Download or read book The Spirit-Driven Leader written by Carnegie Samuel Calian and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2010-06-18 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do Bill Gates, King Solomon, Abraham, and Lincoln have in common? They're all excellent examples of how leaders under pressure manage to succeed. Former Pittsburgh seminary president Sam Calian outlines seven keys to effective leadership under pressure: creativity, competence, commitment, character, collegiality, compassion, and courage. Filled with telling anecdotes, Calian's book asks readers to look not only within themselves but to reach out to others to inspire hope and build stronger communities in trying times.