leadership

Discusses seven principles rooted in the tradition of Taekwondo that can help develop a positive and productive life.

Offers women practical advice and strategies designed to help them start leading their lives, rather than letting their lives lead them.

"When a frog discovers a crown at the bottom of the pond, she is instantly pronounced queen over all the other frogs"--.

Contains profiles of modern American women in the United States military who have broken through the glass ceiling and performed extraordinary feats, including Tammy Duckworth, Heather Wilson, Vivian Crea, and more.

"Walker starts with one of the most hotly debated questions in sports: What are the greatest teams ever--particularly those that sustained success over a long period of time. He devised a formula to compare the achievements of teams from leagues all over the world, and after painstakingly profiling thousands of them, produced a comprehensive, unbiased list of the 16 best... At that point, Walker became obsessed with another, more complicated question: What did these teams have in common? ... There was a very specific kind of leader at the center of these teams, a force that drove them to greatness, and they all shared eight specific characteristics."--Provided by publisher.

Leadership literature is full of principles and ideas???but they rarely leave the page. Practice is what turns abstract concepts into useful skills. Leadership Step by Step walks readers through what to do and how to do it in an integrated and comprehensive progression of exercises designed to cultivate key abilities, behaviors, and beliefs through experience. The 22 exercises in this hands-on book help you accomplish the inner work and gain the social skills required for great leadership. Each chapter opens with a story demonstrating a leadership skill???and then guides you through the process of developing it. From basic solo assignments to advanced leadership practices, you???ll learn to: Build self-awareness Manage emotions Speak in your authentic voice Create meaningful connections Inspire others Lead with empathy Support teammates.

"In this behind-the-scenes look at the making of a champion, the coach of the Villanova University men's basketball team shares his competitive and cooperative philosophy, along with lessons from his coaching career and the story of his personal road to success."--Publisher.

The author explains how great leaders put their group's needs ahead of their own.

Looks at the lives of one hundred military leaders, focusing on influences, education, career highlights, and other topics.