Sales have dropped precipitously. The board is meeting next week. Bob, founder and long-time CEO, is urged by his team to hire an expensive management consulting firm and drastically cut costs as a la
Leadership is surrounded by myths and received wisdom, but it doesn?t have to be that way.Leadership Genius brings together 40 proven pieces of research in one place and shows you how to implement the
Thrive in a changing industry by putting your people firstAdvisory Leadership is a practical and highly executable guide for financial advisors and finance professionals looking to thrive in today's c
This book examines the corrosion of leadership in America today and why it has happened. Our society is bombarded with examples of the corrosive influence of arrogance in our politicians and celebriti
Project Management in Product Development: Leadership Skills and Management Techniques to Deliver Great Products is written for new and aspiring project managers in product development. Although texts
This book is about the remarkable and unique purpose of school boards. It is not a book about abolition, or drastic reform. It explains clearly that school boards were established as part of the found
This book is about the remarkable and unique purpose of school boards. It is not a book about abolition, or drastic reform. It explains clearly that school boards were established as part of the found
Most leadership books focus on traditional leadership, which is based on managerial practices and command-and-control assumptions. Traditional leadership methods produce short-term gains but often at
Why is charisma so crucially important to today’s corporations? And how might its misuse have been responsible for bringing the world’s financial system crashing to its knees?Charismatic Leadership: T
Every teen can be a leader. That’s because leadership is not just about taking the lead in big ways, but in everyday small things, too. The 21 sessions in this youth leadership curriculum guide teens
Linda Kohanov is beloved for her groundbreaking articulation of "the way of the horse," an experiential wisdom known to riders for centuries but little studied or adapted to off-hors
From his youth on a hardscrabble Texas farm to a career at the pinnacles of natural resource leadership in Washington, D.C., the life of Jack Ward Thomas is the story of how conservation happened in A
Leadership is based in the craft of interacting with other people. This is a "how-to" book for learning the techniques of reflective practice in the action science / action inquiry t
This practical, straightforward guide presents the basic skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed for successful interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Collaboration is fundamental to quality h
This volume provides a succinct up-to-date summary of global research on principal instructional leadership as it has evolved over the past 50 years. The book’s particular focus is on the development
How do you know---with certainty---that your business is as profitable as it could be?Don’t put this book down until you’ve earned all the profits you need to fund every worthy project on your busines
How do you know---with certainty---that your business is as profitable as it could be?Don’t put this book down until you’ve earned all the profits you need to fund every worthy project on your busines
For the first time, American Indian leadership theory is connected with practice. Featuring 28 perspectives, the book provides the most comprehensive look at contemporary American Indian leadership ev
While student voice has been well-defined in research, how to sustain youth-adult leadership work is less understood. Students are rarely invited to lead school reform efforts, and when they are, thei
Mike Brearley is one of the most successful cricket captains of all time, and, in 1981, he captained the England team to the momentous Ashes series victory against Australia. In The Art of Captaincy,
«Human Integrated Touch» (HI-Touch) is a pastoral care approach that could be a response to the lingering problems of Christianity marred by an insufficient organic link between faith and daily life i
Exploring the life of a slave trader turned hymn writer, this book looks to the pastoral legacy of John Newton, whose hundreds of extant letters offer modern Christians valuable insights into the Chri
An introductory text focusing on the core skills of managing people in organisations. Theory is brought to life by lively cases and examples that reveal the reality of management today. Filled with en
In an uncertain and complex world leaders should not merely respond to the speed of change but attempt to anticipate it. Sometimes it is unexpected, sometimes the signs are there but the dots are not
In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world, the need for effective leadership is greater than ever and the requirements are shifting dramatically. Today’s leaders need to cultivate a level of influenc
In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world, the need for effective leadership is greater than ever and the requirements are shifting dramatically. Today’s leaders need to cultivate a level of influenc
"Evaluate leadership development programs all the way to impact and ROI. Globally, a record amount is being invested in leadership development, more than at any other time in history. And that transla
A controversial concept in the modern workplace, servant leadership is the management philosophy that balances morality, mission achievement, and promoting the best interests of the key business stake
Do you find yourself and your employees less engaged and less productive in the workplace than you would like? According to a Gallup poll, more than 70 percent of the American workforce today is “unen
How newly-promoted leaders can effectively transition from employee to bossDevelopment Dimensions International (DDI) is one of the world's largest training companies, offering unprecedented managemen
This is essential reading for professionals making judgements under pressure. It demonstrates how self-leadership is not only about surviving but thriving in a continually changing environment and int
This is essential reading for professionals making judgements under pressure. It demonstrates how self-leadership is not only about surviving but thriving in a continually changing environment and int
This is a biographical pairing of two of the greatest conquerors in human history, drawing its inspiration from Plutarch’sParallel Lives. Like Plutarch, the purpose of the pairing is not primarily his
Every church needs leadership. But leadership should not reside in a single pastor. The biblical model for church leadership is found in teams of elders who together guide the community into God's mis
From 2001, Britain supported the United States in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Victory" in such conflicts is always hard to gauge and domestic political backing for them was never
Human resource management is a foundational element for an ethical and moral organizational culture and a humane and just employee work environment. Christian Scripture and Human Resource Management p
George Washington is most famous for leading America to victory during the American Revolution and being the first President of the United States. One does not have those successes without being a gre
"There is no formula for being integral and authentic. Becoming and being ourselves requires confidence and courage. Drawing on the author's 40 years in leadership training, this book discusses the th
To counter the widespread association of politicians in the Pacific region with corruption and self-interest, Corbett describes what it is actually like to hold public office in the region. Drawing fr
In most municipalities across Canada, the top public servant is the chief administrative officer (CAO) or city manager. Compared to elected politicians such as the mayor and the council, the work of a
