To experience the wholesome nature of the Lord's love and channel that boundless sensation into leadership through service is the core principle of Norbeck's work. However, her ability to find one's heart-center and create lasting, relatable connections with her audience while still weaving together biblical principles, deep personal reflection, and the tenets of leadership is remarkable. On a simple level, Norbeck explores the idea of human divinity, implying that humanity is meant to be functioning in the true likeness of God.

Inherently, human nature is rooted in doubt and a lack of self-belief. Norbeck's text is a valiant effort at unpacking these fears and guiding the reader toward the inner work within the context of countless biblical figures who have experienced the same reservations on their way to being immortalized in scripture. In that vein, the self-leadership focus of the text fearlessly prompts individuals to ask tough questions and visualize what their best self looks like.

Exploring themes like trust, integrity, and forgiveness, Norbeck cultivates strength within the reader. What is most interesting about this notion is her uncanny ability to sift through the fluff. She gracefully explains to the reader that not every strength is a signature strength. Conversely, there are strengths that lead us further away from the strength or skill that gives individuals the most purpose. Norbeck's meticulous research yields a strong development plan for future leaders, centered on the wealth of tools and resources found within the book. For instance, the "Reflected Best Self" exercise is a timely way of evaluating how time is being spent, one that nicely complements the author's self-coined concepts of "drop it" and creating a "To-Be List." Overall, Norbeck's work is inundated with timely resources that are easily applicable for anyone in any era to reflect upon and to lead.

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