What’s in Our Library?

The Serving Leader
By Ken Jennings and John Stahl-Wert 5 Powerful Actions That Will Transform Your Team, Your Business, and Your Community.

	Overview: Mike Wilson is a respected consultant charged with the task of building a new practice area in leadership development. During the new project, he learns that his father is very ill and wants his only child to come home and help him with "a few projects." Mike's father is a well-known, retired CEO, and Mike gets his boss's blessing to take as much time as he needs. Unbeknownst to him, Mike's father and boss, longtime friends, have plotted this visit to help Mike learn some needed leadership and life lessons. So begins this compelling narrative that combines a very human story with the classical Greenleaf theory of servant leadership. KCG's Perspective: Be prepared to have your heart strings pulled when reading this book. This book brings humanity to leadership in a thoughtful and meaningful way that challenges you to think about your purpose, mission and vision as a leader. Struggling organizations looking to optimize their talent pool, start with challenging your leaders to identify their personal purpose and mission within the organization. “The Serving Leader” is life changing. It’s a must have for organizations and individuals desiring a paradigm shift and ultimate transformation.
“… Serving Leaders are people in pursuit of a great purpose…”

Cheetah Project Management
By Michelle LaBrosse, PMP The Fastest Way to Reach Your Goals.

	Overview: Applicable to any industry or field, the methodology outlined presents a proven approach to get projects done in less than three months. It follows the process from project launch to tracking milestones, and from project closeout to recording lessons learned. Examples and templates are provided throughout the text. This book is designed to suit beginners in the project management field as a detailed introduction, as well as serve as a handy reference for experienced professionals. KCG's Perspective: The title, “…Project Management” is a bit misleading. This book is about so much more than project management. The principles in this book help to put in place processes that increase sales, facilitate successful meetings, manage teams and improve organizational and operational strategies. This book is a must have for your library.
“You can have fun with your projects by establishing an open and flexible environment, perfect for the proliferation of ideas and teamwork.” “… knock down barriers so that the project team can work fast and efficiently.” “Focus on the system – not on the people – when dealing with problems.”

Successful Women Think Differently
By Valorie Burton 9 Habits to Make You Happier, Healthier & More Resilient.

	Overview: Popular author and professional certified coach Valorie Burton knows that successful women think differently. They make decisions differently. They set goals differently and bounce back from failure differently. Valorie is dedicated to help women create new thought processes that empower them to succeed in their relationships, finances, work, health, and spiritual life. With new, godly habits, women will discover how to: focus on solutions, not problems, choose courage over fear, nurture intentional relationships, take consistent action in the direction of their dreams and build the muscle of self-control. KCG's Perspective: “Successful Women Think Differently” is generally geared towards individuals, but some of the habits can be beneficial to organizations. Habit 3, “Stop trying to fix your weaknesses” is particularly useful to non-profit organizations. Many non-profit organizations often lose sight of their original reason for being in business. The original purpose for being in business or pursing a cause is often the “strength” of the organization. Financial needs, board member agendas and societal trends have an impact and sway of an organizations focus. Maximizing and focusing on organizational strengths, helps to overcome weaknesses. If you are female, an entrepreneur, high powered executive or mid-level leader (manager) allow yourself to go through a journey of self-discovery. Ms. Burton does a great job of assisting you in this journey. Her spiritually grounded, positive engagement and insightful coaching draws you in to do your “work” in a non-threaten but challenging way. You walk away telling yourself, “I’m ok and I’m on my way. Success is in my DNA.”
“Stop focusing on what’s wrong and start building on what’s right” “The ageless essence of leadership is to create an alignment of strengths in ways that make a system’s weaknesses irrelevant.” by Peter Drucker

The Five Dysfunctions of a TEAM
By Patrick Lencioni A Leadership Fable.

	Overview: In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni turns his keen intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of teams. Kathryn Petersen, Decision Tech's CEO, faces the ultimate leadership crisis: Uniting a team in such disarray that it threatens to bring down the entire company. Throughout the story, Lencioni reveals the five dysfunctions which go to the very heart of why teams even the best ones-often struggle. He outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team. Just as with his other books, Lencioni has written a compelling fable with a powerful yet deceptively simple message for all those who strive to be exceptional team leaders. KCG's Perspective: Lencioni’s simple and practical insight offers precise guidelines to improving, managing and building successful teams. This book is a must read for organizations, leaders and consultants.
“… keeping it simple is critical, whether you run the executive staff at a multi-national company, a small department within a larger organization, or even if you are merely a member of a team that needs improvement.”