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American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen16 reviews
American Medical Association, Kate Gruenwald Pfeifer

Jossey-Bass, 2006

Great book for "almost teens"
I got this book for my 10 year old son. It is a good book with all the "needed" information, but yet isn't too detailed on things they don't need to know about YET. It was very well written & I think it a good starting point for families w/young boys. 		  
  







  
  
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators21 reviews
Patrick M. Lencioni

Jossey-Bass, 2005

Easy to use and very helpful
This field guide is extremely useful for working with teams - from dysfunctional teams to those that are running smoothly. The exercises are practical and get to the heart of team dysfunctions. I am a pastor who also works in the corporate world. I will use the ideas and exercises in this book with teams in the office and in the church. 		  
  







  
  
First Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-To-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities For Meeting The Challenges ...25 reviews
Julia G. Thompson

Jossey-Bass, 2007

This Book May Replace Harry Wong
Though a fan of Harry Wong's "The First Days of School" I was recently shown this text by a colleague of mine. She had received an extra review copy in her mailbox and we were talking about texts to use in our related college classes. I spent an afternoon in this book, thinking, "Wow I wish I'd had this as a first year teacher." This is basically a "big book" of short articles, essays, lists, ... 		  
  







  
  
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable207 reviews
Patrick M. Lencioni

Jossey-Bass, 2002

Great Book!
I had to read this book for a class of mine and fortunately I loved it. The lessons are told through fictional characters; however, it's easy to see how the dysfunctions can apply towards your own teams. 		  
  







  
  
Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits14 reviews
Leslie Crutchfield, Heather McLeod Grant

Jossey-Bass, 2007

Twelve High-Impact "Starfish"
After completing five years of rigorous and extensive research on 1,435 "Fortune 500" companies during a 30-year period (1965-1995), Jim Collins and his associates selected only eleven that met their admittedly "very tough standards" for greatness. (Note: Collins also wrote Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great, published four years later.) Leslie ... 		  
  







  
  
The Leadership Challenge, 4th Edition68 reviews
James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner

Jossey-Bass, 2007

an updated classic
While the number of new titles on leadership grows disproportionately to the wisdom they contain, this one continues to stand out as a classic. While few of these titles deserve even a first print run, this book is now in its fourth edition, a rarity among books on leadership. I chose this one as a text for our one-week conference on leadership for principals of international seminaries, not ... 		  
  







  
  
Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business77 reviews
Patrick M. Lencioni

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Good tips
This is one of the most practical books I've ever read. He does a great job of working you to the point and the thoughts behind his ideas. We've used this concepts a lot and it has greatly improved our meetings and communication. 		  
  







  
  
The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees)32 reviews
Patrick M. Lencioni

Jossey-Bass, 2007

Very relevant
Topic and content are very relevant today. I think Mr. Lencioni is right on in his assessment of the three signs. It further strengthens the argument that a job is not just about money. Money is only one component. Without the other things that give you a reason to be involved and engaged in your work, you will more likely regret your time at work, instead of taking pride in your contribution. ... 		  
  







  
  
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation49 reviews
Parker J. Palmer

Jossey-Bass, 1999

a once in a lifetime read
This book is life-changing. It is a small book packed with concentrated wisdom. Anyone who is looking to understand who they are and how they fit in this world, will benefit greatly from spending the time to give this one a read. 		  
  







  
  
Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership22 reviews
Lee G. Bolman, Terrence E. Deal

Jossey-Bass, 2003

Valuable book, also for social sector administrators
My prof used it as a required text in the course I took. It's great! Through this book I can understand why things didn't work at my previous work experience at a higher ed. institution. I definitely recommend the book to everyone, including those who work at the social sectors as you'll understand why you need to use politics, pay attention to human resource and organization structure! 		  
  







  
  
The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life11 reviews
Parker J. Palmer

Jossey-Bass, 2007

Transformative Ideas for All Teachers
Parker Palmer's wisdom is invaluable to all who teach. His ideas are both profound and revolutionary. The Courage to Teach leads us on an exploration of the paradoxes inherent in our living and our teaching. We are encouraged to "cultivate the capacity for connectedness on which all good teaching depends." Parker's words inspire us to live and teach authentically, and invite our students to do ... 		  
  







  
  
The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable48 reviews
Patrick M. Lencioni

Jossey-Bass, 2000

Obviously, not all obsessions are productive and beneficial
This is one in a series of "leadership fables" in which Patrick Lencioni shares his thoughts about the contemporary business world. His characters are fictitious human beings rather than anthropomorphic animals, such as a tortoise that wins a race against a hare or pigs that lead a revolution to overthrow a tyrant and seize control of his farm. In this instance, Lencioni focuses on a common ... 		  
  







  
  
Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death73 reviews
Irvin D. Yalom

Jossey-Bass, 2008

Yalom has gifted us with another fine book. And for a remarkably candid book by another brilliant psychiatrist
I recommend That's How the Light Gets In: Memoir of a Psychiatrist by Susan Rako, M.D. The title comes from a song by Leonard Cohen: "There is a crack, a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Rako's book is fascinating, insightful, and wonderfully well-written. The writing just flows. 		  
  







  
  
True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership (J-B Warren Bennis Series)32 reviews
Bill George

Jossey-Bass, 2007

Lead with passion and purpose
What is the purpose of your leadership? What are your most cherished values, passions, motivations, and sources of satisfaction in your life? If you can answer these questions, then you are following the 'True North', or an internal compass that guides you through the thick and thin on your journey. Bill George documents the interviews of numerous leaders on their paths towards answering ... 		  
  







  
  
Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into ...38 reviews
Patrick M. Lencioni

Jossey-Bass, 2006

Must Read/Listen
This book was fantastic. Out of all the companies I've worked for, I can't think of one that doesn't deal with Silos as one of their major problems. The book does a great job analyzing the problem across just about any business. With this and his other books, we feel we're well on our way to resolving some very real issues with our company. 		  
  







  
  
Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care22 reviews
Alan Greene

Jossey-Bass, 2007

Great Book!
As parents of 2 young girls, my husband and I decided that we should do more to preserve the environment for our children and our children's children. Starting our girls at an early age was important to us. This book is a great resource and has given us the tools to beging making much needed change in our daily habits and routines. 		  
  







  
  
The Anger Trap: Free Yourself from the Frustrations that Sabotage Your Life17 reviews
Les Carter

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Insightful
I haven't completely finished this book yet but so far it has been very helpful. I have read numerous self help books over the years and find that most are not very useful. This one, however, is very insightful and certainly gives the reader a lot to think about. I think most people could truly benefit from this book. I am recommending it to friends and family. 		  
  







  
  
The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership Powered Company21 reviews
Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, ...

Jossey-Bass, 2000

A thoughtful and helpful look at the upward transitions
This book gives you a thoughtful and reasoned look at the upward transitions process. It does an excellent job of outlining the needs and potential problems at each career stage. The advice is usable by three groups of potential readers. You should buy this book if you are a senior manager, human resources executive, or board member in a company of any size who wants to understand the ... 		  
  







  
  
The Minds of Boys: Saving Our Sons From Falling Behind in School and Life31 reviews
Michael Gurian

Jossey-Bass, 2007

Enlightened - opened my eyes and mind.
Having a daughter as a first born, and she being an almost perfect child, receiving compliments about her from all directions, I thought this boy of mine was - well I was confused. I was attempting different types of disciplinary actions yet it never worked for him, or rather me. Then, having read the book, I see him in a most different light. Learning to accept him as just another boy, and I ... 		  
  







  
  
Teaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students By Their Brains19 reviews
LouAnne Johnson

Jossey-Bass, 2005

Get this book!
Are you a new teacher or a teacher-to-be? Get this book!!!! Are you an experienced teacher who is having difficulty with organization or class management? Get this book!!! The author was a high school English teacher in a challenging district filled with gang issues, drug issues, and attitude issues. Her advice is solid and can apply to teachers in any situation. I am currently studying ... 		  
  







  




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