Ted W. Engstrom left an enduring legacy of leadership from his positions as president, CEO and board member to many of the most influential for-profit and not-for-profit companies in North America. Now the best on the business of leadership is available in one accessible anthology. "The Essential Engstrom" is a compilation of lessons and stories that he penned throughout his years as a leader. Some of this timeless material has been written for decades, while some of it he wrote just before his death at age ninety. The wisdom and insight Engstrom shares in this volume will aid any leader in better understanding how to define leadership, provide strategies for effective planning, motivating, and communicating, address biblical models of leadership from the Old and New Testament, and cultivate the habits of successful people and processes management.The Essential Engstrom focuses on issues of practical strategy and matters of character that shape and affect Christian leaders who serve in business or Christian ministry. Ideal for educators, managers, pastors, and other Christian leaders, Dr. Engstrom’s wisdom and personal example will speak to the generation that served with him and to younger leaders who know him by reputation.Editorial ReviewsReview“As a 20th century giant of faith, Ted Engstrom cast a shadow that spanned the world, touching multitudes with spiritual life-and-health and influencing the evangelical movement with practical dynamics. His influence was, in ways, very much as Simon Peter’s, whose shadow was a God-ordained extension of His divine love and power. His writings are worth the while of us all, as new and successive generations of believers will profit from them through this volume.”Jack W. Hayford President, International Foursquare ChurchesChancellor, The King’s Seminary-Los AngelesFounding Pastor, The Church On The Way“For more than fifteen years, I had the privilege to meet with Ted Engstrom on a regular basis and ask him questions about life and ministry. Much of who I am today as a Christ-follower in leadership is because of his transparency, truth telling, and candor. I encourage you to use The Essential Engstrom as I will. Keep it front and center on your desk and when you need insight, wisdom, or strategy, open it and be reminded of this man’s great and insightful wisdom. May you be strengthened in your courage, committed to God-honoring excellence, protected by integrity, and inspired by visionary leadership. I know I will.”Jon R. Wallace, President, Azusa Pacific University“The best of leaders stand taller when standing on the shoulders of yesterday's leaders. The Essential Engstrom gives the leaders of today and tomorrow some very broad shoulders to stand on.”Leith Anderson, President, National Association of Evangelicals and author of Leadership That WorksAbout the AuthorTed W. Engstrom wrote over fifty-five books and spent over sixty years as president, CEO, and board member of some of the world’s biggest and best-run Christian organizations, including Zondervan, Youth for Christ, and World Vision.