Identifies nine characteristics of outstanding school leaders and explains how principals can develop those characteristics and become more effective community and school leaders.
an open letter to the women who will run the world
Palmieri, Jennifer
Offers an open letter to the first woman president, and all women striving to achieve something, containing forward-thinking advice and inspiration for future women leaders.
Seventeen-year-olds Fix, a natural mechanic, and Cleo, a gifted tactician, must find a way to cooperate in a near-future Iowa or they and the group they lead may die at the hands of armed bands rumored to be making their way down from the north.
the transformation of a man and the emergence of a great president
Clarke, Thurston
Reexamines the last months of President John F. Kennedy's life to show a man in the midst of great change, finally on the cusp of making good on his promise.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson shares his business tips, as an entrepreneur and community leader, with anecdotes and advice on opportunities, risks, business plans, building a brand, financing, hiring, managing and motivating employees, and more.
the phony leaders, dead-end movements, and culture of failure that are undermining Black America--and what we can do about it
Williams, Juan
Juan Williams argues that African-Americans are once more in crisis, and urges African-American men and women to address the cultural failure of their community and return to the traditional black values of self-help, strong families, and belief in God.
lessons in leadership and life from a championship season
Meyer, Urban
Lessons on leadership and team-building from Ohio State University's head football coach, drawing heavily on the 2014 season and his team's remarkable run to the championship.
tools and tactics for changing your organization and the world
Heifetz, Ronald A
Combines stories, diagrams, techniques, and activities designed to help people lead through change, covering how to assess a situation and oneself and address tough challenges.