Every organization faces challenges and hardships. The Only Leadership Book You'll Ever Need teaches leaders how to overcome their most difficult obstacle: employee engagement. By pinpointing specific areas leaders can focus on and change, this book shows how one leader can effectively change the entire workplace environment-- for the better. Topics addressed include: The 10 Keys to Workplace Excellence. The 11 Stupid Things Managers Do to Mess Up Workplace Excellence. 76 Strategies to Effectively Lead and Engage Employees. Timely and accessible, The Only Leadership Book You'll Ever Need is an essential book for every executive and manager.

From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing Written by two expert authors who have won millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, this is the essential book on securing grants. It provides comprehensive, step-by-step guide for grant writers, including vital up-to-the minute interviews with grant-makers, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking grants in today's difficult economic climate. The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need includes: Concrete suggestions for developing each section of a proposal Hands-on exercises that let you practice what you learn A glossary of terms Conversations with grant-makers on why they award grants...and why they don't Insights into how grant-awarding is affected by shifts in the economy

Whether you are a superintendent, principal, director, or department head, Causing Others to Want Your Leadership...for Administrators will provide you with valuable insights into leading a professional staff. This book answers the question, "How can I cause others to want to accomplish the work of our school?" After examining the reasons and motivations behind teacher behavior, it provides concrete leadership suggestions based on sound practices that you can use immediately. Regardless of your experience, this book will increase your leadership depth and add to your repertoire of leadership skills. Back by popular demand, Causing Others to Want Your Leadership reveals the following laws and principles of leadership as they pertain to being school leaders:The Foundation Laws The Law of Origin The Law of Total Responsibility The Law of Top-Down Leadership The Law of Ever-Present LeadershipThe Laws and Principles of Self-Leadership The Law of Leadership Survival The Law of Whole Truth The Fallacy of Standardized Procedure The Law of the Leader's Measurement of Achievement The Law of Planning The Myth of the Perfect Plan The Law of Leadership Adjustment The Law of Blame The Law of CreditThe Laws of People Leadership The Law of Real Value The Law of Third Personality Emergence The Law of Positive Reinforcement The Law of Loyalty The Law of Pride The Law of Trust The Law of Effectiveness The Law of Dominance The Law of Filtered Information The Law of Right/Wrong Conflict The Law of Group Communication The Law of Real Truth and Time"In an age where leaders are often doubted, Causing Others To Want Your Leadership defines laws of leadership that form a valuable foundation for creating leadership trust and effectiveness. Bob DeBruyn masterfully describes the essence of leadership in ways that provide wise counsel to both rookies and veterans alike." -- Brian L. Benzel, Ph.D. Former Superintendent (WA) Vice President, Whitworth University

A robust, authentic model for creating and clearly articulating a personal leadership philosophy Based on leadership expert Mike Figliuolo's popular "Leadership Maxims" training course, One Piece of Paper teaches decisive, effective leadership by taking a holistic approach to defining one's personal leadership philosophy. Through a series of simple questions, readers will create a living document that communicates their values, passions, goals and standards to others, maximizing their leadership potential. Outlines a clear approach for identifying a concise and meaningful set of personal leadership maxims by which leaders can live their lives Explains and applies four basic aspects of leadership: leading yourself, leading the thinking, leading your people, and leading a balanced life Generates a foundational document that serves as a touchstone for leaders and their teams Simple, applicable, and without pretense, One Piece of Paper provides a model for real leadership in the real world.

A fascinating look at the "secret sauce" of leadership-learning to assist and give recognition to others while suspending your own need for creditWhether you're starting a new business or running a Fortune 100 firm, finding success as a leader requires a monumental shift in the way you approach your business and your employees. We are born thinking about "me"-it's a survival thing. But the leadership journey requires a shift from thinking first about ourselves to thinking first about others and their part in any effort in which we are involved.The Shift from One to Many helps you move into a leadership role with grace and ease by mastering three essential skills: facilitating the output of others, giving them recognition, and relinquishing your own need for praise in the process. On a four-stage journey through the leadership continuum, you'll learn how to Recognize and manage the self-interested mentality of the "Me" Stage in yourself and others Share credit in the "Us" Stage when working with or leading a team Facilitate the output of others and minimize the need for acknowledgment in the "Letting Go" Stage Focus exclusively on others and share your expertise without any desire for personal recognition in the "Giving Away the Gold" StageWith a wise and discerning approach to workplace relations, the author demonstrates how professional altruism can guide the trajectory of your career, helping you find greater satisfaction and success as a truly exceptional leader.

The dangerous work of leading change--somebody has to do it. Will you put yourself on the line? To lead is to live dangerously. It's romantic and exciting to think of leadership as all inspiration, decisive action, and rich rewards, but leading requires taking risks that can jeopardize your career and your personal life. It requires putting yourself on the line, disrupting the status quo, and surfacing hidden conflict. And when people resist and push back, there's a strong temptation to play it safe. Those who choose to lead plunge in, take the risks, and sometimes get burned. But it doesn't have to be that way say renowned leadership experts Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky. In Leadership on the Line, they show how it's possible to make a difference without getting "taken out" or pushed aside. They present everyday tools that give equal weight to the dangerous work of leading change and the critical importance of personal survival. Through vivid stories from all walks of life, the authors present straightforward strategies for navigating the perilous straits of leadership. Whether you're a parent or a politician, a CEO or a community activist, this practical book shows how you can exercise leadership and survive and thrive to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

A great product is not enough. You cannot sell or promote anything without an original and distinctive brand. But how do you create a good name, a memorable logo and a recognizable category so that everyone understands what you are selling? In The Only Book You Will Ever Need on Branding you'll find out everything you need to know - fast. Using quirky illustrations to make its point you'll discover how to fast forward the success of your brand in a couple of hours. You'll Grasp the key concepts of branding, learn how to improve your existing brand and find out what other start-up books don't tell you