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The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees)
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2007
An engaging fable about treating employees humanely
Business books take many forms, but seldom are they fables. Patrick Lencioni breaks the mold with this charming book about a manager who turns his workers' miserable jobs into fulfilling ones. He presents the fictional story of Brian Bailey, a big-hearted CEO who gets ...
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Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership
Lee G. Bolman, Terrence E. Deal
Jossey-Bass, 2008
Valuable book, also for social sector administrators
My prof used it as a required text in the course I took. It's great! Through this book I can understand why things didn't work at my previous work experience at a higher ed. institution. I definitely recommend the book to everyone, including those who work at the ...
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2002
Improve Your Teamwork
As a corporate human resources director, I am continually searching for material that will enhance our organizations team skills. Somewhat like another management book that I recommended Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions, the author ...
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Teaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students By Their Brains
LouAnne Johnson
Jossey-Bass, 2005
Get this book!
Are you a new teacher or a teacher-to-be? Get this book!!!!
Are you an experienced teacher who is having difficulty with organization or class management? Get this book!!!
The author was a high school English teacher in a challenging district filled with gang ...
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The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life
Parker J. Palmer
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Transformative Ideas for All Teachers
Parker Palmer's wisdom is invaluable to all who teach. His ideas are both profound and revolutionary. The Courage to Teach leads us on an exploration of the paradoxes inherent in our living and our teaching. We are encouraged to "cultivate the capacity for ...
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Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2004
Good tips
This is one of the most practical books I've ever read. He does a great job of working you to the point and the thoughts behind his ideas. We've used this concepts a lot and it has greatly improved our meetings and communication.
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The Leadership Challenge, 4th Edition
James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner
Jossey-Bass, 2007
On my top five list....
A number of years ago, the second edition of this book made my list of the five most influential books I've read that have shaped my leadership skills and style. It gets better with every new edition as the authors continue to add new data, new analyses, and new ...
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First Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-To-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities For Meeting The Challenges ...
Julia G. Thompson
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Excellent book!
This is an excellent book for teachers - old and new! Great ideas on class organization. It has wonderful tools, activities, strategies and everything else you can think of to help you through the school year. It has everything from dealing with parents, ...
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Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
Parker J. Palmer
Jossey-Bass, 1999
Priceless wisdom...
Books make great gifts. This is the one I give most often. I love Palmer's writing style and his message. As with his other books, Let Your Life Speak is well-organized and the concepts well developed.
In this era, in this culture, there are countless forces that ...
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Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators
Patrick M. Lencioni
Jossey-Bass, 2005
Quick turn-around - Great Condition
Thanks much - I needed the books for work and had them quicker than expected.
Nancy
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Student Services: A Handbook for the Profession (Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)
Susan R. Komives, Dudley B., Jr. Woodard, ...
Jossey-Bass, 2003
Must read for student affair professionals
This is the textbook of my class in college student development. This is a must read book for all the people who interest in the student services. It does not contain a lot of student develop theories, but it mentions all the aspects of student services from college ...
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Leading in a Culture of Change
Michael Fullan
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Helpful
Leading in a culture of Change was very helpful. It showed a great comparison between leadership in the business world and leadership in the world of education. There were many ideas to ponder and consider implementing.
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The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life
Parker J. Palmer
Jossey-Bass, 2007
Transformative Ideas for All Teachers
Parker Palmer's wisdom is invaluable to all who teach. His ideas are both profound and revolutionary. The Courage to Teach leads us on an exploration of the paradoxes inherent in our living and our teaching. We are encouraged to "cultivate the capacity for ...
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Learning in Adulthood: A Comprehensive Guide (Jossey-Bass Higher & Adult Education)
Sharan B. Merriam, Rosemary S. Caffarella, ...
Jossey-Bass, 2006
Excellent Study - Superb Reference
Learning in Adulthood is one of those "classic" text/reference books i.e., the kind that you actually read and return to time and again. I am particularly taken by the way the authors summarize the major thinking in the various content areas. They extract the key ...
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The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation: An Easy-to-Use Guide with Clear Rules, Real-World Examples, and ...
Jane Straus
Jossey-Bass, 2007
BEST OF THE BEST
MY HUSBAND AND I OWN SEVERAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN NEW JERSEY. WE HAVE MADE THE "BLUEBOOK" MANDATORY FOR ALL OUR STUDENTS. "JANE"-THANKS, YOU MAKE OUR JOB MUCH EASIER. BARBARA AND DANIEL R. DEL BAGNO--PRINCETON EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE--KENDALL PARK,NJ.
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