Comments on: Book Notes: Derailed by Tim Irwin

By: James Owolabi

James Owolabi — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:54:00 +0000

I just finished reading this book and it has challenged me to investigate some scary dark spots in my development as a leader. Love this book. Thanks Grace and Peace James Owolabi

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Pile Up: Books I’m Reading | Kicking at the Darkness — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:50:59 +0000

[...] Failures of Leadership by Tim Irwin Michael Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson , wrote a great review/preview of this leadership book last week. I was immediately hooked. I downloaded it to my Kindle and [...]

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» Blog Archive » Book Review: Derailed — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:20:11 +0000

[...] Derailed: Five Lessons Learned From Catastrophic Failures of Leadership by Dr. Tim Irwin thanks to Michael Hyatt and the good folks over at Thomas Nelson Publishers. Mike posted his review of the book and then [...]

By: Warren Farrell

Warren Farrell — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:21:15 +0000

Great review! It's nice to see that there are such great stories in these books!

By: Melissa Kelley

Melissa Kelley — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:50:06 +0000

Thank you for the copy of Derailed. I am looking forward to reading it.

Thanks!

By: EDye11

EDye11 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:42:59 +0000

I am so excited to get my copy of Derailed! I have already taken the assessment test and look forward to reading about my results! Thank you!! :)

By: Kelly VanCamp

Kelly VanCamp — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:01:18 +0000

I asked God for wisdom and He pointed me to you! I would love to read something worthwhile for a change. Tim, you get right to the meat and potatoes of true living and performing in the workplace. Thank you for your dedication and commitment! I WILL have time and WILL want to read your new book.

By: Kevin Garrett

Kevin Garrett — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:37:14 +0000

Where leaders fall and thrive? I want to learn and share the answers with those who I am allowed to have influence.

By: Matt McMorris

Matt McMorris — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:14:30 +0000

Only recently did someone introduce me to following you on twitter. I must say, it has certainly led to some thought provoking reading through your tweets as well as your blog.

I graduated from a Bible college five and a half years ago and served in a few capacities on a large church staff for the five years following. It was a tremendous opportunity to grow, learn and develop in the area of leadership.

Approximately three months ago god called me to an associate pastor position leading worship and youth ministries. As a 28 year old beginning in ministry, I look down the road a bit and realize that I do not ever want to be derailed from the ministry God has called me to. I am sure that if not selected for a free copy, I will eventually get my hands on a copy. I would love however to receive a copy of it from you. I love to read anything that has to do with leadership and success.

Thanks for what you are doing to help leaders!

By: Michael Brown

Michael Brown — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:38:39 +0000

I would like a copy of this book to read and to review on my Radio program on my College's campus radio. Moody Campus Radio. I am on Monday and Friday nights 8 pm to 10 CT.

By: Julian2323

Julian2323 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:50:46 +0000

Hello Michael. I would like a copy of 'Derailed' because I am 1st time lead pastor and emerging leader. I have been serving at our church (with an 80 yeart history) for almost 3 years. Over this time we have undergone amazing challenges, inside and out of the church, financial obstacles, negative criticism, and a host of other stuff. Though we are still "in the frying pan" at the present, my wife and I are determined to honor God in our assignment, stay the course, see it through, and finish well. I want to as a younger leader to be proactive in my leadership life, so others are blessed and not cursed by ny example.

By: Lonnie Thoms

Lonnie Thoms — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:10:13 +0000

A former Free Methdist Bishop said to a group of pastors, “I pray this every day: ‘Lord prepare me for what you have prepared for me.’”. Getting this book would be an answer to that prayer for me. Leaders are formed in secret and brought to light at just the right time. I don’t know when my time will come but I want to be ready!

By: Daniel C. White

Daniel C. White — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:41:50 +0000

I would love a copy of the book Derailed because I don’t take for granted the responsibility of leading people. I have a strong understanding as a man of faith, that leaders are held at a higher standard and I never want to cause someone to stray or hurt someone because of my leadership. I truly believe that Derailed with help keep all stones overturned in my life in leadership.

I also love sharing with all that I know, personally and professional, the things that are currently influencing me by either sharing face to face in my weekly one on ones meetings, my 350 quality & influencial Twitter followers mostly made up of gate keepers in the church, music business or major market business professionals as well as my 1,000 facebook friends and plan to blog about it as well. I say this mostly because I truly value each person I meet and each person I know and continuously try and pour into them as they pour into me, spiritually and professionally.

Typed on my iPhone ON THE GO so forgive any typos

By: Chad Saxton

Chad Saxton — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:27:20 +0000

Michael,
I am a new executive director of a small christian camp. One of my passions is to devlope stong Christian leaders. I believe this book would be an excellant read for me and to have in our camp library for our staff.

Chad

By: Bob Hostetler

Bob Hostetler — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:08:31 +0000

I need this book. I am a leader (pastor) who still struggles daily to understand and deal with my leadership shortcomings. Help.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:41:09 +0000

I am interested in reading Derailed as a leader emerging onto the field. I am graduating in six months with my international MBA. Even though I know I will not avoid mistakes, but I would love to learn from others.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:32:58 +0000

Michael,
I want a free copy of Derailed, because I have read books on successful leadership and it would be helpful to read a book on failed leadership. Growing and learning as a leader is a constant challenge and goal of mine as I am a young preacher in a stagnant yet loving church of 240. The older I grow the more I realize that so much stands and falls with leadership. Derailed seems like a book that would help me mature as a leader.

thanks,
Josh

By: Grenae Thompson

Grenae Thompson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:25:13 +0000

The title of this book sounds very similar to the CLF (Catastrophic Leadership Failure) concept developed by Dick Thompson, Ph.D., CEO of High Performing Systems, Inc. (CLF article http://bit.ly/2JbQwg) From your review, it seems that "Derailed" looks at "leadership failure" from a slightly different perspective. Since all "theories" have blindspots, it would be helpful to integrate these two perspectives for greater insight. Thank you for making this opportunity available.

By: S Nakamura

S Nakamura — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:21:02 +0000

Hello. I am a book translator. I have translated great Christian books such as "Prayer of Jabez," "Boundaries," "One-Life Solution," "Every Woman's Battle" and many others into Japanese for publication. I've been looking for good books that are suitable for both Christians and non-Christians, and this book seem to be a perfect candidate. And funny, I don't think I ever translated a book published from Thomas Nelson! It would be nice if this becomes the first one!

By: speli

speli — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:18:10 +0000

Having observed the move within my former employer, a very large German software company, from a very family like company that had organically grown since 1972 to an American business techniques driven, quarter-by-quarter steered company, this book would certainly be an interesting read. Part of this move was a loss of its natural friendliness and flat hierarchies to hard-driven efficiency and multi-leveled hierarchies, which in turn produced financial results shareholders expected – and in the process lost the loyalty of some of the employees and the casual friendliness it was so well-known for. Thanks, Michael.