The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham

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Three

Creating

Momentum

You have to set the tone and the pace,

define objectives and strategies, demonstrate through

personal example what you expect from others.

STANLEY C. GAULT

Four questions

Billy Graham has always been seen by the public as a positive leader, but is that his
natural personality?
As a preacher, did Billy hand over financial matters to trustees and managers so he
could concentrate on his mission?
How did he lead and energize his teammates when he was so pressured by being in
the spotlight?
As Billy grew in understanding the complexity of issues, how did he set a course, and
how did he communicate that to his conservative constituency?

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We found unexpected answers to these questions, which we explore in these four
chapters. Billy turns out to be very human, like the rest of us, but with a powerful intuitive
grasp of what’s required to lead effectively.