The book itself is written as a tale of one man’s mentorship in the the Lead Without a Title philosophy. We are taken through a day of discovery as the main character and his mentor meet with four teachers. Each teacher reveals one of the core principles of the philosophy along with the corresponding set of rules. Initially, I was a bit disappointed in the story. It seemed a bit contrived and shallow. However, as I progressed through the book, I found myself thoroughly engaged in the story and felt strong emotion in the final pages as the story concluded.

I typically avoid parable style development books but I’ve been following Robin Sharma’s work for a while now and I felt he’d have something good to say. I was *not* disappointed. Although the book is just under 200 pages, I found it to be a quick, enjoyable read. Having previously practiced some of the advice given, I can definitely atest to it’s effectiveness. For me, this reminder of habits lost is most welcome.

If you spend alot of time reading traditional personal development books, The Leader Who Had No Title provides a refreshing change of pace. Conversely, if you’re new to the personal development world, this book will make for a good entry point. Either way, the advice is solid and putting the rules into practice *will* make your life better.

- Dave

This book takes you on an emotional and spiritual journey by exploring over a dozen possible fears facing everyone today. Each chapter examines a specific fear using a good combination of personal stories and scripture. I found each of the stories to be both relevant and moving and the large selection of scripture used to provide proof against the fear was astounding. Many times while reading, I had to pause and reflect on the words and their meaning both personally and in the larger context of the world.

From the personal development perspective, this book is light on the intellectual analyses that underscore the typical books of this space. Is that a bad thing? Well, that depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re looking for concrete, actionable steps to deal with fear, then you’ll need to look elsewhere. However, if you’re looking for something to uplift your heart and soul, then you’ve found it.

Also included at the end of the book is a comprehensive discussion guide suitable for use in small groups and book clubs. I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read and went well beyond my expectations. I’ll definitely be checking out more of Max Lucado’s work in the future.

Have you read this book? If so, what did you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

- Dave