Career & Leadership Development Series: Professional Leadership Panel
April 16, 2015, Student Center
 

Lincoln On Leadership

Donald T. Phillips

• It is a thoughtful primer for leadership.

Leading with Soul

Lee G. Bolman

• After chasing the “bottom line” and staying one step ahead of the competition, there comes another consideration for mind and body.

The Heart of a Leader

Ken Blanchard

• Key points for every leader.  Praise, conviction, feedback, humility and creating a following.

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

John Maxwell

• Instinct and life experiences are limits but your vision has to be wide and open without a “lid”.

Art of War

Sun Tzu

• Sharing of ideas for commanders and chief for planning tactical, strategic offense and defense.

Monday Morning Leadership For Women

Valarie Sokolosky

• This book is a quick read for any manager/leader.  Managing up, sideways and managing down deserve the same energy but you must create balance for work and family.

Rules & Tools for Leaders

Major General Perry M. Smith, PhD

• This book is mission oriented and provides a checklist for character, behavior, planning, networking, inspiring and leading others.

The Model Leader

William D. Witt

• This a high theory guide for effective leaders which identifies twenty-five competencies.

Recommended readings, courtesy of Mr. Duane Crockrom, MBA, Executive in Residence, Cleveland State University.  Professional Leadership Panel, April 16, 2015.