The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization84 reviews
Peter M. Senge

Doubleday Business, 2006

Seminal Work

+ The Fifth Discipline
+ Excellent!
+ Don't Become Road Kill!
  
  











  



  
Leadership: Texas Hold 'Em Style4 reviews
Andrew J. Harvey, Raymond E. Foster

BookSurge Publishing, 2007

Different Kind of Leadership Book!

+ Leadership:Texas Hold em' Style is a Royal Flush
+ A Lasting Resource
+ Leadership
  
  











  



  
Leadership, Ethics and Policing: Challenges for the 21st Century1 review
Edwin Meese, Patrick J. Ortmeier

Prentice Hall, 2003

Excellent book!

Excellent book! A must read for progressive line-level officers and aspiring police supervisors and command staff. The only practical book of its kind on the market. Although not red lights and sirens oriented, the book emphasizes ethical leadership skill development for frontline officers as ...
  
  











  



  
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln370 reviews
Doris Kearns Goodwin

Simon & Schuster, 2005

A must read before President-Elect Obama takes office...

+ An inside view of the Lincoln whitehouse
+ You Can be a Fly on the Wall!

Regardless of your political affiliations, if you are a political junkie and you want to see how great political minds work, this book is an absolute must-read...especially before Obama takes office. While there are hundreds of biographies about Lincoln to choose from (and several good ones at ...
  
  











  



  
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable218 reviews
Patrick M. Lencioni

Jossey-Bass, 2002

The best book on teamwork

+ Good for team improvement
+ Foundation for Team Building

This was a great book, an easy read that was packed with information and suspense. After reading the fictional part of the book, I found the in depth descriptions of each dysfunction at the end of the book very important and informative. Also what makes this book so good is the fact that almost ...
  
  











  



  
Leadership and the One Minute Manager: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Leadership30 reviews
Kenneth H. Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi, ...

William Morrow, 1985

Leadership and the One Minute Manager

+ Situationally Developmental Tool
+ One Minute is practical

I purchased these books so that our boss could hand them out as Christmas presents and they arrived right on time for our Christmas party. The books came in excellent condition and the price was a good one. Thank you for prompt delivery. I will purchase from you again.
  
  











  



  
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You195 reviews
John C. Maxwell

Thomas Nelson, 1998

Encouraging, Inspirational, and a great read to!!!!!

+ The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
+ Maxwell Book
+ Powerful
  
  











  



  
Police Leadership2 reviews
M.R. Haberfeld

Prentice Hall, 2005

Excellent for Academic Study

This book is an excellent resource for anyone studying Leadership Theory at the Masters or Doctorate level. Trait Theory, Path Goal, Contingency Theory, Situational Leadership, Transactional Theory, Transformational Leadership and other Style Theories are analyzed in relation to current police ...
  
  











  



  
Every Officer is a Leader: Transforming Leadership in Police, Justice, and Public Safety1 review
Terry D. Anderson

CRC, 1999

A must for police leaders

This book is a great tool for police leaders to use in the development of their skills. EVryone should have one on their office bookshelf.
  
  











  



  
The Five Temptations of a CEO: A Leadership Fable66 reviews
Patrick M. Lencioni

Jossey-Bass, 1998

Excellent advice for business leaders, now if only they would take it

+ Getting clear on a few things . . .
+ Straightforward Framework for Managerial Decision Making
+ Good Book, Save Your Money
+ thought-provoking
  
  











  



  
Effective Police Leadership8 reviews
Thomas E. Baker

Looseleaf Law Publications, 2000

Excellent!

+ Read it for yourself IGNORE POOR REVIEWS
+ Essential Reading for Police Managers
+ The best study guide for police leadership!!!!
  
  











  



  
Lincoln on Leadership: Executive Strategies for Tough Times69 reviews
Donald T. Phillips

Warner Books, Inc., 1993

Leadership During ALL Times

+ Read this book first!
+ Lincoln on Leadership: A Fantastic and Helpful Read
+ What all leaders should read
+ Lincoln is still a leader.
  
  











  



  
Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun41 reviews
Wess Roberts

Grand Central Publishing, 1990

You Can Learn A Lot From A Hun

+ Insights into Basic Human Nature...Including That of Children

While this book is over 20 years old, it is a classic read for business professionals who seek more knowledge and different points of views from business books. Leadership skills and ways to improve them are always a "hot topic". This book takes lessons from a great warrior and interprets them ...
  
  











  



  
The Right to Lead: A Study in Character and Courage5 reviews
John C. Maxwell

Thomas Nelson, 2001

Are you ready for a challenge?

+ Do You Have the Right to Lead?
+ It's a must-read book for leaders

Hot, searing words that will burn away your fears to be all that God wants you to be in this life. This is how the book is written. There are the usual short quotes that cut right to the heart of the matter and also short stories on various leaders of our time. They are guaranteed to inspire you ...
  
  











  



  
No Excuse Leadership: Lessons from the U.S. Army's Elite Rangers19 reviews
Brace E. Barber

Wiley, 2004

Going past known limits

+ rangers lead the way!
+ I recommend this book to anyone who wants more from life, and take any excuse...
+ Good things to know before you enter the Army.
  
  











  



  
Character in Action: The U.S. Coast Guard on Leadership11 reviews
Donald T. Phillips, James M. Loy

US Naval Institute Press, 2003

Great Book!

+ Right book at the right time
+ Worth reading and a couple bucks

A must read for anyone that wants to know more about this great service. Great insight into the workings of the US Coast Guard. Makes you appreciate what they do as the smallest of the military organizations. If you are considering entering the US Coast Guard, you have to read this!
  
  











  



  
Servant Leader13 reviews
Ken Blanchard

Thomas Nelson, 2003

It's about time!!!

+ The servant leader
+ Servant Leadership in a Nutshell
+ The truth about leadership
  
  











  



  
Attitude 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know (101 Series)15 reviews
John C. Maxwell

Thomas Nelson, 2003

Attitude adjustment

+ You got to have your head straight if you want to lead!!!!!!!!
+ Authority On Leadership Sees Attitude As Key
+ Pretty good read!
  
  











  



  
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't704 reviews
Jim Collins

Collins Business, 2001

Worth for its price

+ "Good to Great" an exceptional leadership reference
+ A good look at what companies can do to manage talent
+ Good to Great
+ Good to Great review
  
  











  



  
Developing the Leader Within You73 reviews
John C. Maxwell

Thomas Nelson, 2005

Becoming an Inspiration

+ book lover!
+ Leader

John C. Maxwell's book, Developing the Leader Within You, will no doubt become a classic. Maxwell's approaches to leadership are easy to understand and put into daily practice. This book is the starting-gate for any person desiring to lead and is also essential for the well-seasoned leader ...