The Core: 8 Principles for Building Strong, Authentic Leadership - Hardcover

Dr. Matt Paden is the President and Managing Partner of Great Days Leadership, where he helps leaders and organizations grow with purpose, integrity, and impact. With more than two decades of experience as an executive, consultant, speaker and coach, Matt specializes in aligning teams around mission, building healthy cultures and developing clear, values-driven leadership. Holding a doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University, Matt brings a principled yet practical approach to developing leaders and driving organizational change. His work centers on igniting purpose, service, faith, and leadership in others, empowering them to create lasting influence in their workplaces and communities. He lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and their two children.

Dr. L. Ken Jones was appointed President of Oklahoma Christian University (OC) on May 1, 2023. He and his wife Suzie are natives of Cordell, Oklahoma, where they currently have involvement in farming and ranching. Dr. Jones was educated in the field of Engineering receiving his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. His career spans engineering, pulpit preaching, leadership training and higher education leadership. Dr. Jones served as President of Lubbock Christian University (LCU) for nineteen years and Chancellor for five years. He has spent over four decades in Christian higher education and leadership training. Ken and Suzie have two grown children, their spouses and four grandchildren. For years, he has been a frequent speaker in churches, corporations and other groups.