RENEW Recommends: Leadership Bibiography

For Leaders:

RENEW Recommends: Leadership Bibiography

Babcock L, Laschever S. Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and The Gender Divide, Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ, 2003 .~ Did you know that women are satisfied with less than men, perhaps because they expect less? Learn why. Is it true that women who are likeable are more likely to influence people than ones who are assertive? Difficult but true. Does "setting concrete, challenging goals consistently improve results"? Yes-and can you do it in a well informed, clear way? This book ends with "The female advantage" and negotiating at home. All of it is refreshingly clear and data based. .~

Bennis W, Nanus B. Leaders: Strategies for Taking Charge, 2nd edition, Harper Business, New York, 1997 ~ This clear book presents both theories and practicalities. ~

Bridges W. Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes, Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Reading, MA, 1980 ~A common sense, uplifting book with good advice.~

Bryson B. I'm A Stranger Here Myself, Broadway Books, New York, 1999 ~ This is a test. If you think this book is not funny, it's time to renew! ~

Cialdini R B. Influence: How and Why People Agree to Things, Quill, New York, 1984 ~ Based on sound science this engaging book will even help you do the hardest thing, say: "No." ~

Clever L H. A Checklist For Making Good Choices In Trying-Or Tranquil-Times, Western Journal of Medicine, January, 2001; 41-43. ~ Points out that fear is a choice and values drive good decisions. ~

Clever L. CEOs As Citizens. Health Forum Journal, March/April 2001; 21-25. ~Busy health care executives can take a breather and realize what's important in life. ~

Czikszentmihalyi M. Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience: Steps Toward Enhancing the Quality of Life, Harper Perennial, New York, 1991 ~Discusses the mysteries of optimal experiences, meaning, and happiness.~

Evans G. Play Like A Man, Win Like A Woman: What Men Know About Success That Women Need To Learn, Broadway Books, New York, 2000 ~This powerful book, charming and packed with good tips, is replete with rules about "preparing to play", 14 basic rules for success in playing the game and, for example, 10 gender bender vocabulary words. ~

Fisher R, Ury W. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving In. Revised. Penguin Books, New York, 1991. ~ Everyone needs to resolve conflicts, and this is a good start. An audiotape of the book is available. A follow-up book by Ury, Getting Past No: Negotiating with Difficult People, is a deeper exploration. ~

Frankl V. Man's Search for Meaning, Simon and Schuster, New York, 1984 ~His story of surviving the Holocaust and approach will become part of the furniture of your mind. ~

Gardner J W. Self Renewal: The Individual and the Innovative Society, Revised edition, WW Norton and Company, New York, 1995 ~Reviewing, renewing, refreshing, revising personal lives are essential to healthy families, institutions, and societies. John Gardner's wit and wisdom light the way. ~

Gardner J W. On Leadership, The Free Press, New York, 1990 ~Memorable and usable descriptions of attributes and methods of outstanding leaders told by a distinguished leader, visionary, and activist. ~

Goleman D. Emotional Intelligence, Bantam Books, New York, 1995 ~ A breakthrough book that adds soul to leadership, making leaders more effective. ~

Goleman D, Boyatzis R., McKee A. Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence, Harvard Business School Press, Boston, 2002 ~This put emotional intelligence squarely in the marketplace. ~

Hammond SA. The Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry. Second Edition, Plano, Texas, Thin Book Publishing Company, 1998. (phone: 888-316-9544, www.thinbook.com) ~ Thin but mighty, this 63 page (including, footnotes, sample questions, and resource lists) paperback describes Cooperrider's philosophy, assumptions of Appreciative Inquiry, comparisons of "problem solving" with Appreciative Inquiry, outlines, and business advantages of the philosophy - all in Technicolor. ~

Johnson S. Who Moved My Cheese?, GP Putnam's Sons, New York, 1998 ~ Dr. Johnson tells the riveting story of Sniff and Scurry, Hem and Haw, their reactions to the disappearance of a stash of cheese, and reflections by real human beings about how they faced change in their own lives. ~

Kabat-Zinn J. Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Every Day Life, Hyperion, 1994 ~ Sound instruction in mindfulness meditation. Audiotape available. ~

Kotter J. Leading Change, Harvard Business School Press, Boston, 1997 ~Focuses on the role of leaders in change. ~

Lao T. The Way of Life: An American Version, (Bynner) Putnam Publishing Group, New York, 1994. ~ Wisdom of the ages. ~ Lehman HB. Games Mother Never Taught Me, Warner Books, 1977 ~ Business and professions are still organized by a sports/military metaphor. Better play the game right. ~

O'Neil J R. The Paradox of Success: When Winning At Work Means Losing At Life, A Book of Renewal for Leaders, The Putnam Publishing Group, New York, 1994 . ~ Its stories tell how the bright lights of success can cause shadows. It discusses successful and unsuccessful strategies for change. ~

Scott, S. Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and In Life, One Conversation At A Time, Berkley Books, New York, 2002 ~ This informal, charming book has plenty of zing, stories, examples, and lists for improving relationships. Its 287 pages (with index and user's guide) make for a quick read but long thoughts - and changes for the better. One tip for leaders: say to yourself over and over, "Model what I want. Here's what I'd like from you. I'll go first." ~

Selye H. Stress without Distress, Lippincott, Philadelphia, 1974 ~ A classic description of mind-body relationships. ~ Tannen D. You Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation, Ballantine Books, New York, 1990 ~ Yep, women and men are different-but we don't have to fight. ~

Whyte D. The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America, Doubleday, New York, 1994 ~ A surprising book of poems, quotations, and observations that apply to personal and corporate life. ~

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