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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Everyone Leads examines the profound challenges now facing the global Catholic Church and offers solutions, outlining a holistic strategy for revitalizing the church. Among its themes? That every single Catholic has a leadership role to play. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Chris Lowney shares real-life stories of Catholics making a di<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Drawing on decades of leadership experience, bestselling author Chris Lowney examines the profound challenges facing the global Catholic Church, shares real-life stories of Catholics making a difference, and offers practical suggestions for change. The Catholic Church is suffering its worst decline in five centuries--a precipitous slide that will turn catastrophic unless reversed by fundamental changes in strategy, culture, and leadership style. Even the inspiring leadership of Pope Francis will not reverse the slide without a strategy for action, from the grassroots through the hierarchy. Chris Lowney, a former Jesuit seminarian and business executive who now chairs one of the world's largest Catholic ministries, not only outlines the challenges but also maps the path forward in Everyone Leads. After a bracing review of the church's global struggles--from clergy shortages to declining participation--Lowney draws on two decades of change-management experience to propose an "EASTeR" strategy of five transformational principles: be entrepreneurial, be accountable, serve, transform, and reach out. These five ideas can catalyze profound change in every parish, in how bishops think, and in the roles laypeople play in leading the church. Filled with real-life examples, Everyone Leads outlines strategies that anyone can employ--from the pews to the pulpit--to strengthen the church. As a former business executive who lectures globally about leadership, Lowney speaks credibly about the institution's challenges and potential. And, as chair of one of Catholicism's largest hospital systems, he writes "from within" as a Catholic who loves his church and is committed to seeing it flourish.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Chris Lowney has combined his incredible love of the Church with his demonstrated management competence to help the entire Church not bemoan our challenges but combine our gifts with God's grace and be about building the kingdom. With integrity he names the problems and the opportunities and responsibilities each of us has to rediscover and reveal the splendor of our Church. The urgency of this is well described but so is the joy this journey can be.--Carol Keehan, president and CEO, Catholic Health Association<br><br>Chris Lowney's message is simple but searing. Each of us, as Catholics, must lead. There can be no backbenchers. Everyone is in the front pew. To evangelize. To advance an irresistible culture of good. This requires creative, devoted, Christ-like commitment from each of us. We provide the bodies. Lowney has provided the blueprint.--Frank Keating, former governor of Oklahoma<br><br>St. Paul said that by baptism, "all are given to drink of the same Spirit." However, the Catholic community is still learning how to engage the gifts of all its people as potential leaders in the mission of the church to the world. Combining a rich background in leadership with his own deep Catholic faith, Chris Lowney offers a clarion call and a way forward to create faith communities where "everyone leads." This will be an invaluable contribution to forging a church for the twenty-first century.--Thomas Groome, Boston College; director of The Church in the 21st Century Center<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Chris Lowney is chair of one of America's largest hospital systems, Catholic Health Initiatives. A one-time Jesuit seminarian and a former managing director of JP Morgan, he is the author of several books including Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads and the bestselling Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year Old Company That Changed the World.

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