If you’re a leader—in business or sports, a church, a school, or a military unit—you’ll want to read The Leadership Excellence Devotional from Pat Williams. The senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, Pat Williams has spent decades studying the topic of leadership—and this devotional combines his insights with biblical principles to boost your personal influence to ever-higher levels. The example of Jesus Christ proves that true leadership involves loving and serving your people—and The Leadership Excellence Devotional provides 180 compelling readings to challenge you in every aspect of your leadership role.

Pat Williams is a motivational speaker, author of 90 books, and cofounder and senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Named one of the 50 most influential people in NBA history, he is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts and won a league championship as general manager of the 1983 Philadelphia 76ers. Pat and his wife, Ruth, are parents of 19 children, including 14 adopted from four nations. An Army veteran, former minor league baseball player, and host of three radio programs, Pat also teaches Sunday school in his Orlando church.
 

Jim Denney is a writer with dozens of books to his credit, including titles with NFL legend Reggie White, supermodel Kim Alexis, and radio host Michael Reagan. A full-time writer since 1989, he has written books both for adults and children, including the Timebenders science fiction series. Jim lives in California.