From Publishers Weekly
Jesus was able to motivate his staff of 12, ergo, there is much to be learned from his teachings, stresses California management consultant Jones, whose sentiments as expressed here ring with sincerity. Her thoughtful use of Jesus's biblical sayings on belief, boldness, discipline and the like add to her credibility. However, one wonders about the practical value of certain of her anecdotes, like the one about a "phenomenally successful" executive recruiter who imagines that God is on the line every time her office phone rings, which inspires her to do her utmost to serve the caller. And one questions Jones's notions regarding the Alpha, i.e., masculine, style of management and Beta, or feminine, use of power, as well as her Omega hypothesis, which incorporates both the Alpha and Beta approaches. Readers might do well to refer to the Bible on their own to glean the messages Jones presents. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
The founder of a business development group calls Jesus an example of a CEO who built a booming industry.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
This book may surprise many readers, who, from the title, might expect one more contribution to the genre of religious handbooks for corporate success (meaning, how Jesus can make you wealthy). But the book delivers an often insightful series of meditations on Jesus' interpersonal style, focusing on what set him apart as a leader. In a nonacademic way, Jones has contributed to an academic tradition of leadership studies that focus on characters from the so-called great books. To my knowledge, Jesus has not been a popular subject for such studies, but the success of the movement with which he is associated makes him a plausible candidate. This book's strength lies in its ability to surprise two very different groups of readers: those put off by a title slanted toward corporate success and those attracted by the title's promise of a step-by-step guide to such success. To the extent that Jones comes from left field to surprise both groups, she practices what she preaches. Along the way, she dispenses practical and pithy advice for anyone (whether CEO or not) who works with other people to get things done. Steve Schroeder

Book Description
A revolutionary new audio program that will guide business leaders into the next century! He gave them a vision of something larger than themselves. The world is changing at almost breakneck speed, and the leaders who succeed will be those who can marshal their most powerful resources in the most effective ways. With principles embedded in spirituality, ethics and strength, acclaimed motivator Laurie Beth Jones brings us Jesus, CEO -- a bold yet sensitive inspirational guide for leadership success. After years in business, Jones was struck by the notion that Jesus' leadership approach ran counter to most of today's management styles. In Jesus, CEO, she explains that by harnessing the three strengths behind Jesus' leadership techniques (the strengths of self-mastery, action, and relationships), we can become the empowered leaders that the next millenium will require. Following the example of Jesus -- a "CEO" who took a disorganizied "staff" of twelve and built a thriving "enterprise" -- Jesus, CEO details a simple, profound, fresh, and often humor-filled approach to motivating and managing others.

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After many years in business Laurie Beth Jones was struck by the notion that Jesus's leadership approach with his staff ran counter to most of the management styles and techniques employed today. Dismayed to find invaluable human energy and intelligence untapped and underutilized, Jones has made it her goal to help empower people at all levels of leadership by encouraging them to review the divine excellence in themselves and in those they serve. By harnessing the three categories of strength behind Jesus's leadership techniques (the strength of self-mastery, the strength of action, and the strength of relationships), each of us can become the empowered leaders that the next millennium will require.

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Following the example of Jesus-a CEO who took a disorganized staff of twelve and built a thriving enterprise, this book details the simple, profound, fresh, and often humor-filled approach to motivating and managing others. DLC: Success.

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Spirituality, ethics, strength, and inspiration are at the heart of this motivational handbook for corporate success. Following the example of Jesus--a "CEO" who took a disorganized "staff" of 12 and built a thriving enterprise--Jesus, CEO details a simple, fresh approach to motivating and managing others that is translatable to any business.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The world is changing, and the leaders who succeed will be the ones who can marshal their most powerful resources—human intelligence and energy—in the most effective ways. With principles embedded in spirituality, ethics, and strength, motivator Laurie Beth Jones brings us "Jesus, CEO"—an inspirational handbook for leadership success. After many years in business Laurie Beth Jones was struck by the notion that Jesus' leadership approach with his staff ran counter to most of the management styles and techniques employed today. Dismayed to find invaluable human energy and intelligence untapped and underutilized, Laurie Beth Jones has made it her goal to help empower people in all layers of leadership—encouraging them to review the excellence in themselves and in those they serve. By harnessing the three categories of strengths behind Jesus' leadership techniques (the strength of self-mastery, the strength of action, and the strength of relationships), each of us can become empowered leaders.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

Management consultant Jones draws on the leadership techniques of Jesus Christ to provide guidance tips on inspiring and managing others. (Apr.)

Library Journal