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What is a Leader?
Student Reference Material
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RELATED PRINT MATERIALS
Abdul-Jabbar, Kareem, Steinberg, Alan, and Gates, Henry (1997), Black Profiles in Courage: A Legacy of African American Achievement, Avon.
-- Modeled after John Kennedy's book, Profiles in Courage, this book explores the lives of courageous African Americans.
Fuller, Millard (1994), The Theology of the Hammer, Smith & Helwys.
-- This is the story of how Linda and Millard Fuller sold their business, gave their money to charity and followed their dream of providing decent housing for all Americans. This dream became Habitat for Humanity.
Kennedy, John and Kennedy, Robert (1989), Profiles in Courage, HarperCollins.
--This is a reprint of the Pulitzer Prize winning book about eight men of bravery and integrity who served in the U.S. Senate. The author is a former President of the United States.
Kouzes, James and Posner, Barry (1996), The Leadership Challenge: How to Keep Getting Things Done in Organizations (revised), JB. Jossey-Bass.
--This revised edition of a popular leadership "bible" is about the crucial elements of leadership and its importance across all sectors including education and non-profit organizations.
Maxwell, John and Higgs, Liz (1998), The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You, Thomas Nelson.
--Thirty years of experience in business and volunteering has brought the author to the conclusion that leadership can be condensed to 21 principles that are applicable across time, position, and gender.
Powell, Colin and Persico Joseph (1995), My American Journey: An Autobiography, Random House.
--This is the story of Powell's early life to his prominence in the U.S. Armed Forces. Insights are gained about the workings of the military.
Tichy, Noel and Cohen, Eli (1997), The Leadership Engine: How Winning Companies Build Leaders at Every Level, Harper Business.
--Experts on organizational change help the reader gain insights on how to nurture and mentor potential leaders within their organization.
Wenderlich, Raymond (1997), The ABCs of Successful Leadership: Proven, Practical Attitudes, Behaviors & Concepts Based on Core Values That Result in Successful Leadership, Success Builders, Inc.
-- With his 24 years of experience in business, the author presents the core values of leadership for anyone to learn and practice whether as a leader or a potential one.
TIME Magazine. In 1998 Time has produced a series on the century's greatest leaders, the most influential artists, and notable builders and titans in their regular weekly publication. The dates for the above are April 13, June 8, and December 7, 1998 respectively. Yet to be published are issues on the century's greatest scientists and thinkers, and lastly, the most influential heroes.
RELATED WEB SITES
This is the home page of this organization that was founded by the Fullers.
This is the home page of this social action group founded by Powell.
This is the home page of the trucking company headed by CEO Schneider.
This is the home page for the U. S. Department of Defense.
This is the home page of the U. S. Department of State.
- NATO General Wesley Clark
This is the home page of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Career Corner
Leadership exists and is needed in every successful organization. Therefore, leadership opportunities cover the spectrum of professions. The following web sites offer opportunities for students to ask questions of career professionals in a variety of settings.
Ask an Expert
This site contains a directory of twelve career categories and lists within each. Volunteers agree to answer a wide range of questions.
Telementoring
This site provides a list and description of programs that are willing to work with a class or specific students.
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