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"This book focuses on leading through times of crisis as a true measure of authentic and credible leadership, which is often tested during turbulent, inconsistent, and unpredictable times rather than through stable and steady phases. The emphasis is on those leaders that learned valuable lessons from various crisis experiences and adapted accordingly. Rather than be swayed by external circumstances, it is time to lead, to become the rudder--offering direction and opportunity--rather than the sails--being wavered by the winds. The most appropriate question that leaders should ask upon the onset of a crisis is not """"When will all this end?"""" but rather """"How will all this end?"""" The """"how"""" entails an opportunity to make something positive out of a seemingly negative situation. This book offers a window of hope through which to look at an incoming crisis with eyes of faith, as a learning experience and opportunity to thrive. It builds on four pillars required to lead during crises--resilience, stamina, agility, and confrontation--and offers a leadership model based on Jesus Christ's crisis-handling methods, which are essential for any leader seeking to succeed in a multi-crisis era."

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If anyone is qualified to write on leadership in a global age of crisis, it is Michael Bassous. Drawing on his experience of growing up and living in the chaos that has often surrounded his home country of Lebanon, Michael offers deep wisdom on life and leadership. This is the fruit of long reflection and engagement with one of the most challenging environments, in which he has learned to offer leadership that can radiate calm and inspire hope. --Graham Tomlin, president, St Mellitus College I find the author's idea original--namely, exploring what Jesus can still tell us about leadership in the crises of today's world, an issue with which we are all confronted both at a personal and societal level. His considerations, based on his own experience in a land challenged with a long period of war and his analysis of different positions, are stimulating and open new perspectives for living our own responsibilities toward others. --Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations To speak about leadership in crisis is something, and to speak out of personal experience is something else. Bassous shares life illustrations and invites you to a journey full of courage, credibility, and practicality. It exposes the hidden corners of what it means to lead in crisis and provides principles of leadership that help leaders to embrace the extraordinary. This book is a valuable gift for Middle Eastern and worldwide leaders. --Najla Kassab, president, World Communion of Reformed Churches Bassous's incredible life story and deep leadership wisdom make this book stand out among the many 'armchair-wrestling' leadership books on the market! He offers a refreshing perspective to recalibrate how we think about leadership. His inside-out approach advocates for the nurturing of inner qualities and character, coming alive through powerful, transformational leadership practices. . . . This book is a crucial read! --Marco Blankenburgh, international director, KnowledgeWorkx I find this work to be an excellent reflection on the crises facing individual leaders in the Middle East and at large. Bassous invites us to ask the question of 'how' rather than 'if' crisis will end. The book is infused with strong biblical values, which are coupled with an ecumenical spirit, global perspectives, and inclusive approaches. It concludes with the most appropriate leadership model in history, that of our Lord Jesus Christ. --Anba Angaelos, Coptic Orthodox archbishop of London I know few people as qualified as Michael Bassous to write this book. He has shown incredible skills guiding ministries through some of the most horrendous times any country has experienced. . . . Those who have the opportunity to read this book will find, I am sure, their ability to lead in crisis enhanced and made much more effective by reading this book. --Bob Hoskins, founder, OneHope Leadership . . . in Crisis has come out from a person who has literally been enmeshed in one crisis after another, on a global scale and also on a personal level, and therefore Bassous could boldly pen, 'Leadership is one of the most used, misused, and abused terms in the Western hemisphere.' . . . After so brilliantly setting out the different ramifications of this topic, he has also brought out new insights on the leadership role of Jesus Christ. --Robert Cunville, president, United Bible Societies

If anyone is qualified to write on leadership in a global age of crisis, it is Michael Bassous. Drawing on his experience of growing up and living in the chaos that has often surrounded his home country of Lebanon, Michael offers deep wisdom on life and leadership. This is the fruit of long reflection and engagement with one of the most challenging environments, in which he has learned to offer leadership that can radiate calm and inspire hope. --Graham Tomlin, president, St Mellitus College I find the author's idea original--namely, exploring what Jesus can still tell us about leadership in the crises of today's world, an issue with which we are all confronted both at a personal and societal level. His considerations, based on his own experience in a land challenged with a long period of war and his analysis of different positions, are stimulating and open new perspectives for living our own responsibilities toward others. --Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations To speak about leadership in crisis is something, and to speak out of personal experience is something else. Bassous shares life illustrations and invites you to a journey full of courage, credibility, and practicality. It exposes the hidden corners of what it means to lead in crisis and provides principles of leadership that help leaders to embrace the extraordinary. This book is a valuable gift for Middle Eastern and worldwide leaders. --Najla Kassab, president, World Communion of Reformed Churches Bassous's incredible life story and deep leadership wisdom make this book stand out among the many 'armchair-wrestling' leadership books on the market! He offers a refreshing perspective to recalibrate how we think about leadership. His inside-out approach advocates for the nurturing of inner qualities and character, coming alive through powerful, transformational leadership practices. . . . This book is a crucial read! --Marco Blankenburgh, international director, KnowledgeWorkx I find this work to be an excellent reflection on the crises facing individual leaders in the Middle East and at large. Bassous invites us to ask the question of 'how' rather than 'if' crisis will end. The book is infused with strong biblical values, which are coupled with an ecumenical spirit, global perspectives, and inclusive approaches. It concludes with the most appropriate leadership model in history, that of our Lord Jesus Christ. --Anba Angaelos, Coptic Orthodox archbishop of London I know few people as qualified as Michael Bassous to write this book. He has shown incredible skills guiding ministries through some of the most horrendous times any country has experienced. . . . Those who have the opportunity to read this book will find, I am sure, their ability to lead in crisis enhanced and made much more effective by reading this book. --Bob Hoskins, founder, OneHope Leadership . . . in Crisis has come out from a person who has literally been enmeshed in one crisis after another, on a global scale and also on a personal level, and therefore Bassous could boldly pen, 'Leadership is one of the most used, misused, and abused terms in the Western hemisphere.' . . . After so brilliantly setting out the different ramifications of this topic, he has also brought out new insights on the leadership role of Jesus Christ. --Robert Cunville, president, United Bible Societies

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Michael G. Bassous has more than thirty-five years of experience as an executive and entrepreneurial leader in business, nonprofit, and educational sectors with global leadership and governance responsibilities. He is an adjunct professor at several universities and has published several field and academic studies. Specializing in human behavior at work, resource development, change and crisis management, strategic planning, motivational techniques, and organizational leadership, his current focus is on coaching and developing the capacities of new and emerging leaders.

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