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The following resources are authored by individuals on our team and fellow members of The Learning Network, a
40-member organization dedicated to leadership excellence.
Change Management
Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change (2nd Edition) |
Provides clear understanding of how change impacts employees and the organization. Shows how to minimize the distress and disruptions
caused by change.
William Bridges (2003). Perseus Books Groups. |
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Diversity Management
Building on the Promise of Diversity: How We Can Move to the Next Level in Our Workplaces, Our Communities, And Our Society |
Describes a results-focused, 5-step process for applying diversity management towards the advancement of organizational and community
goals.
R. Roosevelt Thomas Jr. (2005). AMACOM/American Management Association. |
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Global Leadership
Global Leadership: The Next Generation |
Systematically identifies what tomorrow's leaders will need to know, do and believe in order to successfully lead the global
enterprise of the future.
Marshall Goldsmith, Warren Bennis, John O'Neil, Cathy Greenberg; research by Maya Hu-Chan, Jeremy Solomons (2003). FT Press. |
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Intrapreneurship
Intrapreneuring in Action: A Handbook for Business Innovation |
Describes how to identify employees who behave like entrepreneurs. Explains how to create a work climate that encourages intrapreneurship (directed toward company goals).
Gifford Pinchot, Ron Pellman (2000). Berrett-Koehler Publishers. |
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Leadership Development
The Leadership Challenge (4th Edition) |
Describes 5 fundamental practices of exemplary leadership: challenge the status quo; inspire a shared vision; enable others to act; model the way; tap individuals' inner drives.
James Kouzes, Barry Posner (2007). Jossey-Bass. |
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Developing Your Leadership Pipeline |
Based on best-practice organizations in succession planning. Outlines 5 rules for establishing a healthy succession management system.
Robert M. Fulmer, Jay A. Conger (2007). Harvard Business Review, OnPoint Enhanced Editions. |
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The Leadership Advantage: How the Best Companies Are Developing Their Talent to Pave the Way for Future Success |
Describes what some exceptional organizations are doing to develop their best and brightest. Based on substantial research.
Robert M. Fulmer, Jared L. Bleak (2007). AMACOM/American Management Association. |
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The Leader of the Future 2: Visions, Strategies, and Practices for the New Era |
In 27 inspiring and insightful essays, shares the wisdom of recognized thought leaders and their unique visions of leadership for the future.
Frances Hesselbein (Editor), Marshall Goldsmith (Editor) (2006). Jossey-Bass. |
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What Got You Here, Wont' Get You There |
Provides sage help for leaders to overcome 20 bad habits (mostly behavioral) that stifle already successful careers as well as personal goals.
Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter (2007). Hyperion. |
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Leadership Agility |
Identifies 5 levels that leaders move through in developing their agility and competency. Helps leaders identify their current level and to develop greater agility at work.
Stephen Josephs, William Joiner (2007). Jossey-Bass. |
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Leadership Legacy
A Leader's Legacy |
Describes what leaders need to be in order to excel, starting with the legacy that they want to leave behind.
James Kouzes, Barry Posner (2006). Jossey-Bass. |
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Personal
The Way of Transition: Embracing Life's Most Difficult Moments |
Accounts the personal, professional, and emotional transformations that grow out of tragedy and crisis. Highlights the profound significance and value of endings in our lives.
William Bridges (2001). Perseus Publishing. |
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Second Innocence: Rediscovering Joy and Wonder: A Guide to Renewal in Work, Relationships, and Daily Life |
Describes how to regain our youthful enthusiasm and joy seasoned with greater knowledge of how to be effective.
John Izzo (2004). Berrett-Koehler Publishers. |
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Retention
Love 'Em or Lose 'Em: Getting Good People to Stay (3rd Edition) |
Includes 26 steps for improving employee retention organized in an A-Z fashion.
Beverly Kaye, Sharon Jordan-Evans (2005). Berrett-Koehler Publishers. |
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Strategy
Winning in FastTime: Harness the Competitive Advantage of Prometheus in Business and Life |
Based on the Desert Storm air campaign that changed strategic thinking forever, authors translate that proven approach for companies to develop winning competitive strategy.
Leland Russell, John A. Warden III (2001). Venturist Publishing. |
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