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Read & Lead Program

 

...because leaders are readers!

It's easy!
Sign up in advance in OMU 253
$5 deposit to pick up a book.
When you attend the complimentary lunch discussion your deposit will be returned to you!

FALL BOOKS READ

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The Energy Bus
by Jon Gordon


"Jon's book, The Energy Bus, and talk to our team have been very useful tools in helping us build a positive team and culture where our players overcome negativity and challenges to perform at their highest potential."
- Mike Smith, Head Coach, The Atlanta Falcons

"If you want to fuel your family, your career, your team, and your organization with spirit, read this book. Jon’s energy and advice will leap off the page and help you cultivate positive energy in everything you do—and you will make the world a better place for your having been here. Thanks, Jon, for pumping us up and making sure we get on the right bus."
- Ken Blanchard, Co-author of The One Minute Manager® and Leading at a Higher Level



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SOUP: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture
by Jon Gordon


"Read & Lead Alot" program

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The Truth About Leadership:
The No-Fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know
by James Kouzes and Barry Posner




How do you sign up? Once classes start...

  1. Come by OMU 253.  Bring a $5 deposit when you pick up the book. 
      Your $5 will be returned at the lunch!


  2. Enjoy reading the book
 

  3. Join us for a complimentary lunch and book discussion!  The book is yours to keep!


Looking for a Recommended Reading List?
Check on the list below or click below to print a list!
Recommended Reading List


PAST SELECTIONS:
Juggling Elephants
When Reality Hits
Walk the Walk
Monday Morning Choices
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Tribes
The Power of Less
Strengthsfinder 2.0
The Last Lecture
A Letter to America
Confessions from the Corner Office
Vital Friends
The Dip
A Peacock in the Land of Penguins
The Art of Possibility
Success Built to Last
A Leader's Legacy
The Radical Leap
The Tipping Point
Squirrel, Inc.
Night


LISTEN (or watch) the following about making a difference:
Greater than Yourself – concept presented by Steve Farber
You are the Future of Philanthropy – a brief presentation by Katherine Fulton
Coach John Wooden on Success and Winning – a presentation by legendary Basketball Hall of Fame player and coach John Wooden

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http://stevefarber.com/images/farber_headshot.gif “Truly great leaders in life become so because they cause others to be greater than themselves.” –Steve Farber
Welcome to a path-breaking approach to leadership development in the business world and daily life.  Steve Farber—accomplished author, keynote speaker and entrepreneur—offers innovative perspective, thought-provoking ideas and actionable principles to help you and yours become leaders of substance and influence…equipped to change the world for the better, one person at a time.

WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO ONLINE (7:33
minutes):

http://www.viddler.com/explore/SteveFarber/videos/4/
You may want to visit Steve Farber’s Websites to learn more! 
http://stevefarber.com and http://greaterthanyourself.com

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http://images.ted.com/images/ted/98632_113x85.jpg  In this uplifting talk given at a TED conference, Katherine Fulton sketches the new future of philanthropy -- one where collaboration and innovation allow regular people to do big things, even when money is scarce. Giving five practical examples of crowd-driven philanthropy, she calls for a new generation of citizen leaders.

WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD (12:33 minutes):

http://www.ted.com/talks/katherine_fulton_you_are_the_future_of_philanthropy.html

Download this Talk
:

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http://www.bigspeak.com/images/W/john-wooden_01.jpg  With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father's wisdom.

WATCH THE FOLLOWING VIDEO ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD ON ITUNES (17:36 minutes):

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/john_wooden_on_the_difference_between_winning_and_success.html

Download this Talk:

You may want to visit John Wooden’s Website to learn more about the Pyramid of Success:
http://coachwooden.com

 


Note:
We generally have 2 lunch/discussion sessions to choose from for each book.
The number of participants is limited to approximately 25 each session.