In this book, the author chronicles the trials and tribulations of some of the most influential social entrepreneurs from around the world.

In this book, author Joseph Raelin makes the point that "leaderful practice directly challenges the conventional view of leadership as being out in front.

In his fascinating book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, author Malcolm Gladwell explains how we can come to know things about people and situations through keen observation and intuitive judgment. With both scientific evidence and anecdotal support behind his ideas, Gladwell shows us that the ability to make good decisions is often dependent on one's knack for separating the few factors that matter from the totality of the information available, which he calls "thin-slicing." In other words, less is more when it comes to situations and decisions that we face every day.

        Mr. Collins sets out to show what a company must do in order to make the huge, all-important leap from a so-so company to a superb company. (The leap, in my opinion, can be seen as similar to that of John Travolta’s career path from Welcome Back Kotter to current day status.) Starting with 1,435 Fortune 500 companies, Collins shaves the list down, using the criteria of stock price over fifteen years, until he settles on eleven “great” companies. After researching this handful of companies, the author draws conclusions about how all companies can make a similar transition. His findings fall into three categories: disciplined people, disciplined thought, and disciplined action.

This book discusses how most successful companies keep a keen eye on sustaining technologies, continually seeking improvements in processes, margins, and profits.

Leading at the Speed of Growth is a book about the journey from entrepreneur to CEO. The authors guide you through the three stages of entrepreneurial growth: initial growth, rapid growth, and continuous growth. It is an invaluable resource for those who are on the entrepreneurial trail.

Daring Visionaries contains the practical secrets that have given leading entrepreneurs phenomenal sucess. You will see the spirit behind these men and women, and be given a glimpse of the increadible drive, vision, and ability to motivate others that allows these great leaders to overcome obstacles, persist in the face of the advsersity, and win converts to their cause!

This inspiring work provides entrepreneurs with building blocks to help their companies sustain high performance, play a leadership role in their industries, and remain great for generations. Includes plenty of real-world examples drawn from Nike, L.L. Bean, Wal-Mart, Federal Express, and other success stories.

Here is the story of how two managers saved a failing company and turned in record profits with record productivity. The three core ideas of "Gung Ho!" are surprisingly simple: worthwhile work guided by goals and values; putting workers in control of their production; and cheering one another on.

Beginning with the basics of writing a business plan, this wide-ranging resource moves on to cover sophisticated topics such as how to navigate the world of venture capital funding and strategies for turning technological innovations into successful marketplace realities. Harvard Business Review on Entrepreneurship offers valuable insights for all types of business pioneers.

Peter Drucker emphasizes the thought that "the purpose of a business is to create a customer" a thought that can get lost by entrepreneurs pulled in many directions at once. Innovation is also a subject that few have written about knowledgeably. You will find this book to be a good reference for the principles that will always determine whether or not your focus is proper. And no one needs proper focus more than innovators and entrepreneurs.

Tichy and co-writer Eli Cohen provide a novel take on a well-worn topic and, refreshingly, introduce us to a host of new leaders who don't yet wear CEO crowns. As Tichy and Cohen see it, distinguished leaders are willing to assume direct responsibility for the development of other leaders. They are teachers who invest a lot of time imparting ideas, values, and emotional energy to others by telling stories about their experiences.

In this groundbreaking book, author Timothy Galpin comes to the aid of managers at all organizational levels who are faced with the challenge of strategy implementation. He demonstrates how they can - indeed, must - align employees with organizational goals in order to be successful. And he presents a pragmatic, integrated plan of action from which to work - a plan based on cutting-edge research and illustrated with case examples from leading companies, such as Sears, Southwest Airlines, Texas Instruments, and AT&T.

Richard McKenzie and Dwight Lee show how to select the right incentives and how to use them for the best results. Generously illustrated with examples from business, industry, government, academia, and professional sports, this volume offers a comprehensive overview of incentives, both in theory and in practice, providing a wealth of ideas managers can use to get employees to work harder, smarter, and more cooperatively.

How can a company be so NUTS and be so successful? Now, the secrets of Southwest Airlines--rated one of the ten best companies to work for in America--are out. Management consultants Kevin and Jackie Freiberg--who worked with Southwest for more than ten years--describe the inner workings of one of America's biggest success stories. Check out our review

Why settle for feeling frustrated at work? This powerful book teaches "alignment," the art of coordinating career and personal life to work harmoniously with your life vision. This book offers practical, field-tested guidance in synchronizing your personal life vision with your company's purpose. Exercises and case histories show how to bring a sense of fulfillment to every area of your life simultaneously. Check out our review