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“The premise of YOLO engages an important and necessary topic at the heart of mankind. In a culture that praises power, Jonathan reminds us that true staying power is found in understanding and leading oneself first, before leading others. I am excited about the impact this book will have on anyone who lays their hands on it!”

Peter Abungu
Founder and CEO, Swahiba Networks, Nairobi Kenya

“As a leader, one of the hardest tasks we encounter is the art of leading ourselves in our personal and professional life. Jonathan Leath demonstrates the clear and present challenges of trying to effectively lead others without a solid self-awareness foundation as our guide.

In YOLO: 8 Principles for Leading Yourself Before You Lead Others, we are given thought-provoking tools and strategies to embark upon an honest, transparent, journey to master self-control and lead yourself. YOLO is a great resource for anyone seeking a new approach to personal growth development.”

Rev. Dr. Elliott H. Johnson Sr.
Heyward and Johnson LLC

“Pastor Jonathan has developed a fantastic blueprint for self-leadership. If you want your inner circle and team to grow, you must develop yourself. In YOLO (You Only Lead One), you will find an intentional walk across the thoughts of great human behaviorists and psychologists that reminds us of how we think about ourselves and others.

Pastor Jonathan challenges us to enter into the journey of self-awareness and self-control so we can examine our strengths and vulnerabilities to become better leaders. He provides tools for self-assessment and tips for understanding the YOLO leadership premise.

Pastor Jonathan calls us to action by encouraging us to know ourselves deeply, to know the impact of our behaviors on ourselves and on others. He shares what successful leaders understand; that they must master every single aspect of who they are and leave behind every excuse that hinders their own personal growth and success. This book will excite you, challenge you, and set you up to move into your next level of leadership.”

Ana I. Berdecia, M.Ed.
Certified Life and Leadership Coach and CEO, Potential Pathways, LLC
Co-Author, “Discover Your Team’s Potential Proven Principles to Help Engage Your Team & Improve Performance”

“Pastor Jonathan knocks it out of the ballpark! If you want to lead others well you must first lead yourself. Self-mastery is the key to dynamic personal growth and lasting success in life.”

George Bowen
Co-Pastor Converge (formerly Maranatha Christian Fellowship)

“Philippians 2:4 reminds us to “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” I think of Pastor Leath when I read this verse. One of the reasons he is a leader is because he cares about others.

He cares about others to the point that he is sharing what he has learned and what we need to know about ourselves before we can lead others. I am honored to endorse his new book, You Only Lead One. Congratulations Pastor Leath on your new book! May God continue to bless you abundantly!”

Claudia Hawkins
Ethics Training and Consulting, LLC

I have spent years studying leadership as an academic in the throes of a doctoral dissertation to praxis as the front-line leader of a fledgling non-profit organization. Effective leadership is hard work no matter from which angle it is examined.

With his YOLO framework, Jonathan Leath strikes at the very heart of why leadership is difficult—because we must do the difficult work of transforming deficits in our internal selves before we earn the character and social capital to successfully guide others towards transformational change.

Using his own challenging pastoral experiences as a backdrop, the author deftly models the authenticity that he advocates for all of us who desire to leave the world better than we found it.”

Dr. Harold Arnold Jr.
President of Eusebeia, Inc, and author of ”The Unfair Advantage: A Grace-inspired Path to Winning at Marriage”

“I met Jonathan Leath twenty plus years ago when he “came a courtin” a lovely young lady attending Agape in Rahway, New Jersey. Kamili wanted her pastor to check him out and comment. I was delighted to do so and thankfully he passed the test with flying colors.

From the start I found Jonathan to be an exceptional young man with clear leadership capacity and potential. His knowledge, experience, character and patent integrity well qualify him to discuss the content presented in this book. If you’re serious about leadership development I strongly encourage you to read YOLO and apply the principles shared. You’ll be a better leader—of yourself and others."

Dr. Lawrence Powell
Agape Family Worship Center | www.agapecenter.org

“YOLO is a practical guide to individual leadership as the precursor to successful corporate leadership. Jonathan tackles complex concepts and using a wonderful blend of research and experience and he provides tangible steps we can all apply to our leadership walk.

As a Christian working in a secular leadership position, I appreciate that this book addresses leadership both very important aspects of my life. Thank you for reminding us all that leadership development begins first with ourselves!”

Scott P. McCartney, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools

“As an advocate for personal image, I stress the importance of a holistic approach to developing your inner self in order to present your outward appearance to the world. YOLO is a testament to the fact that self-control and self-awareness go hand-in-hand in your personal growth and development when leading yourself.

After reading this book, everyone should be on a journey toward YOLO Leadership which will build stronger relationships and positive outcomes for the future.”

Dr. Alex Ellis
Founder, Tied to Greatness

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