The Law of Focus Distraction Is The Silent Killer Of Great Leadership
Paperback
Series: The Law of
Business GeneralManagementGeneral Education
Publisher: Joshua Paul Rhoades
Published: Jul 7 2025
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.48 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
What if the greatest threat to your calling isn't failure-but distraction?
In the Christian life, focus is not optional-it's essential. Yet many believers find themselves constantly pulled in different directions, overwhelmed by noise, temptation, busyness, and fear. From the Garden of Eden to the stormy Sea of Galilee, the Bible reveals a sobering truth: when God's people lose their focus, their faith falters. The Law of Focus - Distraction Is the Silent Killer of Great Leadership is a powerful and piercing call to awaken a generation of distracted leaders-those who once burned with purpose but now feel stretched thin, weighed down, or lost in the chaos of too many voices.
With bold biblical insight and emotionally compelling truth, this book exposes how the enemy uses distraction not just to delay your purpose-but to destroy it. Eve listened to the serpent instead of God's voice. Peter walked on water until he looked at the wind. Martha missed the better part while rushing to serve. These are not ancient fables-they are modern-day mirrors. Just like then, today's leaders are in a battle for their attention, and the cost of losing focus is far too high.
Through the lens of Scripture-anchored in Proverbs 4:25-27 and the words of Jesus-you will be challenged to silence the noise, clear the clutter, and fix your gaze on the only One who never changes. You'll discover that your strength is not in how fast you run or how loudly you lead, but in how faithfully you stay the course. Focus is not about fame or influence-it is about obedience to the One who called you. In a world filled with flashing lights and fleeting praise, this book will help you choose faithfulness over frenzy, purpose over popularity, and eternal impact over momentary applause.
If you're tired of living pulled in every direction...
If you feel the weight of being busy but spiritually empty...
If you long to finish well but don't know how to fight the distractions anymore...
Then this book is for you.
The Law of Focus will sharpen your vision, strengthen your spirit, and realign your heart with the God who never stops calling you forward. Because where you set your focus will always determine where you finish. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Stay steady. Lead well. Finish strong.
Also from
Rhoades, Joshua
Esther- A 31-Day Devotional Plan - Hidden Providence, Courageous Faith, and Deliverance for Such a Time as This
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Courage to Be Clean - 31 Days of Purity, Discipline, and Biblical Manhood
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
30 Day Devotional - Bold and Strong- Coffee Devotions for a Courageous Christian Walk
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Middle Of The Road - When Compromise Keeps the Applause but Loses the Anointing
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Faith for the Next Step - Trusting God When You Cannot See the Entire Journey
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Held by His Hands - Finding Security in the Faithfulness of an Unchanging God
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Doctrine Of The Double Standard- A Biblical Warning Against Partiality and Pretense
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The King Who Wore Thorns - How the Crown of Shame Became the Crown of Redemption
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
2 Samuel: A 31-Day Devotional - The King, the Crown, and the Consequences: Lessons From David's Reign
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Job - A 31-Day Devotional - Faith in the Furnace: Trusting God When Answers Do Not Come
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Joshua- A 31-Day Devotional - Courage for the Conquest- Claiming God's Promises by Faith
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Day Mercy Stood Up - The Resurrection of Jesus and the Triumph of Grace
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Day Hope Walked Out Alive - The Resurrection Power That Revived the Hearts of Men
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Nation God Can Exalt - Why Righteousness Is More Powerful Than Riches, Armies, Or Influence.
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Preacher's Battle Plan - Twelve Biblical Duties For Fighting Error, Feeding Saints, and Finishing Strong
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Life That Changed Forever - Walking Through the Wonder, Tears, Power, and Purpose of Jesus Christ
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Many Battles A Mother Fights In Silence Hidden Struggles Behind Everyday Strength
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Built Tough, Filled with Joy - Why the Joy of the Lord Is Stronger Than Your Worst Day
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Genesis- A 31-Day Devotional - Beginnings of Grace- Seeing God's Hand From Creation to Covenant
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
What Difference Does It Make? The Dangerous Illusion of a Consequence-Free Christianity
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Faith on the Flight Line - Endurance, Precision, and Dependence on God in the Demands of Duty
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
1 Kings- A 31-Day Devotional - Divided Hearts, Divided Kingdoms- When Wisdom Gives Way to Wandering
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
How To Study the Bible With Confidence - 25 Proven Methods for Understanding Scripture and Applying God's Word
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The God Who Keeps His Word - Living in the Assurance of Every Divine Promise
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Public Sin Never Starts In Public - The Private Compromises That Slowly Destroy A Christian Testimony
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Leviticus- A 31-Day Devotional - Called to Be Holy- Drawing Near to God Through Sacrifice and Separation
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Held When You Feel Forgotten - Discovering the Faithful Hand of God in Seasons of Silence
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
When Grace Finds You - Discovering God's Unchanging Love in Life's Most Unexpected Places
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Numbers: A 31-Day Devotional - Lessons in the Wilderness: Trusting God Between Promise and Possession
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Necessity of the Local Church - A Biblical Call to Faithful Assembly in an Age of Isolation
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Cream Puff Christianity - The Sugary Gospel That Melts in the Heat of Trial
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Law Of 250 - Understanding the Hidden Circle of Influence Around Every Life
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Boots on the Ground, Eyes on God - Thirty One Devotions for Steadfast Strength in the Heat of the Battle
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
1 Samuel- A 31-Day Devotional - From Barrenness to the Throne- God's Hand in Hidden Places
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Ruth: A 31-Day Devotional - Redeemed in the Ruins: Finding Grace in Loss, Loyalty, and Love
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Broken Into Beautiful - How God Turned Shattered Pieces Into A Story Of Grace, Healing, and Purpose
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Judges- A 31-Day Devotional - When Everyone Did Right in Their Own Eyes- The Tragedy of Compromise
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
When Heaven Walked on Earth - The Life of Christ from the Manger to the Empty Tomb
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Footsteps of the Faithful Saviour - Following Christ Through His Birth, Burdens, Miracles, Cross, and Resurrection
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Romans - More Than Conquerors Living With Confidence in the Love, Grace, and Victory of God
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
2 Kings: A 31-Day Devotional - The Fall of a Nation: Warnings From Forgotten Worship
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Thirty-One Days of Becoming a Proverbs 31 Young Lady - Learning Virtue, Strength, Kindness, and Wisdom From God's Word
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
1 Chronicles: A 31-Day Devotional - Remembering the Covenant: God's Faithfulness Through Generations
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Forged for the Front Lines - Endurance, Obedience, and Courage When the Cost Is High
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
2 Chronicles: A 31-Day Devotional - Revival, Ruin, and Returning: Seeking God Before the Temple Falls
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Ezra: A 31-Day Devotional - Restoring the Altar: Returning to Worship After Ruin
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Nehemiah- A 31-Day Devotional Plan - Rebuilding the Wall, Restoring the People, and Returning to God
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Forged for Faithfulness - 31 Devotions for Young Men Learning to Stand Strong for God
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
365 Days With Jesus Christ - Daily Devotions to Know His Heart, Behold His Glory, and Walk Closer to the Saviour
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Grit, Grace, and a Good Laugh - A Man's Guide to Carrying Strength in One Hand and Joy in the Other
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Global Impact, Our Mandate - Answering Heaven's Command with Earth-Changing Obedience
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
The Warrior's Call: When Ordinary Men Are Summoned To Extraordinary Purpose
Rhoades, Joshua
Paperback
Also in
Management
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition
Grenny, Joseph
Patterson, Kerry
Switzler, Al
Paperback
Quiet Girls Can Run the World: Owning Your Power When You're Not the Alpha in the Room
Holman, Rebecca
Paperback
Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging Across Differences
Winters, Mary-Frances
Paperback
The Art of Communication: How to Be Authentic, Lead Others, and Create Strong Connections
Apps, Judy
Hardcover
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect
Guidara, Will
Hardcover
Hbr's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself, Updated and Expanded (Featuring How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton M. Christensen)
Drucker, Peter F.
Gallo, Amy
Review, Harvard Business
Paperback
Focused & Fearless Leadership: Preventing the Crisis Before It Starts
Overton, Melissa Godwin
Paperback
Hbr's 10 Must Reads 2027: The Definitive Management Ideas of the Year from Harvard Business Review (Featuring the Hidden Beliefs That Hold Leaders Bac
Wilkins, Muriel M.
Review, Harvard Business
Edmondson, Amy C.
Paperback
Hbr's 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness, Updated and Expanded (Featuring How to Stop Worrying about What Other People Think of You by Michael Gervais)
Gervais, Michael
Duckworth, Angela L.
Review, Harvard Business
Paperback
Take Breaks, Work Better: Measure Impact, Not Hours, and Transform Your Profitability
Briggs, John
Paperback
What Could Possibly Go Right?: The Essential Journey to Scale an Enduring Culture
Meyer, Danny
Hardcover
How We Could: The Framework to Lead Without Drama, Build Alignment, and Call Teams to Greatness
Dorr, Alex
Hardcover
Hbr's 10 Must Reads on Leadership, Updated and Expanded (Featuring Begin with Trust by Frances X. Frei and Anne Morriss)
Edmondson, Amy C.
Ibarra, Herminia
Review, Harvard Business
Paperback
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook 25th Anniversary Edition: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
Maxwell, John C.
Paperback
The Year in Tech, 2027: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review
Chamorro-Premuzic, Tomas
Review, Harvard Business
Davenport, Thomas H.
Paperback
Surrender to Lead: The Counterintuitive Approach to Driving Extraordinary Results
Kriegel, Jessica
Terry, Joe
Hardcover
Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit
Brown, Brené
Hardcover
The Mom Test: How to talk to customers & learn if your business is a good idea when everyone is lying to you
Fitzpatrick, Rob
Paperback
Bookkeeping - Accounting for Small Business: A Quickstudy Laminated Reference Guide
Epstein, Lita
Other
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, and Change the Way You Lead Forever
Stanier, Michael Bungay
Paperback
Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs To Run and Scale Without You
Deiss, Ryan
Paperback
What the Heck Is Eos?: A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS
Bouwer, Tom
Wickman, Gino
Hardcover
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It
Voss, Chris
Raz, Tahl
Hardcover
The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter
Watkins, Michael D.
Hardcover
Stop Asking for Referrals: Build a Magnetic Business Through Intentional Care & Real Relationships
McNally, Flor de Maria
Paperback
Influence and Persuasion (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Cialdini, Robert B.
Review, Harvard Business
Morgan, Nick
Paperback
Unreliable Boyfriend: An Insider's View of Dealing with a Chaotic Superpower, Plutocrats, and Other Complicated People
Freeland, Chrystia
Hardcover
Building Great Businesses: Create Momentum, Overcome Setbacks, and Scale with Confidence
Becker, Scott
Hardcover
Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving in
Patton, Bruce
Fisher, Roger
Ury, William
Paperback
The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula That Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors, and Spacex
McNeill, Jon
Hardcover
Anchored, Aligned, Accountable: A Framework for Transcending Bullsh*t and Transforming Our Lives and Work
Bethea, Aiko
Hardcover
From Operator to Owner: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Running a Business That Doesn't Run You
Landry, Liz
Hardcover
The Year in Tech, 2026: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review
Review, Harvard Business
Anthony, Scott D.
Webb, Amy
Paperback
Feedback That Works: How to Build and Deliver Your Message, Second Edition
Center for Creative Leadership
Paperback
Hbr's 10 Must Reads on Strategy, Updated and Expanded (Featuring the Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy by Michael E. Porter)
Review, Harvard Business
Porter, Michael E.
Kim, W. Chan
Paperback
Take It Personal: How to Succeed by Building Relationships and Playing the Long Game
Grutman, David
Hardcover
The Phoenix Project: A Novel about It, Devops, and Helping Your Business Win
Behr, Kevin
Spafford, George
Kim, Gene
Paperback
Hbr's 10 Must Reads on High Performance, Updated and Expanded (Featuring Nine Things Successful People Do Differently by Heidi Grant)
Grant, Heidi
Goleman, Daniel
Review, Harvard Business
Paperback
Hbr's 10 Must Reads on Managing People, Updated and Expanded (Featuring Are You a Good Boss--Or a Great One? by Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback)
Review, Harvard Business
Goleman, Daniel
Hill, Linda A.
Paperback
Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World
Iansiti, Marco
Lakhani, Karim R.
Hardcover
Inside the Owner's Box: Conversations on Power and Leadership in Sports
Rubenstein, David M.
Hardcover
Generative Ai: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review
Mollick, Ethan
Cremer, David De
Review, Harvard Business
Paperback
The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People
Pentak, William
Leman, Kevin
Hardcover
The Hard Thing about Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
Horowitz, Ben
Hardcover
Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation
Hill, Linda A.
Tedards, Emily
Wild, Jason
Hardcover
Hbr's 10 Must Reads 2026: The Definitive Management Ideas of the Year from Harvard Business Review (Featuring the Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift by
Review, Harvard Business
Meyer, Erin
Flyvbjerg, Bent
Paperback
False Solutions: A Leadership Parable of Strategies That Feel Right But Fall Short
Syquia, Nenuca
Hardcover
Playing to Win, Expanded with Bonus HBR Articles: How Strategy Really Works
Lafley, A. G.
Martin, Roger L.
Hardcover
The Oz Principle: Getting Results Through Individual and Organizational Accountability
Connors, Roger
Smith, Tom
Hickman, Craig
Paperback
The 360 Degree Leader Workbook: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization
Maxwell, John C.
Paperback
The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team
Lencioni, Patrick M.
Hardcover
Getting You Ready for Power: A Woman's Guide to Building Confidence, Community, and Career Success
Meruelo, Alexis
Paperback
Demand-Side Sales 101: Stop Selling and Help Your Customers Make Progress
Moesta, Bob
Engle, Greg
Hardcover
Hbr's 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence, Updated and Expanded (Featuring What Makes a Leader by Daniel Goleman)
Goleman, Daniel
Ibarra, Hermina
Review, Harvard Business
Paperback
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
Heen, Sheila
Patton, Bruce
Stone, Douglas
Paperback
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth about Extraordinary Results
Keller, Gary
Papasan, Jay
Hardcover
Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away
Gelles, David
Hardcover
How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated for the Next Generation of Leaders
Carnegie, Dale
Hardcover
Psychological Safety (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Edmondson, Amy C.
Auger-Dominguez, Daisy
Review, Harvard Business
Paperback
Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life
Murphy, Jim
Paperback
Indispensable: How to Become the Company That Your Customers Can't Live Without
Calloway, Joe
Hardcover
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People
White, Paul
Chapman, Gary
Paperback
Biblia del Vendedor: Tecnicas Efectivas Para El Vendedor Competitivo
Dey, Alejandro
Dey, Alex
Paperback
Team Topologies, 2nd Edition: Organizing Business and Technology for Fast Flow of Value
Pais, Manuel
Skelton, Matthew
Paperback
The Trusted Advisor: 20th Anniversary Edition
Green, Charles
Maister, David H.
Galford, Robert
Paperback
You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference
Sanborn, Mark
Hardcover
Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork
Sullivan, Dan
Hardy, Benjamin
Hardcover
Covert Cows and Chick-Fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand
Robinson, Steve
Paperback
Say This, Not That: How to Master 7 Dreaded Conversations As a Leader in the Modern Workplace
Flickinger, Chris
Paperback
The Octopus Organization: A Guide to Thriving in a World of Continuous Transformation
Le-Brun, Phil
Werner, Jana
Hardcover
The Founder's Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth
Allen, James
Zook, Chris
Hardcover
The Asshole Survival Guide: How to Deal with People Who Treat You Like Dirt
Sutton, Robert I.
Paperback
The Heart Work of Modern Leadership: 6 Differentiators of Exceptional Leaders
Grossman, David
Paperback
Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiation Skills to Get What You Want
Qureshi, Attia
Richardson, John
Hardcover
Rewired: McKinsey's Playbook on How Leading Companies Win with Technology and AI
Lamarre, Eric
Smaje, Kate
Levin, Robert
Hardcover
Be Our Guest-Revised and Updated Edition: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service
The Disney Institute
Hardcover
The Adaptability Quotient: Rewiring Your Mind for Success in the Next Human Era
Litowitz, Alec
Hardcover
The Things We Hide: A Guide to Identifying Hidden Barriers and Leading with Authenticity
Dickerhoof, Tyler
Hardcover
The Lean Six SIGMA Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to Nearly 100 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed
George, Michael L.
Rowlands, David T.
Price, Mark
Paperback
Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours
Chamine, Shirzad
Hardcover
The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success
Thorndike, William N.
Hardcover
The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done
Drucker, Peter F.
Paperback
$100m Lost Chapters: Lost Treasures from $100M Offers, $100M Leads, and $100M Money Models
Hormozi, Alex
Hardcover
Rollout: Get Your Entire Team Running on EOS to Achieve Your Vision
Fahey, Beth
Smith, Marisa
Hardcover
The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World
Linsky, Marty
Heifetz, Ronald A.
Grashow, Alexander
Hardcover
Hbr's 10 Must Reads on Artificial Intelligence, Updated and Expanded (Featuring How AI Can Help Managers Think Through Problems by Elisa Farri and Gab
Davenport, Thomas H.
Agrawal, Ajay
Review, Harvard Business
Paperback
The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business
Lencioni, Patrick M.
Hardcover
The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
Michelli, Joseph A.
Hardcover
Leadership and Self-Deception, Fourth Edition: The Secret to Transforming Relationships and Unleashing Results
Arbinger Institute
Paperback
Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions
Rathgeber, Holger
Kotter, John
Hardcover
Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential
Wilkins, Muriel M.
Hardcover
The Leading the Unleadable: How to Manage Mavericks, Cynics, Divas, and Other Difficult People
Willett, Alan
Paperback
