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Good Power: Changing a Life. Changing Work. Changing the World.

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T HE TIME TO THINK about power is before you get it. Power is part of leadership, and it can be used in the service of others or for personal gain. Using her life experiences and lessons learned, she draws out principles that define good power. She observes that power that doesn’t produce tangible results is pointless.

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Best Leadership Books of 2011

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These books speak to our need to rethink our core thinking, beliefs and motivations—to do the uncomfortable. Consider : Harnessing the Power of Reflective Thinking In Your Organization by Daniel Patrick Forrester. Related Interest: Best Leadership Books of 2010. Best Leadership Books of 2009. Decision Points by George W.

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First Look: Leadership Books for December 2011

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Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December. Grow : How Ideals Power Growth and Profit at the World's Greatest Companies by Jim Stengel. 360 Degrees of Influence : Get Everyone to Follow Your Lead on Your Way to the Top by Harrison Monarth.

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First Look: Leadership Books for September 2011

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Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September. True North Groups : A Powerful Path to Personal and Leadership Development by Bill George and Doug Baker. The Anywhere Leader : How to Lead and Succeed in Any Business Environment by Mike Thompson.

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First Look: Leadership Books for June 2011

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Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June. Power Genes : Understanding Your Power Persona--and How to Wield It at Work by Maggie Craddock. Power Genes : Understanding Your Power Persona--and How to Wield It at Work by Maggie Craddock. For bulk orders call 1-800-423-8273.

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First Look: Leadership Books for May 2011

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Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May. TouchPoints : Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments by Douglas R Conant and Mette Norgaard. TouchPoints : Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments by Douglas R Conant and Mette Norgaard.

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LeadershipNow 140: December 2011 Compilation

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Here are a selection of tweets from December 2011 that you might have missed: @wallybock >> Imagination Igniters: Books for Leaders. mjasmus: Most read in 2011: 30 Overlooked Acts of Leadership Courage. Among 5 powers leaders need. The worst leadership moments of 2011 - The Washington Post. I don't wait for moods.

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