A must read for any group leader!
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Dan has done a wonderful job of bringing out the tactical parts of a very important job by infusing the passion that brings it to life. Every Booster Organization would benefit from his insight, wisdom and passion for the students. I teach adult leadership classes and this book has impact in every section, not just for Boosters but leaders in general. Dan has painted a very realistic picture of what it takes to successfully lead a group to excellence. Anyone who leads a group that impacts the lives of students would benefit from this book.  It is timeless and will help future leaders for years to come.
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With Boundaries for Leaders: Results, Relationships, and Being Ridiculously in Charge by Dr. Henry Cloud, you're just 7 boundaries away from achieving great results in your teams and organizations. In a clear and concise way, Dr. Cloud outlines why having a strategy isn't enough to get results. You also have to lead in a way that allows your people to function highly. One of my favorite phrases in the book is: "the people are the plan."

Dr. Cloud shows you how to get results by: Creating executable attention; Creating an emotional climate that drives brain functioning; Creating unity that empowers energy and momentum; Creating organizational thought patterns that limit negativity and helplessness; Creating paths for people to take control of the things which drive results; Creating high performance teams that are organized around the behaviors which drive results; and Creating structures that lead to strong self-leadership.

Anyone who considers themselves a leader should read this book. Whether you're a business leader, a pastor, a teacher, or a parent, the principles still apply!
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Useful for everyone who works with others to get things done, this book is brimming with practical guidance on how to cultivate a group culture that supports masterful collaboration and gets results. In Group Alchemy we benefit from the wisdom that Deborah has gained during nearly three decades of research and experience working with groups, distilled into the six elements that are essential to group success. All the while she holds for us a vision of what is possible when we adopt the practices of masterful collaboration. Youll want to keep this treasure close at hand and refer to it often!
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This book is a must have for anyone who wishes to lead and manage others effectively!! Bill Gentry distills years of rigorous academic research and wisdom into this book and makes it accessible to practitioner in a fun, enjoyable manner. One day, we'll look upon this book as a "classic" that helps to enhance the quality of leadership and management in our organizations.
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This book is thought provoking in all the right ways. The 12 ideas in the first half of the book help you to evaluate your current system against a culturally relevant philosophy. The second half of the book provides the nuts and bolts of how to implement them so it is extremely practical.

It provides the opportunity to build upon your small group system and take it to a whole new level.

It helped us identify roadblocks to growth and redefine small groups. We're now able to see a whole new door of opportunity we'd been missing. Opportunities our people have been begging for and needing, but we'd ruled out because they didn't fit within our former definitions of small groups.

More importantly it helped us set the Holy Spirit free to disciple His people however and whenever He desires. By taking our small groups out of our former box, we have in essence freed the Holy Spirit. I like this book and the changes it caused in our small group system.

We will not use this book as our Bible for small groups and that is not the point of the book anyway. It helps you decide what you need to do differently and what you need to keep the same. It does provide a great case for a semester based system which we have desperately needed.

I highly recommend this book to everyone over small groups.
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"Lessons in Leadership: Straight Talk From a Green Beret," is a book for anyone interested building a solid team or one who is interested in being a leader of an organization.  Mr. Johnson does an excellent job of relating training he received as a military leader to everyday life, and that of an effective leader and/or team.  This book also includes tactics and examples it takes to build a cohesive bond among a group of individuals, which in return develops a highly functional TEAM!  This book is beneficial to any and everyone no matter the occupation they have chosen, such as educator, someone in the corporate world, and most important life.  Mr. Johnson, thank you for a book that has truly impacted my life and my role as teacher.
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This book is a must read for anyone in business, and a recommended read for everyone! Many people talk about empowerment, but when it comes right down to it, not so many really are willing to give up control -- or they don't know how to do it. David's book is a compelling story of how he, together with all the leaders on his nuclear sub, turned their ship around giving "authority to information" and improving performance, joy of work and pride in their work. Wrapped into the story are useful tips for leaders, parents, teachers, anyone who wants to get the best out of the people around them, to stand back and let people think and do, and trust them to make the best decisions.
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A short read but a fantastic read! It is super easy to understand but will also give you so awesome insight on how to be a great leader!
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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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You need to read this book! Why?

Many organizations fly the flag of Agility or Resiliency or Pivoting or
Change or Flexibility or Speed or (fill in the blank) without building the
capacity for deeply personal, individual change. (Emphasis added)

Bill Jensen nails it. You can not ever hope to create a future for yourself, your community or your J O B with first going deep inside yourself and effecting that change first. A very Zen approach to making the transformation out of old, stale models of organizations  of all stripes.

This is very practical advice pulled from extensive research. You don't have to go talk to 100 people about this, just read the book. Bill has done all of us a wonderful favor by making this knowledge accessible.

Bravo.
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"One Mission" is a must read business book for anyone looking to improve the current organization leadership and decision making.  The goal of any organization is to make the best decisions as timely as possible for the greatest impact on the organization.  This book will get you there.  One of the rare business books you that you will fold down pages, scribble in the margins/take notes.  It brings real processes that regardless of size can implement.  It has great examples of both real life and organizations.  If you want to stay a step ahead of the competition read this!!
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This book is a must read for anyone in a position of leadership. While the context of the book is related to a football team and the culture surrounding a coach, the lessons are universal for anyone who wants to improve as a leader and really just become a better overall person who others enjoy being around. This book is an easy read but the lessons are things that will stick with you and help you grow into a great leader!
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This was a great read, and I highly encourage any leader to read this. You will find yourself carrying it around with you at work as you find more ways to apply the concepts. I read Team of Teams and wanted to apply the ideas in my workplace, but wasn't exactly sure how. This sequel was exactly what I needed to understand how I can practically apply the concepts with my team. The stories and examples throughout were also very helpful as I could use them with my team to talk about how we are operating and areas in which we could improve.

If you are a leader and interested in building a stronger, more cohesive team, get this book for your whole team and start working through the ideas!
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This is a must read for any leader who manages volunteers. Barry clearly explains how to engage volunteers and utilize their passion for your organization. There are lots of real-world case examples to illustrate how this is effective too.  If you have volunteers, use the steps in this book to have a more effective and rewarding experience for your volunteer team.
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Kudos to Kohlrieser! If you are a leader or truly interested in developing leaders in your organization, Hostage at the Table is a must read!  In clear and compelling words, Kohlrieser addresses the missing dimension in leadership development -the art and science of bonding. On each page Kohlrieser unpacks dynamic principles about leadership interaction, bonding and how to managing emotions and enhances each principle with some rather poignant narratives from the world of a hostage negotiator. I drained two pens underlying and marking up this book. Every leader ought to have this book in their library.
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Patrick Townsend and Joan Gebhardt draw on all the available sources (big industry and the military) to create a book full of leadership skills that is in an easy-to-read format and very practical to use.  If you are a  leader or a follower, this book is a must read.  I am a student of  leadership (Navy Officer with 17 years experience) and I have never read a  finer book.  Get it, read it, and then read it again!
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Every manager and leader needs to read this book NOW!
Kelly McDonald addresses the issues we leaders are having to deal with on a day to day basis.  I especially loved how she addresses the political correct topics in a funny, irreverent manner, which makes her advice more genuine.  She understands that leaders today feel pressured to adapt, adopt, and change, and that many of the changes are exhausting to those who are supposed to champion them.
This books helps us see that we can manage tough issues, get the best our of our teams, and enjoy our jobs.  Thanks, Kelly!