Posted by admin on 31 Jul 2009 at 6:21 am under Business
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"The author is a noted scholar and the references are appropriate and timely . . . the book is interesting, informative, and a useful contribution to the literature of leadership." — Review
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“I found this book to be a very [...]
Posted by admin on 29 Jul 2009 at 1:48 pm under Business
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An innovation guide for business leaders, managers, and new product developers
The Innovator’s Toolkit explains all the fundamental tools and concepts anyone involved in innovation should be familiar with–especially methods and strategies for improving products and services and developing new ones. This book is written in an easy-to-use reference format that [...]
Posted by admin on 05 Jul 2009 at 4:49 am under Business
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Drawing from his many best-selling books and years of experience mentoring, John Maxwell offers Equipping 101, a concise collection of time-tested principles on how to equip those around you for service. In his trademark, straightforward style, this reference book is a best of the best from Maxwell on the subject. The [...]
Posted by admin on 24 May 2009 at 11:50 pm under Recommended
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From Booklist
Few books have addressed the topic of leadership–as opposed to management–in the nonprofit sector. Nanus is already known for his work on leadership, and with leadership guru Warren Bennis, he coauthored Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge (1985), and he wrote Visionary Leadership: Creating [...]
Posted by admin on 13 Apr 2009 at 1:06 am under Recommended
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�An exciting read, you won�t want to put Motivate Like a CEO down until you�ve mastered all of its secrets!�. Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won�t Get You There
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“Motivated leaders are rare, yet everyone seeks to become one. The greatness of this book [...]
Posted by admin on 03 Mar 2009 at 2:17 am under Recommended
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�An exciting read, you won�t want to put Motivate Like a CEO down until you�ve mastered all of its secrets!�. Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won�t Get You There
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The most successful leaders seem to possess a remarkable gift for inspiring and motivating people. [...]
Posted by admin on 02 Mar 2009 at 1:25 am under Recommended
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From Publishers Weekly
“How,” asks Kellerman, “will we ever stop what we refuse to see and study?” Research director of the Center for Public Leadership and lecturer in public policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, Kellerman focuses in opening chapters on the nature of [...]
Posted by admin on 27 Feb 2009 at 6:34 am under Recommended
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Based on research by the Gallup Leadership Institute, a proven program for developing valuable leadership ability, both in yourself and in others
Extensive research has identified specific traits that transform average individuals into authoritative, influential, and “authentic” leaders. These authentic leaders learn from the mistakes and successes of themselves and others and build a [...]
Posted by admin on 31 Jan 2009 at 12:14 am under Recommended
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From Publishers Weekly
“How,” asks Kellerman, “will we ever stop what we refuse to see and study?” Research director of the Center for Public Leadership and lecturer in public policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, Kellerman focuses in opening chapters on the nature of [...]
Posted by admin on 24 Jan 2009 at 10:26 pm under Recommended
Built to Last became an instant business classic. This audio abridgement is read by the authors, who alternate chapters. Collins is a bit breathlessly enthusiastic, but clear and interesting; Porras, unfortunately, is poorly inflected and wooden. They set out to determine what’s special about “visionary” companies–the Disneys, Wal-Marts, [...]
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