The provided excerpts come from Nancy Ortberg’s book, Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands, which focuses on principles of effective leadership, particularly from a Christian perspective, as evidenced by the ISBN cataloguing related to Leadership—Religious aspects—Christianity. The text includes endorsements from notable figures like Bill Hybels and Max DePree, praising Ortberg's practical insights and ability to move teams. Ortberg, a founding partner of the consulting firm Teamworx2, draws on her experience as a registered nurse and a pastor to discuss concepts such as development through stretching (the "rubber bands" metaphor), the importance of vision and hope as the core of leadership, and the necessity of courageous teamwork and addressing "bad fit" issues over assuming someone is a "bad person." Ultimately, the book encourages leaders to cultivate self-leadership and create a transformative organizational culture rather than relying on superficial systems or slogans.

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