Every once in a while a book comes along that offers a different take on leadership. Every leader needs goals, objectives, people skills, and technical expertise to succeed. However, they also need a reason for leading in the first place. That reason is ultimately God's Purpose for our lives.

Leadership guru Jim Kennedy takes us on a journey of the tragic events in his life that led to him discovering his purpose in life and how that purpose led to a new and life-affirming calling. He shares how he used his faith to lead him in the direction of his calling and how he came to rely on the words: "With God, all things are possible."

Along the way, he shares ten leadership lessons that not only made him a better husband and father, but a better leader in all aspects of his life. A Bible-based leadership study guide and additional resources give readers the tools to apply these lessons to their own lives. In Discerning God's Purpose, you have the tools to become the leader that you were meant to be.

Leadership Guru Jim Kennedy has over twenty-eight years of leadership experience and has served in management positions at various levels with the federal government and in private industry. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in business, as well as a graduate certificate in project management. He now spends his time writing and speaking on the topic of leadership development and as a licensed Realtor/recruiter with Keller Williams Realty. You can find follow him on line at his website (http://jimkennedyleadershipcafe.com), on Twitter (@jklcafe), on Facebook (JimKennedyLeadershipCafe), and on LinkedIn (jim-kennedy). When he is not working, Jim is active in his community. He is a committed husband and father of three children, supports the deaf and special needs communities, and is involved with his local church. He resides with his family in Austin, Texas.

Introduction Recognizing My Purpose Chapter 1: Road Trip Chapter 2: 911 Chapter 3: Joy to Sorrow Chapter 4: Hope Chapter 5: Establishing a Relationship with God Understanding My Purpose Chapter 6: Going Home Chapter 7: Seeking Wisdom Chapter 8: Understanding What Is Important Chapter 9: Having Courage Chapter 10: Don't Settle Living In My Purpose Chapter 11: The Move to Texas Chapter 12: Restoration Chapter 13: St. Vincent Chapter 14: Meeting Lezroy And Neilah Chapter 15: It's Official Chapter 16: A New Purpose A New Calling Chapter 17: Revenge Chapter 18: A Season of Change Chapter 19: Having Faith Chapter 20: A New Chapter Conclusion: Coming Full Circle Appendix Acknowledgements