Leadership Resources

The 9 Natural Laws of Leadership: Warren Blank

Leadership is the power that drives organizations but that power is often underutilized or directed in ways that do not enhance organizational productivity. The Nine Natural Laws of Leadership clarifies the real definition of a leader and the real meaning of leadership. The book describes how leaders gain willing followers through influence that transcends managerial authority. The book describes the differences between when and how leaders need to provide direction in contrast to when managers are supposed to provide direction. Over 150 "Action Ideas" are presented along with countless real world examples that illustrate how to apply the Nine Natural Leadership Laws. The book has been adopted by Shell Oil Company, Exxon, The Federal Executive Institute, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. EPA, as part of their leadership development programs.

The Absolutes of Leadership: Philip Crosby

In his eleventh book, world-renowned quality management and leadership consultant Philip Crosby takes his message to the top of the organization to define the qualities and vision of that key figure in business, government, education, and Little League alike, the leader. Leaders, he says, come in five versions, based on their work patterns, and wear an infinite number of hats. And while a leader may not recognize the personal characteristics that cause people to follow him or her, the followers certainly respond to those characteristics. Crosby examines each version of the leader in relation to the Absolutes, so readers can assess both those whom they have been assigned to follow and their own leadership skills. He also discusses the leader's role in organizational finance and quality, and in dealing with customers, suppliers, employees, and "bosses." Those people who already have leadership potential will blossom when they understand and epitomize these precepts.

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You: John C. Maxwell

The author, John C. Maxwell , October 23, 1998. Why I wrote The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. I believe that to be successful in life, every person needs four skills: 1) The ability to cultivate relationships with others; 2) The ability to equip and develop other people; 3) A positive attitude; and 4) Leadership ability. I wrote The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership to help people develop their leadership skills. I've taken everything I've learned from over thirty years of leadership in business and volunteer organizations, and I've boiled it down to 21 timeless principles that anyone can use and apply, regardless of profession, culture, gender, or position. Leadership is influence. No matter whether you are a business person trying to run a better company, a coach trying to build a winning team, or a parent trying to influence your children, your success depends on leadership. Learn the principles, and you can apply them anywhere. Apply them, and you will become a better leader. And that will make you more effective, no matter what you want to accomplish in life.

The Leadership Engine: How Winning Companies Build Leaders at Every Level: Noel Tichy and Eli Cohen

Tichy and co-writer Eli Cohen provide a novel take on a well-worn topic and, refreshingly, introduce us to a host of new leaders who don't yet wear CEO crowns.... As Tichy and Cohen see it, distinguished leaders are willing to assume direct responsibility for the development of other leaders. They are teachers who invest a lot of time imparting ideas, values, and emotional energy to others by telling stories about their experiences. "Noel Tichy has been a point guard on the management of organizations. ... The Leadership Engine focuses on how leaders of organizations use their whole being in creative managing. The book is an inspiration to teachers, business leaders, and coaches."

Leadership by Design: Albert A. Vicere, Robert M. Fulmer

Leadership by Design synthesizes into a single, exceptionally useful volume the most influential ideas that shape the current thinking on leadership development. An up-to-date review of the major literature on leadership development, this comprehensive reference catalogs the best practices currently available, and offers a hands-on framework to help companies design unique--and effective--models for inspiring and enabling their future leaders. With its emphasis on real-world tools and guidelines, this book is sure to become a standard reference for human resource professionals, senior managers, and ambitious employees looking to develop their own leadership potential.

Ultimate Rewards: What Really Motivates People to Achieve Ultimate Rewards: What Really Motivates People to Achieve: Steven Kerr (Editor)/(Harvard Business Review Book Series)

Determining whether employees really value intrinsic benefits like self-actualization and job enrichment more than extrinsic ones like pay Using promotions to recognize performance in a downsized, de-layered business environment when specific jobs at the next level may not be readily available Instituting reversible compensation, including bonuses, incentive pay, and compensation at risk Making financial as well as nonfinancial bonuses visible. Designing efficient rewards that motivate future performance as well as thank people for past performance. Measuring and rewarding results to minimize dysfunctional behavior. Creating opportunities for peers, customers, and subordinates to participate in the review process.

The Will to Lead: Running a Business With a Network of Leaders The Will to Lead: Running a Business With a Network of Leaders: Marvin Bower

THE WILL TO LEAD draws on Bower's 60 years of experience to present his highly personal vision of how to lead people to work together. Raising serious questions about "command-and-control" leadership, Bower urges the creation of companies based on networks of leaders and leadership teams. Weaving in stories and lessons from his own journey, he outlines the first steps for making it happen. Bower built his distinguished career on giving the right advice at the right time, and for always acting on first principles. The Will to Lead is no exception. It will strike a chord among managers who aspire to be leaders and to help others be leaders.

Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun: Wess Roberts

Most programs on leadership present the successes of contemporary men and women as role models for study. While valuable lessons can be learned from their examples, few models or success stories reveal the true essence of their leadership abilities or can anticipate the special circumstances, conditions, or situations that you deal with as a manager. In the runaway bestseller Leadership Secrets Of Attila The Hun, author Wess Roberts draws from the imaginary thoughts of one of history's most effective and least beloved leaders, Attila the Hun, to discover leadership principles you can apply to your own situation. In a uniquely creative and entertaining approach to a most serious task, "Attila" reveals his principles for successful morale building, decision making, delegating and negotiating, and gives advice on overcoming setbacks and achieving goals.