Translation of: Leadership essentials : shaping vision, multiplying influence, defining character / Greg Ogden and Dan Meyer; Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP, c2007.

Introduction: The art of multiplying influence -- The character of a leader -- Holy : developing a vision of Christlike character -- Habits : cultivating spiritual disciplines to sustain our leadership -- Humble : keeping watch over our souls -- The posture of a leader -- Kneeling : embracing servant love as our primary model -- Teaming : building teams to accomplish our corporate mission -- Stewarding : stewarding our gifts, passions and personality -- The vision of a leader -- The compelling Christ : loving passionately the compelling Christ -- Embracing the kingdom : engaging people in mission -- Helping others see : lifting people out of lethargy and inertia -- The shaping of a leader -- Taming temptation : facing the dangers of money, sex and power -- Conquering criticism : handling criticism with humility and fortitude -- Defeating discouragement : addressing disappointment, frustration, anger and depression.