The resources listed in this toolkit were suggested by Leadership Cattaraugus participants and alumni. We hope that they help you to maximize your leadership skills and build on concepts discussed during the program year. At the same time, readers should know that these links will cause you to leave the Leadership Cattaraugus website and that the linked sites are not under the control of Leadership Cattaraugus. Leadership Cattaraugus is not responsible for the contents of any linked site(s) and inclusion of material does not imply endorsement of the site by Leadership Cattaraugus.
On Leadership
John C. Maxwell Books
How Successful People Lead
The 5 Levels of Leadership
Leadership Gold: Lessons I’ve Learned from a Lifetime of Leading
21 Laws of Leadership
21 Laws of Leadership 10th Anniversary Edition–revised & updated
The 360° Leader
Leadership Promises for Every Day
Leadership 101
The Right to Lead
Leading from the Lockers
The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader’s Day
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
Developing the Leaders Around You
The Power of Leadership
Developing the Leader Within You
The Maxwell Leadership Bible
Daniel Goldman Books
Harvard Business Review on What Makes a Leader?
Primal Leadership: The Hidden Driver of Great Performance
Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence
On Communication
John C. Maxwell Books
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
Tony Alessandria Books
People Smart: Powerful Techniques for Turning Every Encounter into a Mutual Win
Communicating at Work
Non-Manipulative Selling
Other Authors
Leadership Skills | SkillsYouNeed
Effective Communication: Improving Communication Skills …
Communication Skills – Mind Tools
Critical Leadership Skills – Ken Blanchard
10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders – Forbes
The Power of Corporate Communication: Crafting the Voice and Image of Your Business by Paul A. Argenti
Fundamentals of Organizational Communication: Knowledge, Sensitivity, Skills, and Values (5th Edition) by Pamela Shockley-Zalabak
Executive Charisma: Six Steps to Mastering the Art of Leadership by D. A. Benton
The Leader’s Voice: How Your Communication Can Inspire Action and Get Results! by Boyd Clarke
Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goldman Books
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Working with Emotional Intelligence, Bantam Books
The Emotionally Intelligent Workplace
Social Intelligence: The New Science of Social Relationships
Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything
The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: New Insights, More Than Sound
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves and Patrick M. Lencioni
Emotional Intelligence – The Ultimate Guide To Develop Your Emotional Intelligence And Improve Your Communication… by Patrick Cogen
The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book by Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves and Patrick Lencioni
Emotional Intelligence: Quick Guide to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence and Start Applying It Today by William Wyatt
Emotional Intelligence Videos
Emotional Intelligence: How Good Leaders … – YouTube
Emotional Intelligence – YouTube
Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace – YouTube
Emotional Intelligence – Why Your EQ Is More … – YouTube
Daniel Goldman Explains Emotional Intelligence – YouTube
Emotional Intelligence: From Theory to Everyday … – YouTube
Are You Emotionally Intelligent? – YouTube
Daniel Goldman – Working with Emotional Intelligence …
Personal Growth / Development
The Myers & Briggs Foundation – The 16 MBTI® Types www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.htm
The Power of Public Speaking Workshop – Pam Witter
This is an organic workshop designed to demystify the skill we love to hate, while giving attendees clear and practical tips to evolve as an orator. Delivered by nationally published author and speaker, Pamela H. Witter, BA, MBA, CFRE, attendees will hear how she went from shaky and frightened to public and powerful. Witter will walk through a 9-step process in this interactive, engaging, and educational half-day session. The workshop can be adjusted to fit various time frames but is recommended in full. You will:
1. Discover why the skill we love to hate is a “superpower”
2. Learn to position yourself as an industry expert (mastering presence with humility)
3. Identify where you fit in the stages of confidence
4. Answer for yourself, to script or not to script
5. Awaken to the opportunity of embracing you flubs and flaws
6. Gain simple strategies to overcome anxiety
7. Practice together with purpose (voluntary)
8. See the value in facing feedback (integrate or let it go)
9. Hone in on authenticity through story telling (something you never have to memorize)
https://www.beaseedplanter.com/blog/want-to-move-your-career-forward-its-time-to-speak
CliftonStrengths
Excerpt from the book jacket: “In 1998, the Father of Strengths Psychology, Don Clifton (1924-2003), created the original StrengthsFinder assessment and its 34 talent themes. Rooted in 40 years of Clifton’s research, CliftonStrengths ,has helped millions discover and develop their inner talents.”
https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com
John C. Maxwell Books
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
Attitude 101
Your Road Map for Success
Your Bridge to a Better Future
The Journey From Success to Significance
Running With the Giants
The Choice Is Yours
Living at the Next Level
Failing Forward–Turning Your Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success
Success, One Day at a Time
Be All You Can Be
Tough Questions, Honest Answers
Today Matters
Failing Forward
Make Today Count
The Winning Attitude
The Power of Thinking Big
The Power of Attitude
How Successful People Think
Put Your Dream to the Test
Becoming a Person of Influence
The Power of Partnership
The Treasure of a Friend
Talent Is Never Enough
Dare to Dream
Daniel Goldman Books
The Varieties of the Meditative Experience.
The Meditative Mind: The Varieties of Meditative Experience1985: Vital Lies, Simple Truths:
The Psychology of Self Deception Healing Emotions: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Mindfulness, Emotions, and Health Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama
Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence
Tony Alessandria Books
Charisma: Seven Keys to Developing the Magnetism that Leads to Success
Local Training Resources
Dan Antonioli – Management and Leadership Training www.antoniolimc.com
John Stevens-Leadership, Supervision, Human Resources www.jbstevens.com
Jamestown Community College www.sunyjcc.edu
Jamestown Community College Continuing Education
www.sunyjcc.edu/continuing-education
Cattaraugus County Campus
260 N. Union Street
Olean, NY 14760
716-376-7506
University of Pittsburgh, Bradford
Continuing Education & Regional Development
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
300 Campus Drive
Bradford, PA 16701
814-362-5098
http://www.upb.pitt.edu/ContinuingEd/
St. Bonaventure University
– www.sbu.edu
– www.sbu.edu/MBA – Masters in Business Administration
– www.sbu.edu/msl – Masters in Strategic Leadership
Team Work / Team Building
John C. Maxwell Books
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player
The Difference Maker
25 Ways to Win with People
Winning With People
Be a People Person
Equipping 101
Relationships 101
The Power of Influence
Encouragement Changes Everything
“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni.
“Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni
Tony Alessandria DVDs
Pat Lencioni –Five Dysfunction of a Team (LINK)
Team Building YouTube Videos
Team Building Activities That Improve Team Trust – YouTube
Websolutely – Staff Inspirational Team Building Video …
Team building – Topic – YouTube
Team Building Exercise: Team Pen – YouTube
Minefield — Duct Tape Teambuilding Game – YouTube
Funny Motivational Video – TEAM = Together … – YouTube
Workplace Team Building Video – Leadership … – YouTube
Team Building Books
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New Relationship Strategies CD Series
New Relationship Strategies CD Series. By being able to build rapport with anyone you choose, your ability to communicate will get the results you want in any business situation, no matter if you are closing a sale or motivating your team.
Six People IQ Programs on One DVD
This nearly 2½ hour DVD is special– you can watch it all the way through from beginning to end or you can click on any one of the six programs on the DVD. This is especially handy if you’re using the DVD in team building or communications training sessions. Topics include:
- Sending Out Your Best Silent Message
- The Power of Listening Attentively
- Resolving Conflict
- Goal Setting
- Developing Your Charisma
- Time Management
Business Ethics
John C. Maxwell Books
There’s No Such Thing as Business Ethics (There’s Only ONE RULE for Making Decisions)
Think on These Things
The Platinum Rule
TONY ALESSANDRA Books
The Platinum Rule: Discover the Four Basic Business Personalities and How They Can Lead You to Success
TONY ALESSANDRA DVDs
Dr. Tony Alessandra delivers a LIVE Platinum Rule® program in front of several hundred business people in Las Vegas. This one hour DVD is special – you can watch it all the way through from beginning to end or you can click on one of 9 chapters to view particular segments of the DVD.
| Alessandra on Platinum Rule downloadable MP3
Alessandra on the Platinum Rule MP3 provides the perfect in-depth overview of my entire Platinum Rule personality system without exhausting you with too many details. I’ve taken all the choice bits and comic gems from my 20+ years of presenting the Platinum Rule to Fortune 500 companies and put it all down right here on this one hour MP3 you can download instantly. The Platinum Rule Self-Assessment – Paper Version Have you ever wondered why you hit it off with some people immediately, while with others it’s like oil and water? The Platinum Rule Behavioral Profiles Scoring Booklet The Platinum Rule Behavioral Profiles Scoring Booklet is a NEW version. It now includes a whole new 13-page section on Applying Behavioral Styles with Others. Platinum Rule Reminder Card The Platinum Rule Workbook — Paper Version The Platinum Rule workbook is what you need to communicate and win; understand what people REALLY want and what they fear most. With this discovery you understand how to spot each behavioral style. DISC TRAINING |
TONY ALESSANDRA DVD
The DISC Relationship Strategies DVD
Description: In this powerful 69-minute DVD of a live, entertaining program by Dr. Tony Alessandra, you’ll learn:
- Useful techniques for understanding behavioral styles
- Dealing more effectively with anybody and everybody you meet
- The best ways of building rapport
- How to break the ice with strangers
- How to quickly and accurately size people up
- How to adapt your style to make others feel more comfortable
The HRD Press DISCStyles Assessment (5 in a pack)
- Description: The HRD Press DISCStyles 30-item assessment has been crafted specifically to assist organizations in understanding how behaviors impact the success of their employees—and how it all links to the bottom line.
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Description: DISC Relationship Strategies CD Series. We’re talking about some powerful stuff here. Many people think that learning relationship strategies is boring and complicated. I can promise you nothing is further from the truth. This CD series is 5+ hours of entertaining and powerful content peppered with numerous professional actor vignettes and live story segments. |