Management: leadership and motivation Books

Book SynopsisCrappy homes, lame love lives, getting passed over for a great job (again)-not what we expected for our adulthoods. Americans tell their children you can become anything! But let's face it-most of us can't. Sure, some of our peers go on to become astronauts or billionaires. But most of us don't. In Average Is the New Awesome, Samantha Matt offers encouragement to us regular humans. Full of hilarious stories and insightful advice, this is a manifesto for ordinary awesomeness-for the beauty that can be found when we acknowledge that good enough really is good enough and that greatness is ours to define.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestseller by the acclaimed, bestselling author of Start With Why and Together is Better. Now with an expanded chapter and appendix on leading millennials, based on Simon Sinek''s viral video "Millenials in the workplace" (150+ million views).Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. This is not a crazy, idealized notion. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders create environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things. In his work with organizations around the world, Simon Sinek noticed that some teams trust each other so deeply that they would literally put their lives on the line for each other. Other teams, no matter what incentives are offered, are doomed to infighting, fragmentation and failure. Why?The answer became clear during a conversation with a Marine Corps general. "Officers eat last," he said. Sinek watched as the most junior Marines ate first while the most senior Marines took their place at the back of the line. What''s symbolic in the chow hall is deadly serious on the battlefield: Great leaders sacrifice their own comfort--even their own survival--for the good of those in their care.     Too many workplaces are driven by cynicism, paranoia, and self-interest. But the best ones foster trust and cooperation because their leaders build what Sinek calls a "Circle of Safety" that separates the security inside the team from the challenges outside.Sinek illustrates his ideas with fascinating true stories that range from the military to big business, from government to investment banking.

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Book SynopsisThe life of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who crossed the Alps with his army in 218 BCE, is the stuff of legend. And the epic choices he and his Roman enemies made on the battlefield and in life offer timeless lessons to us today about how we should respond to our own victories and defeats. Inspired by ancient history, Hannibal and Me explores the triumphs and disasters in our lives by examining the decisions made by Hannibal and others, including Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Steve Jobs, Ernest Shackleton, and Paul Cezanne. Kluth shows why some overcome failure and others succumb to it, and why some fall victim to success while others thrive on it. The result is a page-turning adventure tale, a compelling human drama, and an insightful guide to understanding behavior.Trade Review“Andreas Kluth’s absorbing exploration of the life of the great military commander Hannibal will inspire you to look beyond simplistic notions of success toward a deeper understanding of what it is to live the good life. This is a book full of lessons both profound and practical.”—Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us“A serious and fascinating exploration of issues many of us grapple with on a daily basis.”—New York Journal of Books“A startlingly fresh outlook on an old mystery.” —Patrick Hunt, Electrum Magazine“Fascinating.”—Los Angeles Magazine“Kluth does superior work in spelling out the elusive values of success and failure…Realistic and timely, Kluth’s book uses historic truths to move us past the frequent traps of success and failure to mold practical, productive lives.”—Publishers Weekly“A study of the ephemeral nature of power that grapples, often very effectively, with the meaning of true happiness…Hannibal and Me is a rare blend of military strategy and emotional intelligence that offers a more mature solution for winning life's battles.”—Kirkus Reviews“[Hannibal and Me’s] fresh perspective, drawing on the life of a warrior who lived more than two millennia ago, gives it a fresh appeal.”—Booklist

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Book SynopsisAs a leader, a coach is the most significant role you can play. Discover how coaching makes developing people a high-payoff activity where you can equip tomorrow’s leaders, today.As a coach to some of the country’s highest-profile executives, Daniel Harkavy has witnessed the transformation - both professional and personal - that comes when leaders utilize coaching to turn their paycheck-driven teams into cultures of vibrant and successful growth.Since founding his company Building Champions Inc. in 1996, Harkavy and his team have coached thousands and shared their knowledge by certifying coaching leaders across the country. Now, in this strategic and thought-provoking guide, he shares his proven strategy for improving your team’s performance while raising quality of life inside and outside of the office.In Becoming a Coaching Leader, you will learn: the core four foundations to every coaching strategy, the most powerful leadership tools you can and should leverage, and the key behaviors and disciplines of successful coaching leaders. Becoming a Coaching Leader shows you how to leverage coaching techniques to equip tomorrow’s leaders and pave a lasting leadership legacy.

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Book SynopsisWe are in the midst of a crisis. The evidence is all around us. From the ashes of Enron, Adelphia, and WorldCom, there can be little doubt that the leadership that dominates corporate America is failing and extending to our other modern institutions as well—political, religious, family, and media. Our culture’s legacy of leadership is in trouble, and the crisis is not one of competence but of character. When Les Csorba writes “leadership is character in motion,” few can make this claim credibly. Csorba is a recruiter with the world’s premier executive search firm, who draws from more than twenty years of leadership experience serving a United States senator, a governor, and as special assistant to President George H. W. Bush in the White House. Trust explores the nature of leadership as a distinctly moral calling. Csorba’s urgent call is for a new moral leadership over today’s dominant pragmatic brand. And as Csorba takes a look at the leadership style of today’s more well-known leaders, he unveils the “7 Principles of Trust,” demonstrating how the most influential leaders are: Purified in the fires of their own suffering Shaped by mentors, individuals who are willing to “build their lives into others” Called for a purpose that transcends personal ambition At the heart of this journey is a call to integrity, character . . . and trust. The critical question, then, for today’s leaders and for a new generation that holds the potential to change the future is this: How will you keep the trust? Whether you have already embraced the call to lead, or you are part of a new generation of emerging young leaders, Les T. Csorba challenges you to step up and become a leader of character. The need is great. The time is now. And with Trust, the future is full of possibility. Endorsements: “Les Csorba gets to the root of the leadership dilemma: we are all self-interested, yet true leaders master the urge to safeguard their positions and instead consistently put the interests of the groups they lead before their own.” —Sherron S. Watkins, Former Enron Corp. Vice President and Time Person of the Year 2002 “Les is right on target in emphasizing how important trust is in becoming a great leader . . . he centers on the most important principles in life—honesty and integrity—and gets an A+ in my book.” —Drayton McLane Jr., Chairman, McLane Group (Owner, The Houston Astros) “Trust is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding what character traits make a great leader. When it comes to leadership, character still counts!” —Joe Scarborough, Host of MSNBC’s Scarborough Country and Former U.S. Congressman “Placing our trust in leadership is, indeed, an act of faith on our part. Perhaps at no time before has our need for wise instruction in this arena been so critical—for the sake of the survival of the world . . . and no book better at clarifying the scene than Les Csorba’s!” —Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, Founder and President, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews “I’ve read several manuscripts during the last 10 years, mostly on leadership, and Trust is the most comprehensive, readable, and accurate book that I have read.” —Archie W. Dunham, Chairman, ConocoPhillips “Les Csorba puts into words a lesson I learned in business, politics, and diplomacy: Without honesty and trust, even simple problems can ripen into disasters; with honesty and trust, even the most contentious disputes can be settled.” —James A. Baker, III, Former United States Secretary of State and White House Chief of Staff

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Book SynopsisTrue leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job or title. In fact, being chosen for a position is only the first of the five levels every effective leader achieves. In his seminal work, leadership guru John Maxwell presents readers with the five stages of leadership and explains how to maximize each one to become more influential, respected and successful: 1. Position - People follow because they have to. 2. Permission - People follow because they want to. 3. Production - People follow because of what you have done for the organization. 4. People Development - People follow because of what you have done for them personally. 5. Pinnacle - People follow because of who you are and what you represent.

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Book SynopsisAre there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He has been passionate about personal development for over fifty years, and here, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential. In the way that only he can communicate, John teaches . . .The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself to Add Value to YourselfThe Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow YourselfThe Law of Modeling: It's Hard to Improve When You Have No One But Yourself to FollowThe Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where You are and Where You Could BeThe Law of Contribution: Developing Yourself Enables You to Develop OthersThis compact read will help readers become lifelong learners whose potential keeps increasing and never gets "used up."Trade ReviewMillions of individuals--myself included--have been inspired by the words and works of John Maxwell. Now, in The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John again shares his remarkable insights and wisdom into how each of us can reach our full potential and make a positive difference in the lives of others. - Elizabeth Dole, former U.S. Cabinet Secretary, Senator and President of the American Red Cross, on The 15 Invaluable Laws of GrowthI salute John Maxwell for being a pioneer for leadership throughout the world. In his most recent book, he has successfully distilled the 15 most invaluable laws for personal growth. To read this book is to receive the essence of John's expertise, which will help you take your personal success to the next level. - Stedman Graham, speaker, author and entrepreneur, on The 15 Invaluable Laws of GrowthAs a coach and leader, I am always looking for way to teach my players how to grow. Thanks to my good friend John Maxwell, you hold in your hands the instruction manual for taking next steps of growth. Embracing these laws will cause you to grow individually and in your contribution to those around you. This book is a must-read for anyone responsible for helping others to grow. - John Calipari, Head Basketball Coach at the University of Kentucky, on The 15 Invaluable Laws of GrowthJohn has been a mentor and teacher for me for many years and what I love most about him is that he has pushed and helped me personally go through The 5 Levels of Leadership! - Kevin Turner, COO, Microsoft, on The 5 Levels of LeadershipJohn Maxwell's books have been required reading for my leadership team for years. I can't think of anyone better at distilling decades of leadership experience into practical, approachable principles that anyone can apply at any level of leadership. - Dave Ramsey, host of The Dave Ramsey Show and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover, on The 5 Levels of Leadership

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Book SynopsisJohn Maxwell believes that any setback, whether professional or personal, can be turned into a step forward when you possess the right tools to turn a loss into a gain. Drawing on nearly fifty years of leadership experience, Dr. Maxwell provides a roadmap for winning by examining the eleven elements that constitute the DNA of learners who succeed in the face of problems, failure, and losses. Learning is not easy during down times, it takes discipline to do the right thing when something goes wrong. As John Maxwell often points out, experience isn't the best teacher - evaluated experience is.

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Book SynopsisNo one wins at everything they try. But any setback, whether professional or personal, can become a step forward with the right tools and mindset to turn loss into a gain. Drawing on nearly 50 years of leadership experience, Maxwell provides a roadmap for winning by examining the eleven elements that constitute the "DNA" of people who succeed in the face of problems, failure, and losses. Learning is not easy during down times. It takes discipline to do the right thing when something goes wrong. As John Maxwell often points out, experience itself isn't the best teacher; evaluating, understanding, and growing from your experience is. By examining how that process works, you can learn how to take risks and tackle challenges with a successful person's outlook. Derived from material previous published in Sometime You Win--Sometimes You Learn.

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to lead? Are there natural born leaders? Can leadership be taught? Throw out everything you thought you knew. Leaders without Titles challenges the way we determine who our leaders should be and uncovers the factors that really influence the ability to lead.

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Book SynopsisLa obra de Abraham Lincoln, su liderazgo, escrito por César Vidal no constituye una biografía sino más bien un ensayo histórico sobre la fe del presidente. El aspecto de la personalidad de Lincoln que ha sido peor tratado tanto en obras de ficción como de no ficción es el espiritual. Es común hallar biografías en las que el presidente aparece como un librepensador, un descreído o incluso un ateo. De nuevo, la realidad histórica resulta muy diferente. Hace más de una década Cesar Vidal comenzó a estudiar en profundidad las fuentes históricas relacionadas con la vida y el pensamiento de Abraham Lincoln. En contra de lo repetido hasta la saciedad, Lincoln fue un hombre de fe, que oraba habitualmente, que leía y conocía la Biblia en profundidad y que buscaba la dirección de Dios para su vida. Acerca de este libro: Aprenda de las raíces, la savia y los frutos del liderazgo de Abraham Lincoln. Estudie el trasfondo familiar y social de este personaje histórico. Conozca sus experiencias en base a su fe. Conozca las bases que llevaron a Lincoln a ser una de las figuras más respetadas y admiradas de la historia de Estados Unidos. Abraham Lincoln LeadershipAbraham Lincoln Leadership, written by César Vidal is not a biography but rather a historical essay on the president's faith. The aspect of Lincoln's personality that has received the worst treatment in both fiction and non-fiction is the spiritual. It is common to find biographies in which the president appears as a freethinker, a disbeliever, or even an atheist. Again, the historical reality is very different. More than a decade ago Cesar Vidal began to study in depth the historical sources related to the life and thought of Abraham Lincoln. Contrary to what was mainly said of him, Lincoln was a man of faith, who prayed regularly, who read and knew the Bible in depth, and who sought God's direction for his life. About this book: Learn from the roots, the sap, and the fruits of Abraham Lincoln's leadership. Study the family and social background of this historical figure. Learn about their experiences based on your faith. Learn about the foundations that led Lincoln to be one of the most respected and admired figures in American history.

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Book SynopsisLos métodos de liderazgo de Dwight Eisenhower durante el proyecto más intimidante de la historia, la invasión del Día D, proveen estrategias invaluables para el empresario de hoy.Ningún gerente general moderno ha conducido tal organización —las inmensas Fuerzas Armadas Aliadas de Estados Unidos, Gran Bretaña y Canadá—, ante tanta presión de tener que alcanzar el éxito. Comienza con él presentándose para trabajar como el gerente general del Día D Inc., teniendo que crear a un cuerpo directivo y compañía, y manejando las invasiones de África y Sicilia. Analizando operativos militares como operaciones comerciales y al general en jefe como gerente general. Proporciona lecciones de gerencia tales como: Conducir la junta directiva: FDR, Churchill y los jefes del Estado Mayor Conjunto Crear la compañía: Convirtiendo a las Fuerzas Armadas Aliadas en una sola fuerza que pudiera cumplir con su misión Comprender la competencia y el mercado: Hitler y la Europa ocupada.

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