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As with Learning to Teaching in HE, Ramsden draws upon research and rich conceptual frameworks to provide his readers with a scholarly guide to practice. The burnt-out manager will find insights into how s/he can draw upon the strengths of academic culture to work again another day.

I was favorably disposed toward Conger's compelling analysis in "Learning to Lead" before I began reading his book. I've been thoroughly impressed by his work thru' several articles he's written (one of which synthesizes the highlights of this book-length exposition in a shorter essay form). "L to L" is essentially a "connoisseurship study," with Conger himself in the primary role of scholarly expert/participant-observer. He writes parts of "L to L" in the first person, as he relates his experiences in several of the most popular leadership training programs available on the market today. But he supplements these more subjective impressions w/ more objective critiques of these programs in light of his more scholarly knowledge re: leadership education, as well. The result is a highly engaging, rewarding reflection that blends the immediacy of a compelling autobiography with the longer view and broader perspective of a savvy social-scientific treatise. Conger has mastered all the salient leadership literature during his long academic career. He thus knows extremely well the subject(s) he writes about here. Yet he complements this professorial persona in "L to L" with his more human, accessible side, too. His readers are thus treated to a very balanced, nuanced appraisal of the major pros & cons of most of the most popular leadership-training approaches one finds being practiced today. Conger uses the direct personal experience of training participants (plenty of others that he and his staff have interviewed, as well as his own) to ground the theory that informs his analysis. He understands the premises that undergird the various approaches he writes about, so he is able to illuminate the limitations as well as the inherent potential of each. I understand that Dr. Conger twice rec'd McGill University's Distinguished Teacher Award. It isn't hard to see from reading this volume why he is such an incisive and gifted educator. Although few of us may still be able to take graduate or undergraduate courses from Conger today, anyone who peruses his "Learning to Lead" will be richly rewarded by his trenchant insights about which combinations of leadership training programs might be most effective--and WHY. I recommend this book MOST ENTHUSIASTICALLY to leadership novices as well as more seasoned educators, trainers, and students in this crucially important and rapidly burgeoning field.

It is said that Leaders are Readers, if that is so, Buchanan's Book is a "must read" for all who lead others or wish to. Buchanan has provided a fantastic and fresh approach to the subject of Leadership, bringing together an Action Plan for Leaders that can be implemented today. This book is not full of distant theory, rather it hit me as street proven wisdom. The other thing I loved about this book is that it forces the reader to look at themselves and strive for improvement. I highly recommend this book to all who Lead or want to.

Listen to the Spirit Journal is a very essential tool in furthering my spiritual journey. Not only does it have the
calander and verses from the liturgical word for that particular day but references so that I may read further in my bible what the church around the world is reading/sharing. I call it my "thank-full" journal as every day I write in the adequate spaces what I thank the Lord for that has happenedd in my day, good or bad! The Word, reflection, and beautiful pictures...two thumbs up!

Living the Drama of Faith, formerly The Life of Faith, is a short book by Romano Guardini on the nature of faith, its stages, its evolution, and its importance in our lives. Guardini chose his topics to impact the times in which we live. Knowing faith was what most needed strengthening in a century of two world wars, the Holocaust, the bomb, technology, mass communications and all, he chose this subject to do just that. It is a beautiful little book, certainly amongst his best, and sketches out man (in the world) in proper relationship to God (creator of the world) and his evolution towards this God. So it is man in RIGHT relationship with God, and moving in the RIGHT direction in his life. Highly recommended.

my uncle wrote this and he is in the midle of another book now

Shocking accurate depiction of office life- this is one great book for tomorrow's leaders of industry!

I've had a chance to either see or perform in several of Pat Cook's plays. This one is one of the best. Cook's writing is crisp, genuinely funny and fast paced. His Harry Monday plays are fun to do, especially for high school or college-aged actors. This guy is definitely one of the wittiest American playrights out there. Very refreshing to find someone who can be funny and not use gross, rude or foul language.

Finally, a book has come along that can truly make you a better leader. Over the years, I have bought a plethora of leadership books and this is the first one that is not just a rehash of the same old material. The authors provide sound arguments as to why a SUPERLEADER approach to leadership is the ultimate form of leadership. And they do not stop there. They also provide the reader with a detailed description of the steps necessary to practice SUPERLEADERSHIP.

If you want to learn how to lead yourself as well as lead others, then this book is a must for your library.

Great book! really broke down the notes help me look at the art of guitar playing in a different way. I really uderstood it I would recomend it to anyone! Even a beginner could understand it. Sincerely, Pete.E.Ramirez