The Leadership Challenge 4th ed
James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner
San Francisco, California: Jossey-Bass, 2008
416pp ISBN: 978–0787984922
This key title aims to help people to further their abilities to lead so that others can get ‘extraordinary’ things done, presenting principles and practices that are based on solid research. It describes the five practices of exemplary leadership, discussing the characteristics that people most admire in leaders, the motives of leaders, how leaders foster collaboration and create a climate for high performance, and how leadership practices can be learnt by anyone.
Network with Confidence
Daphne Clifton
London: A & C Black, 2007
96pp ISBN: 9780713681468
Networking is something that can really improve our career prospects, but it is something that many people actively dread. With advice on how to conquer your nerves, ask the right questions, find out about the right events (and work out which ones to avoid), this book offers a straightforward approach to networking that will build confidence in basic skills, as well as tips to hone the skills of the most seasoned networkers.