Books

This list contains some of the many titles available on youth leadership (and leadership in general), whether for personal reading or to use within a group setting. Most are available through your local bookstore or library. If you have difficulty locating a title, please call and perhaps we can assist.

This list is updated periodically and we welcome suggestions for new books to be added. Older books are included if they are considered "classic" leadership resources and still relevant in the 21st century.

101 Ways to Integrate Personal Development Into Core Curriculum: Lessons in Character Education for Grades K-12 by Mary Ann Conroy. University Press of America, 2000.

A Higher Standard of Leadership: Lessons from the Life of Gandhi by Keshavan Nair. Berrett-Koehler, 1994.

A Leader's Legacy by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. Jossey-Bass, 2006.

A Social Change Model of Leadership: Guidebook, Version III. Higher Education Research Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, 1996. [Order through National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs - 301.314.7174]

A Whack on the Side of the Head: How to Unlock Your Mind for Innovation by Roger von Oech. Warner, 1983.

Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value by Bill George. Jossey-Bass, 2004 (paperback).

Bottomless Baggie by Karl Rohnke. Kendall/Hunt, 1991.

Bridges to Accessibility: A Primer for Including Persons with Disabilities in Adventure Curricula by Mark D. Havens. Kendall/Hunt, 1992.

Building Everyday Leadership in All Teens: Attitudes and Actions for Respect and Success by Mariam G. MacGregor. Free Spirit Publishing, 2006.

Cowstails and Cobras II: A Guide to Games, Initiatives, Ropes Course, and Adventure Curriculum by Karl Rohnke. Kendall/Hunt, 1989.

Cradle of Greatness: What Our Eight Greatest Presidents had in Common in Youth by Donald G. Ferguson. 1st Books Library, 2001.

Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. Jossey-Bass, Inc. 1993.

Designing Student Leadership Programs: Transforming the Leadership Potential of Youth by Mariam G. MacGregor. Youthleadership.com, 3rd Edition, 2005.

Developing Student Leaders: How to Motivate, Select, Train, Empower Your Kids to Make a Difference (Youth Ministry) by Ray Johnstone. Youth Specialties, Zondervan Publishing House, 1992.

Directory of American Youth Organizations: A Guide to 500 Clubs, Groups, Troops, Teams, Societies, Lodges, and More for Young People by Judith B. Erickson. Free Spirit Publishing, 1998.

Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner. Jossey-Bass, 1999.

Everyday Leadership: Attitudes and Actions for Respect and Success by Mariam G. MacGregor. Free Spirit Publishing, 2006.

Games Trainers Play: Experiential Learning Exercises by Edward E. Scannell & John Newstrom. McGraw-Hill, 1980.

In Search of Excellence: Lessons from America's Best-Run Companies by Tom Peters. Warner Books, 1988.

Kick it In: Developing the Self-Motivation to Take The Lead by Fran Kick, 2001..

Lead Now or Step Aside: The Ultimate Handbook for Student Leaders by Eric Chester, Editor. ChesPress, 2000.

Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge by Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus. Harperbusiness, 1997.

Leadership by James MacGregor Burns. Harper Collins, 1985.

The Leadership Challenge Planner: An Action Guide to Achieving Your Personal Best by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner. Josey-Bass, 1999.

Leadership Education: A Source Book of Courses and Programs by Frank H. Freeman, Mary K. Schwartz, Kristin P. Axtman Center for Creative Leadership, 1998.

Leadership in the Movies (DVD) by Motivational Media Assemblies/Herff-Jones. 2003. Follow this link, click on Leadership Store, click on Multimedia (http://www.nasc.us)

Leadership Lessons: Lessons to Lead By by National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1998.

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way by Jim Lundy. Berkley Books, 1986.

Leadership is an Art by Max DePree. Doubleday, 2004.

Leadership Jazz by Max DePree. Dell, 1993.

Leadership Resources: A Guide to Training and Development Tools by Frank H. Freeman, Mary K. Schwartz, Kristin P. Axtman Center for Creative Leadership, 1998.

Making Common Sense: Leadership As Meaning-Making in a Community of Practice by William H. Drath & Charles J. Palus. Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC, 1994.

Managing With Carrots by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. Gibbs-Smith Publishing, 2001.

More Games Trainers Play: Experiential Learning Exercises by Edward E. Scannell & John Newstrom. McGraw-Hill, 1983.

More Leadership Lessons: 50 Lessons Plans for Teaching Leadership Skills and Concepts by National Association for Secondary School Principals, 2003.

More New Games...and Playful Ideas from the New Games Foundation by Andrew Fluegelman. Dolphin/Doubleday, 1981.

On Becoming A Leader by William Bennis. Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1989.

Principle-Centered Leadership by Steven Covey. Summit Books, 1991.

Pigeonholed in the Land of Penguins: A Tale of Seeing Beyond Stereotypes by Barbara "BJ" Hateley & Warren H. Schmidt. American Management Association, 2000.

Politics, Leadership, and Justice by The Great Books Foundation (50th Anniversary Series), 1998.

Race Matters by Cornel West. Beacon Press, 1993.

Setting Your Genius Free: How to Discover your Spirit and Calling by Dick Richards. Berkley Books, 1998.

Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer by Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell. Viking Publishing, 2001.

Silver Bullets: A Guide to Initiative Problems, Adventure Games & Trust Activities by Karl Rohnke. Kendall/Hunt, 1994.

Six Thinking Hats by Edward DeBono. Little, Brown, and Company, 1985.

Stand Up and Be Counted: The Volunteer Resource Book by J. Knipe. Simon & Schuster, 1992.

Still More Games Trainers Play: Experiential Learning Exercises by Edward E. Scannell & John Newstrom. McGraw-Hill, 1991.

Students Taking the Lead: The Challenges and Rewards of Empowering Youth in Schools by Judith A. Boccia (Editor). Jossey-Bass, 1997.

Teambuilding with Teens: Activities for Leadership, Decision-Making, and Group Success by Mariam G. MacGregor. Free Spirit Publishing, 2008.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. Fireside (Simon & Schuster), 1998.

The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories by William J. Bennett. Touchstone (Simon & Schuster), 1993.

The Bottomless Bag by Karl Rohnke. Kendall/Hunt, 1991.

The Complete Guide to Service Learning: Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum & Social Action by Catheryn Berger Kaye. Free Spirit Publishing, 2004.

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Leadership by Andrew J. DuBrin. Alpha Books, 1998. 

The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization by Peter Senge. Doubleday Publishing, 1990.

The Leadership Challenge, 3rd Edition by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. Jossey-Bass, Inc. 2003.

The Moral Compass: Stories for Life’s Journey by William J. Bennett. Simon & Schuster, 1995.

The New Encyclopedia of Group Activities  by Lorraine Uken. Pfeiffer & Company, 2004.

The New Encyclopedia of Icebreakers by Miriam McLaughlin and Sandra Peyser. Pfeiffer & Company, 2004.

The New Leaders: Guidelines on Leadership Diversity in America by Ann M. Morrison. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1992.

The Pursuit of Wow: Every Person’s Guide to Topsy Turvy Times by Tom Peters. Vintage Books, 1994.

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell. Little, Brown and Company, 2000; 2002.

Tricks for Trainers by Dave Arch. Resources for Organizations, Inc., 1993.

Wake Up Your Creative Genius by Kurt Hanks and Jay Parry. Crisp Publishers, 1991.

Women of Influence, Women of Change: A Cross-Generational Study of Leaders and Social Change by Helen Astin and Carol Leland. Jossey-Bass, Inc. 1991.

Youth Leadership: A Guide to Understanding Leadership Development in Adolescents by Josephine A. van Linden & Carl I. Fertman. Jossey-Bass, Inc. 1998.

Youth Leadership in Action: A Guide to Cooperative Games & Group Activities, Written By and For Youth Leaders Project Adventure. Kendall/Hunt, 1994.

Youth Leadership In Action (Instructor Manual and Youth Workbook) [Various ages-Elementary, Middle, High School] by The J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership. (http://www.fanning.uga.edu)

 

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