I’m beyond excited to share with you that my new book, Insanely Practical Leadership is now available for pre-order—and it’s the most important book I’ve ever written.

Let me tell you why. 

I’m not a natural-born leader.

Far from it. 

I was never the first kid chosen on the playground. I still recall the awkwardness as team captains looked over my head to see what other options there were. And at times, I still feel that paralyzing insecurity that came from being picked last. 

Then, in my very first leadership position, I set a church pew on fire. Not only that, but I forgot to reserve a trailer to haul our students’ luggage to a camp that was three hours away. I still shake my head in embarrassment when I think of that moment. 

I’ve battled self-doubt, second-guessed my decisions, and had plenty of regrets in leadership.

But it turns out…I’m not alone. 

In fact, research shows that only 10% of people possess the raw talent to manage and lead. 

That means the rest of us are “learned leaders.” In other words, we had to figure it out the hard way—through ups and downs, trial and error, as we stumbled our way toward hard-won lessons. 

But guess what! You don’t have to be a natural leader to become an extremely effective leader

And that’s why I wrote my new book, Insanely Practical Leadership

With all of the twists and turns and ups and downs, I’ve learned how to put handles on leadership so that anyone can excel at it. 

Insanely Practical Leadership equips you with 12 no-nonsense tools to master the art of leading yourself and others. In fact, every chapter of the book is a “how to” chapter. 

You’ll learn how to grow you, how to think like a leader, how to manage your time, and how to make leadership decisions. You’ll learn how to build influence, how to lead people, how to navigate conflict, and so much more.

In this book, I get honest and vulnerable.

I don’t just talk about the wins, but I also share the struggles, the failures, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Most importantly, I give you insanely practical tools in every chapter to help you lead yourself and others.  

Plus, if you’re looking for a resource to help your staff, your board, or your team wrap their head around leadership, this book is the place to start. It moves way beyond theory and provides a practical roadmap to become a great leader. 

So, whether you’re still trying to figure it out, or you’re a seasoned leader looking for a tool to develop others, Insanely Practical Leadership is the blueprint to help you take your next step. 

Plus, if you want to take your growth to the next level, I’ve also developed a 12-session video masterclass and study guide. 

Get your copy today at  insanelypracticalleadership.com and discover leadership for the rest of us. 

Stephen Blandino

Stephen Blandino

Pastor | Author | Coach | Podcaster

Leaders today are frustrated by a lack of clarity, ineffective systems, dysfunctional teams, and unhealthy cultures. I speak, coach, and write to help motivated pastors and leaders gain clarity, build high-performing teams, and maximize organizational health.

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Most of us are not natural-born leaders. Instead, through trial and error, we were left to figure leadership out the hard way. But guess what! You don’t have to be a natural-born leader to be an extremely effective leader. Now, in the latest book by Stephen Blandino, you can move way beyond theory and discover 12 no-nonsense keys to master the art of leading yourself and others. You’ll learn skills like personal growth, time management, decision-making, building influence, leading people, navigating conflict, coaching others, and more. Plus, this book is a fantastic roadmap for developing other leaders. 

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