Every crown casts a shadow. Will you rule in the light — or be consumed in the dark?

For decades, Dr. Climate Wiseman has stood where few men ever stand — as a spiritual advisor to kings, business magnates, and decision-makers whose choices have shaped nations. He has been the watchman on the wall, the confidant in the midnight hour, the voice of truth when flattery filled the air. He has witnessed triumph and tragedy, loyalty and betrayal, destiny fulfilled and crowns lost to the shadows.

In Crowns and Shadows, Dr. Wiseman distills a lifetime of leadership counsel — lessons learned not only from the pages of history and scripture, but from the private chambers where the weight of power is truly felt. Each chapter is a timeless truth, forged in the fires of experience and sharpened by the rise and fall of those who wore the crown before you.

This is not a book of empty motivation. It is a field manual for rulers, decision-makers, and influencers — for anyone who carries responsibility over others. Here you will learn:

• How to guard against the subtle temptations that destroy great leaders.

• Why wisdom outlasts strength, and character outshines wealth.

• The unchanging principles that protect a leader’s vision, team, and legacy.

• How to lead with honor when the crown grows heavy and the shadows draw close.

Whether you lead a nation, a business, a ministry, or a household, the principles in these pages will challenge, correct, and equip you to rule well — not only in your time, but for generations to come.

Because the crown you wear today will one day rest on another’s head — and what you build in the light must endure long after your shadow fades.

The young king thought he had forever.
Then the old counselor placed an hourglass before him — the upper chamber nearly empty — and spoke words that would haunt his reign:

“This is your time.”

In his urgency, the king built statues, commissioned songs, and filled the land with his image…
But when the last grain fell, the statues crumbled, the songs faded, and nothing lasting remained.

This timeless parable — drawn from ancient wisdom and retold with powerful modern insight — invites you to confront your own hourglass.

Inside these pages, you’ll discover:

• Why the illusion of endless time keeps you from what matters most

• How to build substance instead of decoration

• The power of small, unseen moments to define your legacy

• Practical principles for investing your life in what will endure

The King and the Hourglass is more than a story.
It’s a mirror, a warning, and a roadmap.
It will challenge you to stop living for applause, and start building for eternity.

The sand is falling. The time is now.
What will remain when your last grain falls?

When the invader came, both cities stood.
When the generals died, only one city lived.

This timeless parable, shared with the author by a great mentor, is more than an ancient tale—it is a mirror for every leader. Through the unfolding story of two commanders with very different visions, The Two Generals reveals the secrets of leaders who build beyond their lifetime.

One general prepared only for war.
The other prepared his people for life.

In these 24 powerful chapters, you will learn:

• How to balance urgent battles with long-term growth.

• Why protecting people is only half the mission.

• The dangers of neglect, complacency, and leader-dependence.

• How to plant, prepare, and pass the baton to future generations.

• The principle of the long victory—success measured by what survives after you are gone.

Whether you lead a team, a business, a ministry, or a family, this book will challenge you to see beyond walls and into the future you are shaping.

Victory in a day means nothing if the people cannot live in the years to come.