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Eight Decades · Forty Lessons · One Journey
Follow ... to Lead
Lessons from Life and Leaders
From the tidal shores of a 1950s British childhood to the digital crossroads of the 2020s — one man's eight-decade journey through business, faith and service distils into 40 lessons every leader needs to hear.
"For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope." — Romans 15:4 (NIV)
About the Book
What does it mean to lead well in the real world?
Over eight decades, Peter J. Briscoe has navigated muddy beginnings, business challenges, personal failures, and moments of unexpected grace. In this honest and engaging reflection, he shares the lessons that shaped his life across family, faith and the marketplace.
From the muddy shores of northern England to the boardrooms of Europe, these stories are filled with humour, hard truths, and the kind of wisdom that only comes through experience.
Part memoir, part masterclass, Follow ... to Lead is a journey through eight decades of seismic shifts.
"Who am I? Why am I here? And how do I bridge the gap between my Sunday faith and my Monday reality — in a difficult meeting, or in the midst of failure?"
Questions Briscoe wrestles with — honestly
Before you can lead others, you must learn to follow —
faithfully, humbly, and often imperfectly.
If you're ready for an honest guide to navigating life, leadership and faith — this book will meet you where you are. And perhaps, help you take the next step.
Why Read This Book
Leadership rooted in something that lasts
Real Lessons from Real Life
No management jargon. No recycled theory. Each lesson was earned in the field — through success, failure, faith and the school of hard knocks.
Grounded in Scripture
Every decade is illuminated by God's Word. Ancient wisdom meets modern challenge, showing that the best leadership principles are as old as the Bible.
For Leaders Everywhere
Business executive, church elder, team manager, parent — if you lead people, this book is for you. Leadership is not a title. It is a calling.
Eight Chapters of a Life
A Journey Decade by Decade
Click any decade card to see the full artwork and its five leadership lessons.
A Taste of What's Inside
Forty Lessons. Here are Eight to Start.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5–6 · NIV
A Word from a Friend and Successor
Recommended by Wouter Droppers
Peter has left one of the most extraordinary legacies I have witnessed in my lifetime — not only through the organisations he built and the books he wrote, but even more through the countless lives he has impacted.
That is why I believe Follow ... to Lead is essential reading for anyone who wants their life and leadership to have a lasting impact. It is the kind of book that not only inspires you to become a better leader, but also a better person.
With remarkable honesty, humility, Peter's characteristic humour, and practical wisdom, he reflects on eight decades of life and leadership. It is an easy and enjoyable read, yet every chapter is filled with timeless leadership lessons, beautifully illustrated through engaging personal stories.
This is one of those rare books you don't simply read — you absorb it, reflect on it, and return to it. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who desires to lead with character, purpose, faith, and lasting impact.
Wouter Droppers
President, Europartners
Get the Book
Ready to start your own journey as a leader?
Follow to Lead is available now on Amazon worldwide. Whether you are just starting out in leadership or have decades of experience behind you, there is something in these pages for you.
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The Author
Peter Briscoe
Businessman · Christian · Author
Born in Britain in 1950, Peter studied Industrial Chemistry, then moved to The Netherlands in 1974 to start a sales office with Brent Chemicals. He went on to lead CBMC (Christian Businessmen's Committees), founded Europartners, and co-founded both the Dutch National Prayer Breakfast and the European Economic Summit.
Peter served as CEO of HE Space Operations and later developed Biblical stewardship movements across Europe. He has authored many books on business and faith.
At home, Peter is a member of the Baptist Church of Leiden, where he served twelve years as chair of the elder board. Married since 1972, he is blessed with three daughters and six grandchildren.
"This book is not theory. It is testimony."
Follow to Lead · Peter J. Briscoe
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