Telling stories from his long career as a distinguished health care executive and educator, Bernie Brown shows how he put Christian leadership to work in the secular world. Bernie Browns Lessons Learned on the Way Down made me laugh and remember. Hon. Roy Barnes, governor of the state of Georgia, 19992003 I found myself identifying, laughing, and agreeing with the life lessons shared. James Micky Blackwell, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Corporation (Ret.) Lessons Learned on the Way Down can help you live up to your leadership potential. Dr. Nelson Price, national board chairman of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 19952005 He shares insights gained in a career of seeking to lead the Christian way. Neely Young, editor-in-chief of Georgia Trend Magazine He sought to empower his frontline employees by leading from the bottom. Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson, Miss America, 1988 offers insight, a lot of soul searching, plenty of encouragement, and personal growth. Larry Sanders, chairman of the American College of Healthcare Executives, 200304