Hand me another brick: timeless lessons on leadership

Hand Me Another Brick is a concise book on leadership and the qualities required of a leader. Swindoll explains these qualities through the narrative of Nehemiah.

Using the chronological layout of the Book of Nehemiah, Swindoll shows the ups and downs of becoming and being a leader of a group of people. In summary, the qualities required to be an effective leader are: a prayerful life, conviction in what you believe, a joyous perspective, ability to take constructive criticism, continual planning and a hope for the future.

I recommend this book to anybody, even those who do not think they are in a leadership position. Swindoll writes in a way that is relatable, convincing, convicting, and practical. Well worth the read.