The Tortoise Usually Wins is a delightful exploration of the theory
of quiet leadership. Written for reluctant leaders, it interacts
with three key biblical images of leadership - the leader as
servant, shepherd and steward - and links them with some of the key
virtues of quiet leadership - modesty, restraint, tenacity,
interdependence and other-centeredness. Exploding the myth that the
good is the enemy of the best, it argues that the reverse is more
often true, with images of unattainable perfection crippling
competent people from getting on with the task of doing genuinely
good things. The book strips leadership of some of its mystique,
arguing that the bulk of leadership is about helping groups decide
the right things to do and then getting on and doing them in an
atmosphere that brings the best out of others. Brian Harris is the
principal of a highly regarded theological seminary and also
pastors a thriving local church, so the book carries the wisdom of
both professor and pastor, satisfying the reader both
intellectually and practically. These insights are supplemented by
interviews with significant quiet leaders from around the world,
ensuring a rich feast for prospective and current reluctant
leaders. 'Books on leadership are today two a penny. Just
occasionally, however, one of these books might stand head and
shoulders above most of the others, and to my delight The Tortoise
Usually Wins falls into that category. Furthermore, so many books
on leadership are written for natural leaders; whereas, as the
author makes clear, most churches are led by "quiet leaders" who
know they are not great, but nonetheless, are "tenacious and
committed to the task and willing to work co-operatively with
others to achieve it". I can see many church leaders benefitting
from this book. I warmly commend this unusual book.' Paul
Beasley-Murray, Senior Minister, Central Baptist Church,
Chelmsford; Chair of Ministry Today UK
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