Dale Galloway with Warren Bird
On-Purpose Leadership
(Beacon Hill Press, 2001)

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Robert E. Lefton and Victor R. Buzzotta
Leadership Through People Skills
(McGraw-Hill, 2004)

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Dick Armey
Armey's Axioms:
40 Hard-Earned Truths from Politics, Faith, and Life
(John Wiley & Sons, 2003)

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Stephen Graves and Thomas Addington
Deep Focus
(Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint. 2004)

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John Baldoni
Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders
(McGraw-Hill, 2003)

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Hanz Finzel
Change Is Like a Slinky
(Northfield Publishers, 2004)

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C. Peter Wagner and Joseph Thompson, editors
Out of Africa
(Regal Books, 2004)

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Stan Toler
The Secret Blend
(Waterbrook Press)

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A delightfully-written parable about building strong relationships. Stan is a pastor and author of more than 50 books — as well as a featured columnist for Leader Links — and anyone who works with people will greatly benefit from this tale about lasting friendships. In fact, you'll probably want to buy copies for all the key leaders in your organization.

Andy Andrews, author of the best-selling book The Travelers Gift, says, "In The Secret Blend, Stan Toler helps us to focus on what matters most: our relationships with the people in our lives. As we share in the truths that Joe learns in Mac's coffee shop, we experience a deeper awareness of our thirst for true friendships and how to obtain them. I can't wait to share this book with my friends!"

Oren Harari
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell
(McGraw Hill)

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Colin Powell is one of America's most-respected leaders, and in this book Harari offers an analysis of what makes Powell such an effective leader. Written for business leaders, the book offers a wealth of practical insights, presented in a direct, enjoyable style. Leaders will benefit from the insights of this leader whose talents and commitment have taken him to the corridors of power.

Tom Marshall
Understanding Leadership
(Baker Books)

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This long-time missionary leader (who died in 1993) draws on New Testament principles to demonstrate the essence of Christian leadership. Understanding Leadership will be of particular value for young leaders who are building a foundation for Christian service in the future. Writing of an earlier edition, Ken Blanchard said, "This is the best book on leadership I have read in the last decade. Tom Marshall is a genius in highlighting key leadership issues and making them accessible to us all."

Andy Stanley
The Next Generation Leader:
Five Essentials for Those Who Will Shape the Future
(Multnomah, 2003)

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Stanley emphasizes five core principles (Competence, Courage, Clarity, Coaching and Character) in this excellent book. The volume would make a wonderful gift for young leaders who can gain much from the insights offered.

Larry J. Michael
Spurgeon on Leadership
(Kregel Publications,2003)

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Jim Herrington, R. Robert Creech and Trisha Taylor
The Leader's Journey
(San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003)

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John C. Maxwell
Thinking for a Change:
11 Ways Highly Successful People Approach Life and Work
(Warner Books, 2003)

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Maxwell guides readers on the journey of mastering "good thinking" to achieve their personal and professional potential. He details the impact and practical value of 11 kinds of thinking, including reflective, shared, creative, unselfish and big-picture.

David Allen
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
(Penguin USA, 2003)

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David Allen has been called the "personal productivity guru," and this interesting book is filled with ideas and insights to help you squeeze more out of your days without feeling overly squeezed. Busy leaders will find practical tools for better productivity. No wonder Ken Blanchard says, "David Allen's strategies for getting on top of your workload are invaluable."

John Stott
Basic Christian Leadership:
Biblical Models of Church, Gospel and Ministry
(InterVarsity Press, 2002)

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In a book for pastors and church leaders, John Stott calls for a shift away from the secular models that dominate much Christian leadership and a return to biblical leadership principles (drawn primarily from Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth). Stott is one of the major figures of the evangelical world, and his teaching is clear and solidly biblical as he calls on today's pastors to find God's at work in the midst of our own weakness.

Stan Toler and Jerry Brecheisen
Lead to Succeed: New Testament Principles for Visionary Leadership
(Beacon Hill Press, 2003)

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Excellent insights on applying biblical truth to the everyday challenges leaders face.

Aubrey Malphurs
Being Leaders: The Nature of Authentic Christian Leadership
(Baker Books, 2003)

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Believing that too many churches and parachurch groups are blindly operating under secular leadership principles and strategies, leadership expert Aubrey Malphurs articulates a working definition of a Christian leader and leadership based on Scripture and his own extensive research, and challenges readers to define and develop leadership in their own ministry.

John C. Maxwell
There's No Such Thing As "Business" Ethics:
There's Only One Rule For Making Decisions
(Warner Faith, 2003)

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Maxwell shows how people can live with integrity by using the Golden Rule as their standard — regardless of religion, culture, or circumstances. Along the way, he delves into the desires of the human heart, reveals the five most common pitfalls that throw people off the ethical track, and teaches how to develop the Midas touch when it comes to personal integrity.

Ken Blanchard and Marc Muchnick
The Leadership Pill: The Missing Ingredient in Motivating People Today
(Free Press, 2003)

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A quick read which contains helpful reminders of some management basics, along with a number of helpful insights and ideas for more effective leadership.