Leading with Faith: Timeless Lessons from Spiritual Giants

By: Daniel L. Johnston

What makes a great leader? Courage? Strategy? Vision? What if the best leadership lessons came from prophets, warriors, and servants of God?

In Leading with Faith, Major Daniel L. Johnston—a military officer and lifelong student of leadership—bridges timeless gospel truths with modern leadership principles, offering a roadmap for those called to lead with conviction in today’s world. Drawing inspiration from figures like Alma the Younger, King Benjamin, Brigham Young, Captain Moroni, Esther, and Spencer W. Kimball, Johnston reveals how their diverse approaches to leadership provide answers to the questions of how to lead with integrity while staying true to the faith.

Grouped into six leadership styles—Communicators, Builders, Peacemakers, Exemplars, Servant Leaders, and Disruptors—each chapter highlights key strengths, explores real examples, and offers practical applications for modern-day leadership, whether in the home, workplace, or community.

In these pages, you’ll learn how to:

-Lead with empathy, clarity, and power like Alma and Gordon B. Hinckley

-Build visionary foundations like Brigham Young and Moses

-Apply Christ-centered principles to navigate life’s challenges

-Discover your unique leadership strengths and find inspiration in faithful examples

Today’s world needs leaders who stand firm in faith. Leading with Faith equips you with a faith-centered framework for leadership that will help you remain true to your principles and navigate your path without losing sight of what matters most. Will you be one of those leaders?