John Maxwell is well known for stating that he wants to “add value” to those he leads and mentors. Maxwell’s “Law of Addition”, from his classic book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, states that leaders add value by serving others. That law, which is what I believe servant leadership is all about, is my favorite law from what is one of my favorite leadership books. Leaders are there to serve their followers, not the other way around. Maxwell tells us that when you serve others, their success becomes your success. But what does it actually mean to “add value” to others? Continue reading
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Leadership Attributes: Adaptability

In our series on leadership attributes, we now look at adaptability. Being adaptable is essential for leaders. If you are not adaptable, you are not going to be a successful leader. Our world, and certainly our work world, is constantly changing, and not just in the technology we are required to learn. Leaders have to be adaptable in order to meet the changing needs of customers and their own organizations. Continue reading
Announcing the Release of My Book ~ “A Leader Worth Following: 40 Key Attributes and Applications to Master”
I’m excited to announce that my book A Leader Worth Following: 40 Key Attributes and Applications to Master is available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions. The book is free on Kindle Unlimited and available in the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library.
In this book, I bring my unique perspective from various leadership roles over nearly 38 years at a Fortune 50 organization and nearly 30 years in a local church to look at 40 key leadership attributes or characteristics. If you can master these key leadership attributes, you will be a leader that others will want to follow. You become a leader from the inside out. Not by emphasizing skills, abilities and experience, but the heart.
Go to this page in the Amazon Kindle Store to view a free sample of the book and/or purchase it. If you read the book, please let me know what you think of it. Thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/author/billpence
Here are a few excerpts from the book’s endorsements:
This book would be an excellent read for any new leader or leader seeking to hone and improve their leadership skills.
Jim Bell, M.S. Education
Anyone who picks up this book will find it encouraging, challenging, and empowering to help you be a leader worth following.
Joe Calio, Campus Outreach Staff Member
This little book on leadership has a wealth of time and experience and wisdom behind it. If you give this book your time, I think you will be blessed like I have been by the man and his wisdom as they come through in his writing.
Justin Coverstone, Pastor, Grace Fellowship Church (PCA)
I was privileged to report to Bill during a portion of my career. He was a true servant leader who excelled in his career and exemplified these leadership attributes on a daily basis. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills.
Kellie Gualazzi, Retired Technical Analyst from a Fortune 50 organization
Bill’s leadership experience and examples and observations show years of lessons which can be applied to anyone seeking career advancement. I highly recommend this book to someone beginning a leadership journey, as well as someone who has a long career.
Jason M. Halm, Technology Analyst
Bill has been an exceptional leader. His mentoring has been from the heart and has provided excellent input when a person needs help to move forward. His servant leadership style has been shown both inside and outside the workplace.
Karen Meister, Retired Director from a Fortune 50 organization
Bill Pence is a faithful elder at our church and a leader in our congregation. He and his wife Tammy have served and set an example of servant leadership for many years. In this book he offers very accessible nuggets of leadership wisdom that he has gleaned over the years.
Pastor Brad Lucht, Christ Church, PCA in Normal, IL
I have the opportunity to serve alongside Bill as we seek to mentor future pastors. I appreciate Bill’s passion for raising up leaders, coming alongside them with encouragement and wisdom from his years of experience.
Pastor Stephen Lawrence, Exodus Church, PCA Springfield, IL
I think this book can be read cover-to-cover as a training tool for new leaders (or reminder for others). But I also think it’s valuable as a reference work where you can re-read sections that apply to what you’re facing today.
Al Williams, Leadership roles in Bell Labs and other companies (semi-retired)
Bill Pence always does a great job of blending personal and practical leadership. I’ve found that other books often rely fully on relational management or tactical management, but his focus is on providing the tools that create effective leadership. More than anything else he simplifies complicated principles so that they’re easily digested and implemented.
Drew Williams, CEO, Allied Outdoor Solutions
I recommend reading a chapter a day. By the time you get to the end, if you’re anything like me, you’ll need all of the first reminders again.
Mark Alan Williams, PhD, MFA, Entrepreneur, executive, and Pushcart-nominated poet
Anniversary Celebration: The Kindle Edition of My Book is on Sale for $.99
To celebrate four years of publication, the Kindle version of my book Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace, will be on sale for just $.99, beginning at 6:00 am on Saturday, July 6 until midnight Saturday, July 13 CST.
In this book, I bring my unique perspective of having been a leader for nearly 38 years at a Fortune 50 organization, a seminary graduate and a leader in my church for more than 28 years, to the growing faith and work conversation. I make the case from the scriptures and many books that I’ve read, that God values our work and callings, as long as we are doing work that is pleasing to Him. I also hope to help you to determine your callings.
The book was written for those who want to know that God values what they do in their work and callings, as they do it to serve and glorify Him. The book is also written for those in the “pews” who struggle to see the connection between what they hear from the pulpit in Sunday morning worship with the rest of the week. The book can be read individually, or in a group setting as “Questions for Reflection and Discussion” are included at the end of each chapter. Continue reading
Anniversary Celebration: The Kindle Edition of My Book is on Sale for $.99
To celebrate three years of publication, the Kindle version of my book Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace, will be on sale for just $.99, beginning at 6:00 am on Thursday, July 6 until midnight Thursday, July 13 CST.
In this book, I bring my unique perspective of having been a leader for nearly 38 years at a Fortune 50 organization, a seminary graduate and a leader in my church for more than 25 years, to the growing faith and work conversation. I make the case from the scriptures and many books that I’ve read, that God values our work and callings, as long as we are doing work that is pleasing to Him. I also hope to help you to determine your callings.
The book was written for those who want to know that God values what they do in their work and callings, as they do it to serve and glorify Him. The book is also written for those in the “pews” who struggle to see the connection between what they hear from the pulpit in Sunday morning worship with the rest of the week. The book can be read individually, or in a group setting as “Questions for Reflection and Discussion” are included at the end of each chapter. Continue reading
The Kindle Edition of My Book is on Sale for $.99!
The Kindle version of my book Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace, will be on sale for just $.99, beginning at 6:00 am on January 9 until midnight January 15.
In this book, I bring my unique perspective of having been a leader for nearly 38 years at a Fortune 50 organization, a seminary graduate and a leader in my church for more than 25 years, to the growing faith and work conversation. I make the case from the scriptures and many books that I’ve read, that God values our work and callings, as long as we are doing work that is pleasing to Him. I also hope to help you to determine your callings.
The book was written for those who want to know that God values what they do in their work and callings, as they do it to serve and glorify Him. The book is also written for those in the “pews” who struggle to see the connection between what they hear from the pulpit in Sunday morning worship with the rest of the week. The book can be read individually, or in a group setting as “Questions for Reflection and Discussion” are included at the end of each chapter.
Here are a few endorsements of the book:
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The Kindle Edition of My Book is on Sale for $.99 TODAY through the 27th!
To celebrate spring, the Kindle version of my book Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace, will be on sale for just $.99, beginning at 6:00 am on March 21 until midnight March 27.
In this book, I bring my unique perspective of having been a leader for nearly 38 years at a Fortune 50 organization, a seminary graduate and a leader in my church for more than 25 years, to the growing faith and work conversation. I make the case from the scriptures and many books that I’ve read, that God values our work and callings, as long as we are doing work that is pleasing to Him. I also hope to help you to determine your callings.
The book was written for those who want to know that God values what they do in their work and callings, as they do it to serve and glorify Him. The book is also written for those in the “pews” who struggle to see the connection between what they hear from the pulpit in Sunday morning worship with the rest of the week. The book can be read individually, or in a group setting as “Questions for Reflection and Discussion” are included at the end of each chapter.
Here are a few endorsements of the book:
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FAITH AND WORK: Connecting Sunday to Monday
Faith and Work News ~ Links to Interesting Articles
Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace. My new book Called to Lead: Living and Leading for Jesus in the Workplace is now available in both paperback and Kindle editions. Check out a FREE sample of the book (Introduction through Chapter 2).- God Continues to Use Carpenters. Russ Gehrlein writes “We need to encourage those who do work for us and with us that their work truly matters to God.”
- Anxious Graduates, Work and Rest, and a Pastor Who Got Paid with 250 Gallons of Wine. Scott Sauls writes “When you start to inject Sabbath into the rhythm of your work, your work will get better and you will get better in your work. It’s how the universe works.”
- Responsibility vs. Authority. This episode of the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast looks at the tricky relationship between responsibility and authority. In a healthy organization, your responsibility will always exceed your authority.
- Seven Summer Reads to Check Out Before Summer Ends. Jacqueline Issacs shares seven non-fiction recommended books to read, two of which I can also recommend – Why I Love the Apostle Paul: 30 Reasons by John Piper and The Economics of Neighborly Love: Investing in Your Community’s Compassion and Capacity by Tom Nelson.
- Three Points to Consider About Common Grace and Business. Vincent Bacote writes “Common grace gives us the opportunity for a public holiness in domains such as business and economics, an opportunity linked to our personal aspirations for Christlike character.”
Click on ‘Continue reading’ for:
- More links to interesting articles
- The Top 10 Faith and Work Quotes of the Week
- My Review of The Leadership Style of Jesus: How to Make a Lasting Impact by Michael Youssef
- Snippets from Os Guinness’ book “The Call: Finding and Fulfilling God’s Purpose For Your Life”
