What Readers are Saying about Working for a Difficult Boss
“What an excellent book. Mr. English puts words to situations I find myself in, possibilities as to why, and very practical and biblical solutions for what to do about it. I will be implementing this book in my life.” (Review Here)
“As a Pastor (and retired high school principal), I was hoping for guidance in dealing with difficult people. The author has succeeded in weaving together the science of human interaction with the Scriptural example of Daniel. Granted, the primary audience is those enduring a difficult boss, yet identical principles apply to all interpersonal relationships. Most importantly, this book is brimming with real life examples and practical advice on effective responses. I would have loved to have this book while I was a school administrator and have already used it as a Pastor (we do have difficult people in the Church)!” (Review Here)
“I was a pastor for 28 years. Since 2004 I have been involved in higher education teaching and developing curricula at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the fields of Bible, business, and missions. Bill English’s book Thirty Sayings of Wisdom for Business Leaders was absolutely outstanding. And I recommend it be read by all my students and it is required reading in my missionary training program.
Now, Bill English has done it again. Producing another practical excellent work, Working for a Difficult Boss Lessons from the Life of Daniel. As Bill English states so well in the introduction to the book. “Difficult bosses are everywhere, and nearly everyone will have a difficult boss at one time or another in their career.” I know that Bill English uses the term nearly because there could be somebody out there that never has had to work for a difficult boss. But I sure have not met that someone yet. Bill English systematically delineates the various challenges and aspects of working with a difficult boss.
This will be the second Bill English book that will go on my required reading list for my missionary training program. And as recommended reading for all my students whether their field of study is business or ministry.” (Review Here)
“If you’re in a job or situation with a difficult boss, this book will help guide you from the principles of the life of Daniel.” (Review Here)
About Working for a Difficult Boss
In the United States, roughly 158 million people go to work daily. Well over half (70%) report working for a bad boss. At some point, 50% will quit their jobs because of a boss who lacks the skills and ability to manage people well. In addition, according to Barna Research, 25% of American adults are practicing Christians. This means that (roughly) 40 million Christians go to work each day, and thirty million will be working for a bad boss. Twenty million will quit their jobs at some point due to a bad boss. But is quitting the only option? Bill English doesn’t think so.
English understands that difficult bosses are everywhere. They exist in business, ministry, churches, politics, sports, and elsewhere. Nearly everyone will have a difficult boss at one time or another and will hate the experience. Frankly, it can be difficult to walk closely with God and feel his presence when you must face a difficult boss each day.
Yet Daniel did exactly this. Daniel worked for very difficult kings, yet he kept his faithfulness to God, produced excellent work products, and was a strong witness for God at the highest levels of Babylon. English believes we can learn from the life of Daniel about how to thrive when we work for difficult bosses by managing ourselves better.
If you have a difficult boss and want to be faithful to God in your job while producing excellent results each day, this book is written for you. In these pages, you will find helpful advice bathed in Christian theology supported by texts in Daniel and other biblical passages.
This book can be read devotionally or in a study group. English will teach his way through this book on his Youtube channel. Consider joining him. Youtube.com/c/bibleandbusiness.
Other books by English include A Christian Theology of Business Ownership: An Introduction for Christian Entrepreneurs on What the Bible Says About Owning a Business; What the Bible Says About Owning a Business, and Biblical Wisdom for Business Leaders: Thirty Sayings from Proverbs. All books are available through Amazon.
English blogs at bibleandbusiness.com. Hashtags include #bibleandbusiness, #christianbusinessowner, and #theologyandbusiness. @biblebusiness.