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The Leadership Voice
Dr. John Grinnell has partnered with Business Leader magazine to bring his leadership vision to its readers. John shares this vision through monthly articles that highlight some of the key elements of leadership. Readers can use his insight to improve their own leadership skills, and grow personally and professionally.
Each month a link to John's most recent article will be posted on this website with a summary, and the article will be sent out via our newsletter. If you would like to subscribe to receive our newsletter please email us at newsletter@grinnellleadership.com.
Ride the Dragon
Have you ever wondered why people continue to engage in behaviors that they and others know are not leading to success? No one wants to continue arguing with their spouse and fail to reach their business goals. Most people want to feel valued, smart and attractive. We all want to measure up and have a less stressed life but something seems to fight against us. Once examined, understood and befriended, the dragon that stands guard, holding our old wrong behaviors in place, can become a guardian under our control helping us achieve more satisfying outcomes at work and in our personal life... read more
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Recommended Reading
Dr. John Grinnell and the rest of his team continue to stay apprised of the latest research and writings regarding leadership development, the behavioral sciences, and business leadership demands. They have compiled an extensive recommended reading list, which they update quarterly. Please check out the articles and books listed below if you would like to do some reading on your own. If you are looking for a subject in particular or if you have a book that you think should be added, please email us at info@grinnellleadership.com .
Good To Great - Jim Collins
A modern classic. Based on years of research of over 1400 companies, Collins found 11 that were truly great, and has distilled their characteristics down to teachable points.
Primal Leadership - Dan Goleman
A compelling primer on the power and importance of emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership.
Wherever you go, There you Are - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Perhaps The most accessible and meaningful book on “practical” meditation available. Short chapters (2-3 pages) make it easy to read.
Sacred Hoops - Phil Jackson
The great basketball coach gives keen insight into teamwork with highly talented (and often self-centered) individuals.
Selling the Invisible - Harry Beckwith
The insights on marketing your company have been paradigm shifting for the executives we know who have read it.
Danger in the Comfort Zone
Judith M. Bardwick
Outlines “entitlement versus earning” cultures, and provides suggestions for breaking outdated organizational pattern.
The E-Myth - Michael Gerber
Useful book for entrepreneurs and those with small businesses whose technical expertise is still required for business functioning.
The Other 90% - Robert Cooper
Subtitled: “How To Unlock Your Vast Potential For Leadership And Life”. Many useful ideas.
Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand
This presentation of the philosophy of objectivism through a fictional story provides a stimulating counterpoint to today’s society of entitlement and victimhood. Well worth reading (again).
The Tao of Leadership - John Heider
The profound thought of the enduring oriental sage has been renewed for a 21st century leadership context.
Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl
The readable classic of existentialist thought: Frankl’s search for what makes life worth living when faced with the awfulness of life in a concentration camp.
Finding Your North Star - Martha Beck
A self-help workbook that can help you determine who you are and what you want to be and do.