Category Archives: Skill Building

Own The Room

Citation for Book: Jen Su, A. Maignan Wilkins, M. Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence. Harvard Business Review Press: Boston, MA; 2013. Recommended by: Cindy (Jungeun) Lee, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy Star Rating: 4.5 / 5 This book can be resourceful to anyone in any step ofContinue reading “Own The Room”

Dare to Lead

Book Citation:  Brown, B.  (2018).  Dare to Lead.  New York; NY: Penguin Random House. Recommended by: Kerry K. Fierke, Ed.D., University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy For those of you familiar with Brene’ Brown, you may have grappled with the term vulnerability, both in creating a space within your organizations and within yourself. In herContinue reading “Dare to Lead”

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Citation for Book: McKeown, Greg. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. First edition. Crown Business, 2014. Recommended by: Kyle Turner, kyle.turner@pharm.utah.edu Star Rating (1-5): 5 Review: What is my area of greatest contribution? How do I make sure I spend my time doing what’s most essential? Can I be more productive and less stressed? How doContinue reading “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less”

The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace – Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People

Citation for Book: Chapman G. White P. Revised and Updated: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace – Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People. Chicago, IL: Northfield Publishing, Inc.; 2012. Recommended by:  David Fuentes, Pacific University Oregon Star Rating (1-5): 5 Stars Review: This book is for anyone seeking to maximize relationships and results inContinue reading “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace – Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People”

Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins

Simmons, A. Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins. New York, NY: AMACOM, 2007. Recommended by Kristin Janke, U of MN, CoP Star Rating:  4 (Really Liked It) Review:   In Heart of Change, Kotter suggests that we respond strongly to story and that facts often aren’t enough.  Kouzes and Posner also emphasize story as an importantContinue reading “Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins”

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

Pink, D. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. New York, NY: Riverhead Books, 2009. Recommended by Kristin Janke, U of MN CoP Start Rating: 4 (Really liked it) Review:  I use this book as an option for students in a leadership best sellers elective.  About 15 students have chosen it so far…all haveContinue reading “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us”

Encouraging the Heart: A Leader’s Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others

Kouzes, J. and Posner, B. Encouraging the Heart: A Leader’s Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass, 2010. Recommended by Kristin Janke, U of MN, CoP Star Rating: 4 (Really Liked It) Review:  Encouraging the Heart is one of the Five Practices of Exemplary Leaders.  At our school, students in theContinue reading “Encouraging the Heart: A Leader’s Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others”

Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It

Kouzes, J. and Posner, B. Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It. John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2011. Recommended by Kristin Janke, U of MN, CoP Star Rating:  Not provided Review: Model the Way is one of the Five Practices of Exemplary Leaders.  At our school, students in the spring leadership electiveContinue reading “Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It”