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Summary and notes on books of relevance from across the leadership spectrum.

On Becoming A Leader

Compiled by Chuck Olson

Title: On Becoming A Leader Author: Warren Bennis Copyright: 2009 No leader sets out to be a leader. People set out to live their lives, expressing themselves fully. When that expression is of value, they Continue reading …

How To Lead When You’re Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority

Compiled by Chuck Olson

Title: How To Lead When You’re Not in Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority Author: Clay Scroggins & Andy Stanley Copyright Date: 2017 Great leaders lead with or without the authority and learn to Continue reading …

Managing the Non-Profit Organization: Principles and Practices

Compiled by Chuck Olson

Title: Managing the Non-Proft Organization: Principles and Practices Author: Peter F. Drucker Copyright Date: 1990 Initially I thought that Managing the Nonprofit Organization: Principles and Practices would be too narrow of a focus for Book Continue reading …

Designed To Lead: The Church and Leadership Development

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Title: Designed To Lead: The Church and Leadership Development Author: Eric Geiger & Kevin Peck Copyright Date: 2016 Authors Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck in their book Designed to Lead: The Church and Leadership Development Continue reading …

Principle-Centered Leadership

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Title: Principled-Centered Leadership Author: Stephen R. Covey Copyright Date: 1990 Written over 25 years ago, the content of Stephen R. Covey’s Principled-Centered Leadership continues to set an essential standard for character-based leadership. One snapshot of Continue reading …

Simplify: Ten Practices to Unclutter Your Soul

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Title: Simplify: Ten Practices to Unclutter Your Soul Author: Bill Hybels Copyright Date: 2014 As a leader, perhaps you are in a season of “too much.” Too much to do. Too much on the calendar. Continue reading …

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

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Title: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Author: David Allen Copyright Date: 2001 Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity is a veritable boot camp for those who are looking to elevate Continue reading …

Stuck: Navigating the Transitions of Life & Leadership

Compiled by Chuck Olson

Title: Stuck: Navigating the Transitions of Life & Leadership Author: Terry B. Walling Copyright: 2008 Whether for yourself or those you lead, understanding how to negotiate the transitions of life and leadership is an essential Continue reading …

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Everyone’s life gets better when a leader’s life gets stronger.

– Chuck Olson

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