Book Review: You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader by Mark Sanborn

You Don't Need a Title To Be a Leader : How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference
by Mark Sanborn

WaterBrook Press, 2006

Submitted by Diane Busch

A wonderfully inspirational book, not just for leaders, but for any of us who want to improve the world around us by being a blessing to others. The book is broken up into three parts: Part I: A Leader is...; Part II: The Six Principles of Leadership; and Part III: Making a Positive Difference. The Leadership Action Points at the end of each chapter in Part II are especially helpful and motivational.

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We're pleased to announce the official launch of the RiverTree Bookstore and Library Blog. We hope you'll find our little home on the web to be an interesting and informative place to visit. We'll be posting about our sales and special events, book reviews, new releases, recommendations, interviews with staff and volunteers and anything else related to the bookstore or library.

If you're new to this blog, we invite you to check out the important information along the sidebar for our location, hours, policies and mission. We also have links to the ministries we support with our profits, along with links for monthly bestsellers and a link to Pastor Greg's blog.

If you'd like to submit a review of your favorite Christian book, CD and DVD, we'd love to post it. Just send us an email at RiverTreeRC@gmail.com. We'd also love to hear your ideas for this blog.

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Meet Diane Busch

Title: Library Manager

How long have you been working in the library? I have been working in the library since it's inception in early 2000.

What's your favorite thing about working here? Helping people connect with books and other resources that are right for them. I also enjoy learning about the new release books, CDs, and DVDs.

What are some of your all time favorite books?

• Hind's Feet On High Places by Hannah Hurnard
• In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson
• The Life You've Always Wanted by John Ortberg
• If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat byJohn Ortberg
• Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
• 7 by Jen Hatmaker
• Interrupted by Jen Hatmaker

What's currently on your nightstand? Barefoot Church by Brandon Hatmaker

What is three things you wish people knew about the library? We have over 8,500 titles in our library.  We will help you acquire whatever resources you need - just ask!  We have a wide range of small group curriculum available for leaders to borrow.

All About the Bookstore

The RiverTree Bookstore offers a wide variety of Christian resources:

Bibles

Books

Audio Books

Music

DVDs

Bible Covers

Bible Study and Small Group Resources

Gifts

Individual and Boxed Cards

Home Decor

Jewelry

Apparel

Children's Items

RiverTree Logo Shirts and Gifts

RiverTree Worship CDs

RiverTree Sermon CDs

Gift Certificates

We also offer special ordering for non-stocked items from many catalogs. And we sell at 5% discount everyday on most items. Quantity of 10 or more of the same item qualifies for 10% discount. Individual greeting cards are discounted 25% everyday.

Frequent Buyer Card

Receive one stamp for every $10.00 spent (pre-tax). When the card is full, redeem it for $5.00 off a purchase over $10.00.

Proceeds

Proceeds from the bookstore support RiverTree Christian Church missions.

All About the Library

Library Procedures:

• Sign up at the checkout desk to add your name to our library database for easy computer checkout.
• You may keep items for two weeks.
• Items may be renewed over the phone or in person for an additional two weeks.
• Library fines accrue at 5 cents per week for books; 25 cents per week for CDs and audiobooks; 50 cents per week for DVDs.
• If the item you want is checked out, we'll be happy to reserve it for you and call when it's available.
• Return library materials to the checkout desk, the library return slot located in the welcome center, or the library return bin in the west hallway.

Items Available in the Library:

• Nonfiction books
• Fiction books
• Biographies
• Audio Books (on cassette and CD)
• Music
• DVDs and Videos
• Magazines
• Bibles
• Bible Study Resources
• Multimedia Curriculum (including Noomas)
• Reference Materials
• Sermons on CD and Cassette
• Young Adult Department
• Juvenile Department
• Children's Department

Donations:

Donations of materials to the library are willingly accepted, without commitment, and are subjected to high standards of quality. Materials should be current, in excellent condition and have good moral content.

Leaf-a-Legacy:

Our library is growing, and you can help! Leaf-a-Legacy is a special plan for purchasing books and other materials to donate to RiverTree Library in honor of someone special, in celebration of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or just to make a great resource available to others.

How It Works:

Visit the Leaf-a-Legacy tree in the RiverTree Library. Each leaf on the tree has the title, author and cost of a book that is on our library wish list. Pluck a leaf from the tree for the book title you would like to donate and take it to a library check-out desk. You may also review our printed wish list to choose an item to donate to the library.

Three Ways To Donate:

1. Make a donation to the library for the amount listed for the book you would like to donate.
2. Purchase the book from the RiverTree Bookstore and bring it to a library check-out desk.
3. Purchase the book or item elsewhere and bring it to a library check-out desk.

When the book you have donated has been processed, you will receive a phone call and be given the opportunity to be the first person to check out the book from the library.