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Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits
Leslie Crutchfield, Heather McLeod Grant
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Twelve High-Impact "Starfish"
After completing five years of rigorous and extensive research on 1,435 "Fortune 500" companies during a 30-year period (1965-1995), Jim Collins and his associates selected only eleven that met their admittedly "very tough standards" for greatness. (Note: Collins ...
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Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2005
Easy to use and very helpful
This field guide is extremely useful for working with teams - from dysfunctional teams to those that are running smoothly. The exercises are practical and get to the heart of team dysfunctions.
I am a pastor who also works in the corporate world. I will use the ...
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Teaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students By Their Brains
LouAnne Johnson
Jossey-Bass, 2005
Get this book!
Are you a new teacher or a teacher-to-be? Get this book!!!!
Are you an experienced teacher who is having difficulty with organization or class management? Get this book!!!
The author was a high school English teacher in a challenging district filled with gang ...
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The Leadership Challenge, 4th Edition
James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner
Jossey-Bass, 2007
an updated classic
While the number of new titles on leadership grows disproportionately to the wisdom they contain, this one continues to stand out as a classic. While few of these titles deserve even a first print run, this book is now in its fourth edition, a rarity among books on ...
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Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2004
Good tips
This is one of the most practical books I've ever read. He does a great job of working you to the point and the thoughts behind his ideas. We've used this concepts a lot and it has greatly improved our meetings and communication.
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Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership
Lee G. Bolman, Terrence E. Deal
Jossey-Bass, 2003
THE reference on organizational theory
The fact that Reframing Organizations is often used as a university textbook should be a subtle warning that this is not a quick-read or how-to book. However, it is THE overview of the broad practice of organizational theory. Bolman and Deal utilize models based on ...
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The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees)
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2007
recommended
I love this book. I have read tons of books on work, especially coming from HR. I think this is a great book for managers and employees a like. I even read it in 3 DAYS!!! For anyone who is struggling with what to make of their jobs or even people who are happy ...
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2002
Great resource
This book was an excellent reasource for team building. We used it on a couple off site meetings and it really helped get us moving towards working out our issues. It helps put everyone on the same page and eliminates finger pointing. I've loved all of his books so ...
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American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen
American Medical Association, Kate Gruenwald Pfeifer
Jossey-Bass, 2006
Great book for "almost teens"
I got this book for my 10 year old son. It is a good book with all the "needed" information, but yet isn't too detailed on things they don't need to know about YET. It was very well written & I think it a good starting point for families w/young boys.
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The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life
Parker J. Palmer
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Transformative Ideas for All Teachers
Parker Palmer's wisdom is invaluable to all who teach. His ideas are both profound and revolutionary. The Courage to Teach leads us on an exploration of the paradoxes inherent in our living and our teaching. We are encouraged to "cultivate the capacity for ...
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Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care
Alan Greene
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Great Book!
As parents of 2 young girls, my husband and I decided that we should do more to preserve the environment for our children and our children's children. Starting our girls at an early age was important to us. This book is a great resource and has given us the tools to ...
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True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership (J-B Warren Bennis Series)
Bill George
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Lead with passion and purpose
What is the purpose of your leadership? What are your most cherished values, passions, motivations, and sources of satisfaction in your life? If you can answer these questions, then you are following the 'True North', or an internal compass that guides you through the ...
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Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into ...
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2006
Must Read/Listen
This book was fantastic. Out of all the companies I've worked for, I can't think of one that doesn't deal with Silos as one of their major problems. The book does a great job analyzing the problem across just about any business. With this and his other books, we ...
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The Minds of Boys: Saving Our Sons From Falling Behind in School and Life
Michael Gurian
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Enlightened - opened my eyes and mind.
Having a daughter as a first born, and she being an almost perfect child, receiving compliments about her from all directions, I thought this boy of mine was - well I was confused. I was attempting different types of disciplinary actions yet it never worked for him, ...
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Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
Parker J. Palmer
Jossey-Bass, 1999
My thoughts on Let Your Life Speak
This book has made me think about a lot of what is going on in my life. It is making me question many things. This was recommended to me by my spiritual director. I am glad he did recommend this book.
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