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Principled

10 leadership practices for building trust

by Paul Browning ...

In the era of #metoo, 'fake news,' and 'alternative facts,' few would dispute that we face a global crisis around trust in the workplace and more broadly in society. When the CSIRO released its Australian National Outlook 2019, it identified trust as one of the future key challenges the nation faces in relation to governments, business, non-government organisations, and the media. It is less ... Read more

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In the era of #metoo, 'fake news,' and 'alternative facts,' few would dispute that we face a global crisis around trust in the workplace and more broadly in society. When the CSIRO released its Australian National Outlook 2019, it identified trust as one of the future key challenges the nation faces in relation to governments, business, non-government organisations, and the media. It is less
... Read more
Getting to the Heart of Leadership

Emotion and Educational Leadership

by Megan Crawford ...

′This book makes an important contribution to the literature on educational leadership and should help to shift the emphasis from rational and accountability-related models to an explicit recognition of the importance of emotions to effective leadership′ - Educational Management Administration and Leadership′[This book] contains a wealth of case studies and vignettes to help leaders be more aware ... Read more

$105.72 AUD

′This book makes an important contribution to the literature on educational leadership and should help to shift the emphasis from rational and accountability-related models to an explicit recognition of the importance of emotions to effective leadership′ - Educational Management Administration and Leadership′[This book] contains a wealth of case studies and vignettes to help leaders be more aware
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Imperfect Leadership in Action

A practical book for school leaders who know they don't know it all

by Steve Munby, Marie-Claire Bretherton ...

Foreword by Andy Hargreaves.Hero headship is out. Imperfect leadership is in. This book is designed to help leaders develop and embrace an imperfect leadership mindset as a foundation for growth and development. In his first book, Imperfect Leadership: A book for leaders who know they don't know it all, Steve Munby uses the word 'imperfect' to describe his own leadership style. This is not ... Read more

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Foreword by Andy Hargreaves.Hero headship is out. Imperfect leadership is in. This book is designed to help leaders develop and embrace an imperfect leadership mindset as a foundation for growth and development. In his first book, Imperfect Leadership: A book for leaders who know they don't know it all, Steve Munby uses the word 'imperfect' to describe his own leadership style. This is not
... Read more
MTSS for Reading Improvement

A Leader’s Tool Kit for Schoolwide Success (Reading science in action: an MTSS tool kit)

by Sarah Brown, Stephanie Stollar ...

Transform your school’s reading outcomes through systematic implementation of the science of reading within a multitiered system of supports framework. This comprehensive guide provides over 50 practical tools that help leaders engineer robust support systems across all tiers. Move beyond individual interventions to create lasting, system-level improvements. This book is perfect for school leaders ... Read more

$54.74 AUD

Transform your school’s reading outcomes through systematic implementation of the science of reading within a multitiered system of supports framework. This comprehensive guide provides over 50 practical tools that help leaders engineer robust support systems across all tiers. Move beyond individual interventions to create lasting, system-level improvements. This book is perfect for school leaders
... Read more
Leadership in Early Childhood

The pathway to professionalism

by Jillian Rodd ...

'Essential reading and a powerful tool for emerging early childhood leaders.' - Catharine Hydon, Early Childhood ConsultantWith increasing community insistence for quality and accountability in early childhood education and care, there is a need for effective and professional leadership in these services. Leadership in Early Childhood is a practical resource for early childhood practitioners who ... Read more

$51.72 AUD

'Essential reading and a powerful tool for emerging early childhood leaders.' - Catharine Hydon, Early Childhood ConsultantWith increasing community insistence for quality and accountability in early childhood education and care, there is a need for effective and professional leadership in these services. Leadership in Early Childhood is a practical resource for early childhood practitioners who
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Your Brain at Work

Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long

by David Rock ...

In Your Brain at Work, David Rock takes readers inside the heads—literally—of a modern two-career couple as they mentally process their workday. This fascinating book uses their story to reveal, through grounded brain science, how we can better organize, prioritize, and process our daily lives for improved productivity. Rock, the author of Quiet Leadership and Personal Best, shows how it’s ... Read more

$7.99 AUD

In Your Brain at Work, David Rock takes readers inside the heads—literally—of a modern two-career couple as they mentally process their workday. This fascinating book uses their story to reveal, through grounded brain science, how we can better organize, prioritize, and process our daily lives for improved productivity. Rock, the author of Quiet Leadership and Personal Best, shows how it’s
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The Essential Enneagram

The Definitive Personality Test and Self-Discovery Guide -- Revised & Updated

by David Daniels, Virginia Price ...

The First Scientifically Determined Enneagram Personality Test and GuideA centuries-old psychological system with roots in sacred tradition, the Enneagram can be an invaluable guide in your journey toward self-understanding and self-development. In this book, Stanford University Medical School clinical professor of psychiatry David Daniels and counseling psychologist Virginia Price offer the only ... Read more

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The First Scientifically Determined Enneagram Personality Test and GuideA centuries-old psychological system with roots in sacred tradition, the Enneagram can be an invaluable guide in your journey toward self-understanding and self-development. In this book, Stanford University Medical School clinical professor of psychiatry David Daniels and counseling psychologist Virginia Price offer the only
... Read more
Competing Against Luck

The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice

by Taddy Hall, Karen Dillon, David S. Duncan, Clayton M. Christensen ...

The foremost authority on innovation and growth presents a path-breaking book on business strategy every company needs to transform innovation from a game of chance to one in which they develop products and services customers not only want to buy, but are willing to pay premium prices for.How do companies know how to grow? How can they create products that they are sure customers want to buy? Can ... Read more

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The foremost authority on innovation and growth presents a path-breaking book on business strategy every company needs to transform innovation from a game of chance to one in which they develop products and services customers not only want to buy, but are willing to pay premium prices for.How do companies know how to grow? How can they create products that they are sure customers want to buy? Can
... Read more
Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?

Leading a Great Enterprise Through Dramatic Change

by Louis V. Gerstner Jr. ...

In 1990, IBM was a corporate dinosaur on the brink of extinction, with the business world watching what looked like the final chapter of an American icon.The company was paralyzed by its own bureaucracy, losing billions, and had completely lost touch with its customers. The consensus was clear: IBM was too big, too slow, and had to be broken up to survive.Then Lou Gerstner was brought in as CEO. ... Read more

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In 1990, IBM was a corporate dinosaur on the brink of extinction, with the business world watching what looked like the final chapter of an American icon.The company was paralyzed by its own bureaucracy, losing billions, and had completely lost touch with its customers. The consensus was clear: IBM was too big, too slow, and had to be broken up to survive.Then Lou Gerstner was brought in as CEO.
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Your Brain at Work, Revised and Updated

Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long

by David Rock ...

A researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of brain science can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives.Emily and Paul are the parents of two young children, and professionals with different careers. Emily is the newly ... Read more

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A researcher and consultant burrows deep inside the heads of one modern two-career couple to examine how each partner processes the workday—revealing how a more nuanced understanding of brain science can allow us to better organize, prioritize, recall, and sort our daily lives.Emily and Paul are the parents of two young children, and professionals with different careers. Emily is the newly
... Read more
Impact Players

How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact

by Liz Wiseman ...

Thinkers50 Top 10 Best New Management Books for 2022Why do some people break through and make an impact while others get stuck going through the motions?In every organization there are Impact Players—those indispensable colleagues who can be counted on in critical situations and who consistently receive high-profile assignments and new opportunities. Whether they are on center stage or behind the ... Read more

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Thinkers50 Top 10 Best New Management Books for 2022Why do some people break through and make an impact while others get stuck going through the motions?In every organization there are Impact Players—those indispensable colleagues who can be counted on in critical situations and who consistently receive high-profile assignments and new opportunities. Whether they are on center stage or behind the
... Read more
Practice Perfect

42 Rules for Getting Better at Getting Better

by Doug Lemov, Erica Woolway, Katie Yezzi ...

Rules for developing talent with disciplined, deliberate, intelligent practiceWe live in a competition loving culture. We love the performance, the big win, the ticking seconds of the clock as the game comes down to the wire. We watch games and cheer, sometimes to the point of obsession, but if we really wanted to see greatness—wanted to cheer for it, see it happen, understand what made it happen ... Read more

$21.99 AUD

Rules for developing talent with disciplined, deliberate, intelligent practiceWe live in a competition loving culture. We love the performance, the big win, the ticking seconds of the clock as the game comes down to the wire. We watch games and cheer, sometimes to the point of obsession, but if we really wanted to see greatness—wanted to cheer for it, see it happen, understand what made it happen
... Read more
The E-Myth Physician

Why Most Medical Practices Don't Work and What to Do About It

by Michael E. Gerber ...

Michael E. Gerber, bestselling author of The E-Myth Revisited shares his powerful insights to lead independent physicians to successful practices and enriched lives.Michael Gerber has dedicated much of his professional life to the study of entrepreneurship and business dynamics. His E-Myth Academy is renown in the entrepreneurial world for its business insight and guidance as well as its ... Read more

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Michael E. Gerber, bestselling author of The E-Myth Revisited shares his powerful insights to lead independent physicians to successful practices and enriched lives.Michael Gerber has dedicated much of his professional life to the study of entrepreneurship and business dynamics. His E-Myth Academy is renown in the entrepreneurial world for its business insight and guidance as well as its
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Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive

Outsell, Outmanage, Outmotivate, and Outnegotiate Your Competition

by Harvey B. Mackay ...

This straight-from-the-hip handbook by bestselling author and self-made millionaire Harvey Mackay spells out the path to success for readers everywhere. They will learn how to:Outsell by getting appointments with people who absolutely, positively do not want to see you, and then making them glad they said "yes!"Outmanage by arming yourself with information on prospects, customers, and competitors ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

This straight-from-the-hip handbook by bestselling author and self-made millionaire Harvey Mackay spells out the path to success for readers everywhere. They will learn how to:Outsell by getting appointments with people who absolutely, positively do not want to see you, and then making them glad they said "yes!"Outmanage by arming yourself with information on prospects, customers, and competitors
... Read more
8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility

by Chuen Chuen Yeo ...

The world is ever-changing in unpredictable ways.As a leader, you need to constantly re-examine your assumptions of what it means to be "great" as old models of leadership quickly fade into irrelevance. In short, you need an agile mindset.But how can you, as a leader, become agile?We need to update and disrupt past definitions of leadership -- to challenge ourselves and test our relevance often. ... Read more

$14.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

The world is ever-changing in unpredictable ways.As a leader, you need to constantly re-examine your assumptions of what it means to be "great" as old models of leadership quickly fade into irrelevance. In short, you need an agile mindset.But how can you, as a leader, become agile?We need to update and disrupt past definitions of leadership -- to challenge ourselves and test our relevance often.
... Read more
Imperfect Leadership

A book for leaders who know they don't know it all

by Steve Munby ...

In Imperfect Leadership: A book for leaders who know they don't know it all, Steve Munby eloquently reflects upon and describes a leadership approach that is strong on self-awareness and positive about the importance of asking for help.Foreword by Michael Fullan.When asked to describe his own leadership style, Steve uses the word 'imperfect'. This is not something he apologises for; he feels ... Read more

$23.45 AUD

In Imperfect Leadership: A book for leaders who know they don't know it all, Steve Munby eloquently reflects upon and describes a leadership approach that is strong on self-awareness and positive about the importance of asking for help.Foreword by Michael Fullan.When asked to describe his own leadership style, Steve uses the word 'imperfect'. This is not something he apologises for; he feels
... Read more
Prepared

What Kids Need for a Fulfilled Life

by Diane Tavenner ...

A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children’s future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America’s most innovative public-school networks“A treasure trove of deeply practical wisdom that accords with everything I know about how children thrive.”—Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of GritIn 2003, Diane Tavenner ... Read more

$18.31 AUD

A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children’s future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America’s most innovative public-school networks“A treasure trove of deeply practical wisdom that accords with everything I know about how children thrive.”—Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of GritIn 2003, Diane Tavenner
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Dark Horse

Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment

by Todd Rose, Ogi Ogas ...

For generations, we've been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This "standard formula" works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it seems like there's no other practical path to financial security and a fulfilling life. But what if there is ... Read more

$8.99 AUD

For generations, we've been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. This "standard formula" works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it seems like there's no other practical path to financial security and a fulfilling life. But what if there is
... Read more
Craig & Fred

A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other

by Craig Grossi ...

The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity."In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young ... Read more

$11.99 AUD

The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity."In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON—the most elite fighters in the Corps—in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young
... Read more
Leadership: 101 Tips to Better Elevate Yourself and the People Around You - Learn How to Influence, And Master Business Skills, Coaching and Communication

by Bert Garza ...

Issues of leadership have various exposures, understanding and relative capacities. Leadership comes easily to some people while some other people struggle with it. While some people are natural crowd pullers, some people struggle to come out of their shells when it comes to relating with people. Whatever level you find yourself, this book is what you need.Here are some 101 tips that will surely ... Read more

$8.34 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

Issues of leadership have various exposures, understanding and relative capacities. Leadership comes easily to some people while some other people struggle with it. While some people are natural crowd pullers, some people struggle to come out of their shells when it comes to relating with people. Whatever level you find yourself, this book is what you need.Here are some 101 tips that will surely
... Read more
The Captain's Run

What it Takes to Lead the All Blacks

by Gregor Paul ...

How the captains of the last 50 years have gone about leading the world's most successful rugby team.The job of All Blacks captain comes with a scrutiny that puts it alongside the prime minister in terms of profile and public expectation. It takes a strong, confident and assured personality to captain a team where failure is never tolerated.The Captain's Run is a behind the scenes journey into the ... Read more

$9.99 AUD

How the captains of the last 50 years have gone about leading the world's most successful rugby team.The job of All Blacks captain comes with a scrutiny that puts it alongside the prime minister in terms of profile and public expectation. It takes a strong, confident and assured personality to captain a team where failure is never tolerated.The Captain's Run is a behind the scenes journey into the
... Read more
Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken

Transform Your Life with the Power of Authenticity

by Mike Robbins ...

Praise for Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken"Mike's book is a wonderful expression of authenticity in action—clear, honest, instructive, and a passionate call to be your true Divine Self."—Cheryl Richardson, New York Times best-selling author, Take Time for Your Life"Mike Robbins provides a clear guide for intelligently and compassionately coming face-to-face with yourself and loving the ... Read more

$24.99 AUD

Praise for Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken"Mike's book is a wonderful expression of authenticity in action—clear, honest, instructive, and a passionate call to be your true Divine Self."—Cheryl Richardson, New York Times best-selling author, Take Time for Your Life"Mike Robbins provides a clear guide for intelligently and compassionately coming face-to-face with yourself and loving the
... Read more
The Principal 2.0

Three Keys to Maximizing Impact

by Michael Fullan ...

Break out of the traditional, narrow role of principal and transform your school for the betterIn 2014 Michael Fullan set his sights on the daily needs of school leaders in his bestselling book The Principal. This updated edition shows how the principal’s role continues to change—alongside our changing world—and how we can embrace the transformation in short order. As crucial in-school influencers ... Read more

$29.99 AUD

Break out of the traditional, narrow role of principal and transform your school for the betterIn 2014 Michael Fullan set his sights on the daily needs of school leaders in his bestselling book The Principal. This updated edition shows how the principal’s role continues to change—alongside our changing world—and how we can embrace the transformation in short order. As crucial in-school influencers
... Read more
A Woman's Education

by Jill Ker Conway ...

Conway opens with her assessment of her life, passions, possibilities and the making of her decision to leave Canada and return to the United States to become Smith's first woman president. Settling into her new environment, she is at once struck by the beauty of the Connecticut Valley and the Olmstead-designed Smith campus - but also by the College's financial problems and a quarrelsome and ... Read more

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Conway opens with her assessment of her life, passions, possibilities and the making of her decision to leave Canada and return to the United States to become Smith's first woman president. Settling into her new environment, she is at once struck by the beauty of the Connecticut Valley and the Olmstead-designed Smith campus - but also by the College's financial problems and a quarrelsome and
... Read more

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