions, which are better questions that lead to better answers and ultimately a better life!--Bishop Dale C. Bronner Founder, Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral No one does this better than Sam Chand and I can say that from our experience working with him in my own church. His reputation for helping companies find their way in the twenty-first century is exemplary and his integrity is beyond reproach.--Jentezen Franklin Senior Pastor, Free Chapel One of the most respected voices on church and ministry leadership today is Sam Chand. On his website, his tag line is, My life's vision is helping others succeed --and he's good at it. Sam and I have shared a number of clients over the years, and time and time again, I've seen him turn around struggling churches, inspire frustrated leaders, and transform the culture at failing organizations.--Phil Cooke Media Producer and Author, The Way Back Sam Chand has been one of the most valuable mentors in my life and ministry. He has tremendous character, valuable leadership insight, a contagious sense of humor, and a pastor's heart. He has mentored me and made me a much stronger spiritual leader.--Craig Groeschel Senior Pastor, Life.Church Sam Chand has dedicated his life to champion the success of others. Known as a dream releaser, Sam is a leader of leaders who will constantly challenge and lift our mind-sets, self-imposed limitations, and unexamined choices. Sam writes from the enormous wealth of his own experience with uncanny insight, good humor, and pragmatic advice.--Brian Houston Global Senior Pastor, Hillsong Church Sam Chand is a leader's leader. His keen insights and vast leadership exposure have prepared him well for resourcing the kingdom. His natural passion for leadership development is a refined gift he enthusiastically shares with leaders and developing leaders.--John C. Maxwell Founder, EQUIP Sam Chand will expand your thinking, give you fresh tools, and help you navigate your leadership journey.--Mark Batterson Lead Pastor, National Community Church Sam Chand's teaching is a secret weapon resulting in the increase of effective materialization of your unrealized potential.--Bishop T. D. Jakes New York Times Best-Selling Author

"Change is on the horizon, but it will not come by accident--it will require intentionality by those who lead the way! As a voice of influence on the subject of leadership, my friend Sam Chand will help you shape your future by reshaping the way you think!--John Bevere ""Cofounder, Messenger International"" Great leaders have mastered the art of asking great questions, but legendary leaders like Sam Chand have mastered the art of questioning their own thinking.--Steven Furtick ""Founder, Elevation Church"" Just when I thought my friend Sam Chand had reached his pinnacle, he transcends to a new dimension. Sam has a masterful skill of asking piercing questions, which are better questions that lead to better answers and ultimately a better life!--Bishop Dale C. Bronner ""Founder, Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral"" No one does this better than Sam Chand and I can say that from our experience working with him in my own church. His reputation for helping companies find their way in the twenty-first century is exemplary and his integrity is beyond reproach.--Jentezen Franklin ""Senior Pastor, Free Chapel"" One of the most respected voices on church and ministry leadership today is Sam Chand. On his website, his tag line is, ""My life's vision is helping others succeed""--and he's good at it. Sam and I have shared a number of clients over the years, and time and time again, I've seen him turn around struggling churches, inspire frustrated leaders, and transform the culture at failing organizations.--Phil Cooke ""Media Producer and Author, The Way Back"" Sam Chand has been one of the most valuable mentors in my life and ministry. He has tremendous character, valuable leadership insight, a contagious sense of humor, and a pastor's heart. He has mentored me and made me a much stronger spiritual leader.--Craig Groeschel ""Senior Pastor, Life.Church"" Sam Chand has dedicated his life to champion the success of others. Known as a ""dream releaser,"" Sam is a leader of leaders who will constantly challenge and lift our mind-sets, self-imposed limitations, and unexamined choices. Sam writes from the enormous wealth of his own experience with uncanny insight, good humor, and pragmatic advice.--Brian Houston ""Global Senior Pastor, Hillsong Church"" Sam Chand is a leader's leader. His keen insights and vast leadership exposure have prepared him well for resourcing the kingdom. His natural passion for leadership development is a refined gift he enthusiastically shares with leaders and developing leaders.--John C. Maxwell ""Founder, EQUIP"" Sam Chand will expand your thinking, give you fresh tools, and help you navigate your leadership journey.--Mark Batterson ""Lead Pastor, National Community Church"" Sam Chand's teaching is a secret weapon resulting in the increase of effective materialization of your unrealized potential.--Bishop T. D. Jakes ""New York Times Best-Selling Author"""

Change is on the horizon, but it will not come by accident--it will require intentionality by those who lead the way! As a voice of influence on the subject of leadership, my friend Sam Chand will help you shape your future by reshaping the way you think!--John Bevere ""Cofounder, Messenger International"" Great leaders have mastered the art of asking great questions, but legendary leaders like Sam Chand have mastered the art of questioning their own thinking.--Steven Furtick ""Founder, Elevation Church"" Just when I thought my friend Sam Chand had reached his pinnacle, he transcends to a new dimension. Sam has a masterful skill of asking piercing questions, which are better questions that lead to better answers and ultimately a better life!--Bishop Dale C. Bronner ""Founder, Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral"" No one does this better than Sam Chand and I can say that from our experience working with him in my own church. His reputation for helping companies find their way in the twenty-first century is exemplary and his integrity is beyond reproach.--Jentezen Franklin ""Senior Pastor, Free Chapel"" One of the most respected voices on church and ministry leadership today is Sam Chand. On his website, his tag line is, ""My life's vision is helping others succeed""--and he's good at it. Sam and I have shared a number of clients over the years, and time and time again, I've seen him turn around struggling churches, inspire frustrated leaders, and transform the culture at failing organizations.--Phil Cooke ""Media Producer and Author, The Way Back"" Sam Chand has been one of the most valuable mentors in my life and ministry. He has tremendous character, valuable leadership insight, a contagious sense of humor, and a pastor's heart. He has mentored me and made me a much stronger spiritual leader.--Craig Groeschel ""Senior Pastor, Life.Church"" Sam Chand has dedicated his life to champion the success of others. Known as a ""dream releaser,"" Sam is a leader of leaders who will constantly challenge and lift our mind-sets, self-imposed limitations, and unexamined choices. Sam writes from the enormous wealth of his own experience with uncanny insight, good humor, and pragmatic advice.--Brian Houston ""Global Senior Pastor, Hillsong Church"" Sam Chand is a leader's leader. His keen insights and vast leadership exposure have prepared him well for resourcing the kingdom. His natural passion for leadership development is a refined gift he enthusiastically shares with leaders and developing leaders.--John C. Maxwell ""Founder, EQUIP"" Sam Chand will expand your thinking, give you fresh tools, and help you navigate your leadership journey.--Mark Batterson ""Lead Pastor, National Community Church"" Sam Chand's teaching is a secret weapon resulting in the increase of effective materialization of your unrealized potential.--Bishop T. D. Jakes ""New York Times Best-Selling Author""

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Sam Chand's singular vision for his life is to help others succeed. A prolific author and renowned international consultant, he speaks regularly at leadership conferences, corporations, business roundtables, seminars, and other leadership development opportunities. Being raised in a pastor's home in India has uniquely equipped Sam to share his passion to mentor, develop, and inspire leaders to break all limits. He has been called a dream releaser, leadership architect, and change strategist. In the 1970s, as a student at Beulah Heights College, Sam served as a janitor, cook, and dishwasher to finance his education. He returned in 1989 as president--and under his leadership, Beulah Heights University became the country's largest predominantly African-American Christian college. Sam holds an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Beulah Heights University, an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Heritage Bible College, a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Education from Beulah Heights. He has mentored leaders in churches and ministries as well as international corporations and business start-ups. He was named one of the top thirty global leadership gurus by www.leadershipgurus.net. Sam has authored more than a dozen books on leadership, including The Sequence To Success: Three O's That Will Take You Anywhere in Life; New Thinking, New Future; Culture Catalyst; Bigger Faster Leadership; Leadership Pain; Who's Holding Your Ladder?; What's Shakin' Your Ladder?; and 12 Success Factors of an Organization. For more information or to connect with Sam, please visit www.samchand.com.

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