Leadership by inspiration
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Does a pretty good job of getting to the heart of the matter of retaining and elevating good employees.  Tried to order the Audible version, but many Kindles won't play it, and the Audible site offers very limited help if it doesn't work in your Kindle version or model.  They must have hired some ad copy writers to do their FAQs.  Useless.  And they don't have any refund mechanism even if they screw it up.  But the book itself is a worthwhile read.  As a consultant and trainer of medical personnel, I've found that people who choose to work in that field don't work for the money, they are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to others.  And if they're not inspired by that, they are often not great employees.  The problem we encounter ant that this book addresses is that doctors must learn to elevate all conversations about change and services to the level of fulfilling an ideal, the mission, rather than efficiency or other mundane points.  This is really a very practical look at leadership by inspiration.
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Heard HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE LEAD: TAKING YOUR INFLUENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL (Hachette Audio), written by John C. Maxwell and read by Chris Sorenson.

Though this is a short book, it is packed with powerful ideas taken from the author's most requested speaking topic that he has presented to FORTUNE 100 companies and leaders around the world.

To cite just a few of them:

* Titles are not enough. They are ultimately empty.

* People not positions are a leader's most valuable asset. It takes no time to let others know that you value them.

* If somebody on your team can do a task as well or better than you can, give him or her responsibility for it.

* Helping others grow and develop brings great joy to any leader.

* Helping others develop their potential enables leaders to become world class.

* If you've become successful, it's only because a lot of people have helped you along the way.

I've enjoyed several other books by Maxwell with respect to leadership. This is up there as being one of his best.
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The examples are real life, and can be identified by real people.
The author was open to share his approach before and after.
The guidelines can be adopted by  any leader .
One who is willing to look at himself and is desirous of change.
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Useem distills lessons for the reader from the 9 events described in his book. Some of his example case studies have heroic elements to them, yet he focuses on the basis of the decision making process of the principal - rather than only the net effect. Thus, providing the reader with tangible leadership tools to help steer any group, team or organization to their goals.
A good read for any manager, coach or leader.
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Gordon MacDonald does it again. I have benefitted from every book that I have read of his. This book will truly inspire you to grow deep in knowledge, in vision and in the Word. if you are a leader, then you will definitely gain a lot of insight and helpful personal teaching that will enable you to lead more effectively. If you are not a leader at this time, it will certainly help you in other aspects of your life and inspire you to share it with others, becuase we are all leaders of some form, with our co-workers, our family and our friends.
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A great and timely read, and a meaningful and moving account of how five individuals made themselves into extraordinary leaders.  The book deftly weaves together the lives and leadership of a diverse set of leaders from the past (Ernest Shackleton, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Rachel Carson) with leadership lessons that can be applied -- and are needed -- in todays world.  The book argues that leaders are primarily made into leaders (rather than being born leaders) by their own hard work, commitment to a larger purpose, and perseverance, as well as through their humanity and empathy.  The lessons apply to leaders across fields as well as to anyone seeking to make a positive difference through ones life and work, as Koehn writes that the lives we make, including the purposes we embrace, the roads we travel, and the integrity we bring to the small and large aspects of our respective journeys, have the potential to exert great influence on external circumstances and other people.  Including carefully researched and compelling histories of the five leaders featured, the book is also a page-turner, with gripping accounts of the crises faced and handled by each leader.  Koehn explains how the leaders navigated through the particular challenges they faced, encountering formidable obstacles, setbacks, and disappointments, and yet ultimately found the courage, fortitude, and resolution to keep moving toward accomplishment of their missions.  The book offers insights on the strategies, practices, and habits these individuals employed, as well as the emotional awareness each cultivated, that helped them to become great leaders.  Beautifully written as well as accessible, Koehns book is truly inspiring and offers a great deal to current and aspiring leaders in all fields as well as to the general reader.
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Paul does a very nice job of illustrating and explaining his personal road map for leadership. I felt that I was looking into his own mind and watching how he leads people, as well as how he has built his own business. This is a very practical, clear, and inspirational walk through the life lessons and practices of someone who is making a contribution to the world.
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A good book for them with a leadership intrest at a higher level. Not so relevant for leaders at lower levels, but absolutly inspiring.
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"Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us" is an easy read from Seth Godin that presents the case for why You should be leading. Everybody can inspire a tribe towards collective action, regardless of where they sit in an organisation, and this book challenges you to step up, lead and challenge the status quo.

There are some great snippets of information throughout, and I agree with most of what he is suggesting re Leadership, although there is also a hate message re Management that I think is a bit too strong. It is a good book for motivation and whilst not prescriptive in how to lead provides some good pearls of wisdom for leading in the digital age.
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Nancy Koehn's Forged in Crisis is a book for our time.  As we seek leaders with discipline, vision and a higher purpose, Ms. Koehn's book reveals  five individuals who learned to be great leaders during pivotal moments in history and culture.  These individuals were able to find a higher purpose and calling in very trying circumstances. Through the discovery of inner strength and purpose, these individuals honed their leadership abilities and provided real change in the world.  We can all draw inspiration from these well-told biographies.  A compelling and uplifting read!
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David Long shows you in great detail the road map to truly be a great success as a manager and leader. Equally impressive are his words and example that will INSPIRE you to take action! This is not a book based on surveys and research, but based on real life RESULTS that can be modeled. Built to Lead is without a doubt the go to book I recommend for all managers and leaders who want to be inspired to be GREAT both in business, life and relationships!

Kyle Wilson, Founder LessonsFromNetwork.com, Jim Rohn International and KyleWilson.com. Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul.
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Looking for inspiration? This is a great read!
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This book is told as a leadership fable in the form of a sports team story.  The author does a great job of developing the characters and teaching leadership and living principles through a basketball team that experienced what they thought was success.  Along the way, the team, more importantly the coach learns the true meaning of success from the school janitor.  This book will inspire you to lead with your heart and to dedicate all you do to God.
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This book is filled (with over 50 contributors) sharing their personal experiences and insights regarding what has made them a successful leader and what they have learned through the years.  You will read about success stories and also failures (which we can all learn from).  You will want to pick up your copy of Be An Inspirational Leader:  Engage, Inspire, Empower and learn from first-hand experiences. This one is a must have in your library!
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Inspiring book with great case studies and overviews to back up theories of leadership and motivation
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This book presents an amazing opportunity for leaders to gain self-awareness and take control of their leadership personas.  The book guides and directs leaders to understand the importance of maximizing both perceptions and actions to become outstanding leaders in their organizations.
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A wonderfully inspiring book allowing us to connect with a variety of participants. A must read for those looking for inspiration from the next generation of leaders.