Recommended Books
On Student Leadership & Team-Building
Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, and Rebecca R. Merrill
First Things First
"Finally, a book on time management that goes beyond the simple quick fixes of behavioral engineering. A book that connects the investment of time to our deeper priorities in life. Both inspirational and practical, First things First is a priority reading." Charles A. Garfield PhD., author of Peak Performers: New Heroes of American Business
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Leadership by Encouragement
"Two of the most experienced writers and speakers in the field bring their vast backgrounds to a unique text that is revolutionizing leadership and leadership roles. Here are the most practical and motivating exercises available for training leaders. Build an atmosphere of success for everyone in your organization."
Shirley G. Gould
Teenagers: The Continuing Challenge
This book tells how to understand teens and work with them effectively. Following in the tradition of Rudolf Dreikurs and other Adlerians, it offers valuable information and advice for parents and teenagers.
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
"It is a rare experience to find a book nowadays in which Psychology, Philosophy, and Humanism come together in so artful and joyous a fashion. Csikszentmihalyi has provided a work that addresses the seemingly impossible question of 'what is happiness?' in a subtle, but thoroughly readable manner…provocative." — Jerome L. Singer
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Talented Teenagers, The Roots of Success and Failure
The authors conducted a 25-year-long study quantifying the characteristics of successful teenagers.
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Unlimited Power, The New Science of Personal Achievement
This book has 3 focuses: 1) Modeling Human Excellence, 2) The Ultimate Success Formula, and 3) Leadership — The Challenge of Excellence.