Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness
Robert K. Greenleaf, generally considered the father of modern servant leadership, wrote several essays combined with additional texts to make this book. With a forward by Stephen R. Covey an afterward by Peter M. Senge and edited by Larry C. Spears, this book is the foundation for today's Servant-Leader.
The Servant Leader
Written by James A. Autrey, the key behind the Starbucks servant-leadership methodology and success, "The Servant Leader: How to Build a Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, and Improve Bottom-Line Performance" is a great real-world guide to implementing Servant-Leadership.
World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle
The World's Most Powerful Leaderhsip Principle: How to Become a Servant Leader is the second book on servant leadership by
James C. Hunter. In this book, Mr. Hunter provides a clear explanation of what Servant Leadership is, why it is so beneficial to an organization and the key steps to implementing servant leadership for yourself and / or your organization.
Leadership is an Art
The timeless classic from Max DePree, this book explains in a masterful way, the lost discipline or artful leadership. Closely aligned to servant leadership, with references to Greenleaf on more than one occassion, Leadership is an Art is among the best leadership texts of all time.
Quiet Strength
American Football coach Tony Dungy presents a stark contrast to the narcassistic style many expect from today's successful executives in any field. Rebounding from failures, facing greater challenges than most of his peers and striving through personal catastrophe, Dungy's style and history creates a fantastic testimony to faith-driven servant leadership.
Leading with a Limp
Dr. Allender proposes Limping Leadership as going beyond the role of service (servant-leadership) to one of professing your weaknesses.
First, Break All the Rules
The classic book based off a massive Gallup study, this excellent book defines what great managers do differently than the rest.
A must read for every organizational leader.
12: The Elements of Great Managing
12: The Elements of Great Managing is a follow up to the same study and work of "First, Break All the Rules."
The One Minute Manager
Ever wonder how you can be a successful manager, develop your staff effectively, remain a servant leader and balance the countless priorities on your plate? Check out The One Minute Manager. This timeless classic by Ken Blanchard, told through parable, makes for an easy read that explains it is okay - even necessary - to be abrupt, with the right focus. Although not covered in this text, Blanchard is also a recognized proponent of Servant Leadership.
Entrepreneurial Mindset
This book from HBS press highlights how organizations of any size can remain competitive through entrepreneurial approaches in a continuously changing competitive landscape.
Good to Great
Another must read from Jim Collins (Built to Last and many more). This book explains how settling for "good" can be so bad for many organizations and how to make your company great.
The Imperfect Leader
Ever feel like you don't fit the culture? Then check this book out - it helps explain the principles of Value-based leadership through a story and easy read.
Who Moved My Cheese?
The classic, quick read on change management. Author Spencer Johnson does a great job of introducing change management concepts in an almost child-like manner that is simplistic but accurate.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
A great text for every manager, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team can also be an excellent exercise for an off-site. The text is written in a growing trend of a fictional story examplifying best practices, which makes it a quick, easy read.
Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social Technologies
Forrester analysts and social technology experts Josh Bernoff and Charlene Li leverage many examples from Forrester research to provide business cases on how social technologies change the worlds of marketing and consumer insights. This is a must read for anyone working in Marketing and / or not yet leveraging social technologies. While experts in this field may find the content a bit redundant, the case studies and examples will support your own business cases.
Click: What Millions of People Are Doing Online and Why it Matters
The head of global research at Hitwise, Bill Tancer, breaks down what people are doing online - thoroughly. So while there may be more details about some of the seedier uses of the Internet, you will leave this book with a better comprehension of the real uses of the web. Tancer also paints a solid picture why every action on the web can generate money for the right party.
The Innovator's Dilemma
Clayton M. Christensen highlights how disruptive technologies are often missed by many of the best and frequently largest companies. With specific examples and clear benefits cases, The Innovator's Dilemma details how many businesses must change the way they identify and develop new innovations to support and grow their business.
Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End
Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End details the importance of organizational confidence and how to develop and maintain it.
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Let's face it, we all could use a little more efficiency in our daily routines. As my average daily message volume topped 100 a friend suggested this book to me, and I am glad he did. As with most business or even self-help books, the concepts are simple, but the practices and clarity are worth while. You'll be glad you read this book when you see your unread messages drop drastically and your daily routines simplified.
Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
Do you believe there really is such a thing as win-win negotiations? Seeking to build partnerships? Want to be heralded as an awesome negotiator without destroying your vendors? Then this book is for you. Getting to Yes covers how to get what you want in negotiations of all types.
The Monk and the Riddle
Work-life balance (or rather, alignment) defined in a semi-fictional story from the perspective of a venture capitalist in the dot-com era.
