Leadership lessons begin with a who, not a what. People act based on feelings and fears—hopefully fear subsides.
Failure Was Never An Option chronicles the growth of a youngster who significant headwinds while always looking and moving up. Through bittersweet experiences he learned consequence. The help of studied, practical and patient guardian angels enabled his survival. The lessons he learned are inspiring.
Is this really God? Why me? Am I ready? Can I actually do this? Is this all there is?
These are the questions Pastor McDuffie was afraid to say out loud. They are also the questions that shape every chapter of this book. He walks through each of them, one by one, in the order they came.
Why do early traumas sting? Why me? Will I recover? When will pressure relent? How will I know? Will anyone care?
This book is people who have questions about their purpose, people who are charged to lead or inspire, anger filled or challenged souls or any one else.
Gene was never and is not perfection in growth or style. He simply cares and works to demonstrate that caring informs his leadership decisions. Faith is what he learned—it is what he preaches—not in sermon, but in life.