Renowned leadership consultant, Samuel R. Chand details the account of the construction of the Panama Canal, and draws parallels between it and successful leadership methodology. "More passion isn't the answer, and bigger dreams aren't always the solution. Every leader is asking two questions: How can we grow? How can we grow faster? The only way organizations can grow bigger and move faster is by accelerating the excellence of their systems and...

Every one of us gets anywhere in life due to three things: someone observes us, forms an opinion about us, and decides to give us an opportunity... or not. Likewise, we do the same thing with others. People have played this essential role in our lives, and we play it in the lives of those around us-and no matter how skilled we've become, we can play it even better. The sequence applies in business, the church, marriages, parenting, and friendships....

Do you want to be a better leader? Raise the threshold of your pain. Do you want your church to grow or your business to reach higher goals? Reluctance to face pain is your greatest limitation. There is no growth without change, no change without loss, and no loss without pain. The bottom line is this: if you're not hurting, you're not leading. But this book is not a theological treatise on pain. Instead, it provides a concrete, practical explanation...