BAD BOSSES:
Lessons for Leaders
Bad Bosses is a lesson from some of the best-known bosses in the Bible on what not to do.
Paperback and Kindle Editions Available
ABOUT THE BOOK
Why learn from your own mistakes when you could learn from the mistakes of others? Together, we as leaders can create a healthier workplace, classroom, team, or church by becoming a better version of ourselves. Bad Bosses is designed to take you on a journey so that you can become a better boss!Every boss knows that mistakes are inevitable when leading people. Bad bosses repeat the same failures over-and-over again, while good bosses learn from their own mistakes.However, it's only the best bosses who learn from the mistakes of others.Bad Bosses examines the leadership mistakes from some of history's worst bosses ever - the kings of Israel. As Jackie walks you through their stories, he'll share practical lessons that will help you grow as a leader.Whether you are the boss of an organization, church, team, or your own family, Bad Bosses can help!
“North America needs godly leaders. I can think of no better place to learn how to develop the leadership skills we need in this unique moment of history than God’s Word. Jackie Allen’s new book Bad Bosses provides great insights into the strengths and weaknesses of some of the most significant leaders in the Bible. I’m excited to see how God will use leaders in North America as they apply the principles, he describes to impact their communities.”Kevin Ezell
President
North American Mission Board, SBC
"If you have any desire to grow as a leader you must read this book! It's practical, helpful, and worth every moment you give to it. Jackie knocked it out of the park on this one!"Doug Garasic
Best Selling Author
Pastor of Rust City Church
“This is a book that has been needed for a long time. The world and the church have suffered at the hands of numerous bad bosses over the years. It is time we learn what to look for in a boss, what to avoid as a boss, and how to be the kind of boss God wants us to be—more like Jesus! This is a great, biblical survey of the lessons we can learn to keep from following in the footsteps of the infamous Kings of Israel. I highly recommend it!”Dr. David Johnson
Executive Director
Arizona Southern Baptist Convention
“I have known Pastor Jackie for more than 25 years. He has been my pastor, my mentor, and my boss. His insights into Godly leadership have consistently born fruit in his own life and ministry. He is a champion of encouraging, investing in, and challenging young leaders to follow the leadership of Jesus. Anyone interested in learning how to lead like Jesus should grab this book and study it!”Rayden Hollis
St. Louis Send City Missionary
North American Mission BoardLead Pastor
Red Hill Church in Edwardsville, IL
“Jackie’s insight into the life of a leader has roots deep in his own leadership journey. He has taken truths from the greatest leadership manual of all time and has equipped leaders of all types and pointed them to the greatest leader of people, Jesus Christ. I am thankful to have this book as a resource in my own personal leadership journey.”David Starry
Lead Pastor
First Light Church, Vandalia, Ohio
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
"Jackie's direct investment in me as a young leader 25 years ago continues to guide my approach to leading today. This book will help guide yours."Rusty Gunn
Founding Pastor
A Church That Matters
“I have known Pastor Jackie for more than 25 years. He has been my pastor, my mentor, and my boss. His insights into Godly leadership have consistently born fruit in his own life and ministry. He is a champion of encouraging, investing in, and challenging young leaders to follow the leadership of Jesus. Anyone interested in learning how to lead like Jesus should grab this book and study it!”Rayden Hollis
St. Louis Send City Missionary
North American Mission BoardLead Pastor
Red Hill Church in Edwardsville, IL
“Bad Bosses is not leadership theory, but hard-won wisdom from decades of organizational leadership in a ministry setting. You’ll enjoy the honest raw style and gain much from biblical principles applied to leadership.”Brian Bowman
Founder
Valley Life Network
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jackie Allen
Jackie has served as a lead pastor for over 30 years. He currently serves as the Lead and Founding Pastor of the Cross Church Network of churches. Currently, this network includes three campuses in Arizona and one international campus in Myanmar. In addition, he serves as the Executive Director of the Thrive Network. A network of 80 plus churches in the greater Phoenix area. He is passionate about reaching the unchurched and developing next-generation leaders.