Virtual Leadership

Learn the foundational values, beliefs, and principles that uphold and guide effective educational leaders and their schools. Cultivate and sustain a positive culture within your academic community that effectively articulates your vision and purpose for academic instruction, curriculum, assessment, and achievement. Align and direct staff and teachers to collaborate to accomplish annual objectives. Plan and provide meaningful professional development to improve instructional strategies and increase student achievement. Assist teachers to clarify school and classroom instructional goals, ...

Leadership can be complex, difficult, demanding, and stressful. It is not surprising that there are so many books, programs, trainings, consultants, and coaches that exist to help leaders develop leadership and management skills. Leaders play an important role in employee satisfaction and ultimately the success or failure of an organization. Communication is at the heart of all leadership skills, and it is frequently an area of focus by consultants and trainers. As Kotter, a New York Times bestselling author and retired Harvard Business School professor, explained, “What leaders really do...

Ready to thrive as a new leader in a world of constant change and challenge? The 12 Ordeals of Leadership is your blueprint to rapidly develop leadership skills and confidently conquer the trials every modern leader faces. This persuasive guide turns leadership development into an adventure—showing you how to master the make-or-break moments that define successful leadership. In this groundbreaking book, G. Damon Wells structures leadership growth around three powerful categories of ordeals: Ordeals by Fire, Ordeals by Water, and Ordeals by Combat. The Ordeals by Fire test your ability to...

Leaders rely on business people to see the big picture and get things done. They want mindset and mojo, all in one! The problem is that all business people aren’t wired that way, and that’s where The Business Acumen Handbook comes in. The main idea behind The Business Acumen Handbook is to help managers understand the pillars of their company’s business, and to operate more effectively and efficiently. After reading this book, you'll be able to: Understand and apply the dimensions of business acumen that focus on people, processes, projects, and products so that you can see the “big...

Pastoral leadership is one of the most sacred and demanding callings in the world. It is a life of both privilege and pressure, joy and sorrow, visibility and loneliness. As shepherds of God's people, we are called to feed the flock, guard the truth, serve with humility, and lead with vision—all while walking closely with the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. This devotional was written for you, pastor. Not just the platform preacher, but the prayer warrior. Not just the decision-maker, but the soul-carer. Whether you lead a rural church of fifty or an urban congregation of five thousand, the...

Book Description: Are you ready to elevate your leadership and become a successful CEO? "CEO Excellence" is your ultimate guide to mastering the essential skills every CEO needs to thrive. Whether you're looking to improve your leadership, boost employee motivation, or maintain a healthy work-life balance, this book offers clear strategies, actionable insights, and real-world examples that will take your leadership to the next level. Inside this comprehensive guide, you will learn: Effective Leadership Skills: How to inspire and motivate your team, set a clear vision, and lead by example. ...

This book is great for beginners and those seeking general knowledge. It focuses on the basic skills,methodologies, responsibilities, and benefits of I/O psychologists; the concept of personality and its influence on employee behavior; the impact of emotionally intelligent leadership in organizations; and the connection between workplace emotions and employee conduct. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy reader understanding at all levels.

Leadership isn’t what it used to be—and that’s exactly why the stakes have never been higher. Gone are the days of rigid hierarchies and “my way or the highway” management. In a world defined by constant disruption, generational shifts, artificial intelligence, and global chaos, yesterday’s leaders are today’s liabilities. To survive—and thrive—you must evolve, or risk irrelevance. Lead with Purpose or Be Led by Circumstance by Douglas Sims, PhD, is more than a leadership book; it’s a wake-up call. Dr. Sims doesn’t deal in clichés or feel-good fluff. He’s been in ...

Master Conversations, Connect Effortlessly, and Build Lasting Relationships Are you tired of awkward silences and superficial conversations? Do you struggle to make a memorable impression at networking events or social gatherings? The Art of Better Small Talk is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of conversation, helping you transform mundane interactions into meaningful connections. Unlock the Secrets of Engaging Conversation In this compelling book, you'll learn the skills and techniques necessary to become a confident, charming, and engaging conversationalist. Whether you're an ...

“Surrounded by Idiots: How Ineffective Communication Causes Chaos” will guide you through changing the way you interact and communicate with others. It will help you navigate through the challenges of communication. Learn how to talk to anyone in the workplace, your children, partners, friends, and those people you may encounter throughout your day. Stop being the problem and mend fences, build a strong workforce, have better relationships, and become the leader you were meant to be. Let this book help you change your life for the better as you learn how to communicate on all levels.

Discover the tools you need to regain emotional control and build meaningful connections with those around you Hate it when your emotions are running the show, and you have no control over it? It's time to harness the power of emotional intelligence and become the man you're meant to be with Emotional Intelligence Toolkit For Men. This is your game plan for a more fulfilling and balanced life, where you feel calm and collected, even when things get tough. See yourself handling conflicts like a boss, building rock-solid bonds with the people you care about, and achieving your goals with ...

The business of creating our built environment remains largely siloed and disconnected today. Owners, designers, construction managers, and trade contractors each defend their profit margins by shifting risk to others and focusing on their own piece of the puzzle. Lean thinking promises to change all this, yet has proven particularly difficult to implement in the building industry. Better Building provides a practical model for putting lean thinking into action and improving the experience of project work. Based on years of experience shifting mindsets and behaviors, this model answers the ...

There is this rumor going around that the idea of women in ministry and leadership isn't biblical. Quite to the contrary, women play all the same roles in Scripture as men save one - and Jesus is the only one who has truly fulfilled that one. Join me on a whirlwind tour through Scripture as we meet Deborah the judge, prophetess, and supreme leader of Israel. We'll meet Huldah, whom the high priest needed to sort out Scripture for him. We'll meet Priscilla who discipled Apollos, Junia the apostle of Jesus, and Phoebe the deacon of the church at Cenchrea. We'll also learn that Paul, far from ...

By 2025, an estimated 70 percent of the workforce will work remotely at least five days each month. In The Virtual Leader, Takako Hirata, an experienced leader of large international virtual teams, shares her proven methods for thriving in the remote workplace with the help of new leadership principles.

In II Corinthians 13:5 we are told to examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith. In Lamentations 3:40 we are told to examine our ways and test them, and to return to doing things the Lord's way. In I Corinthians 11:28 we are to examine ourselves before we partake of communion, to see if we are right with God. In Hebrews 12:15 we are to see to it that no one among us falls short of the grace that God has given us. Galatians 6:4 tells each of us to test his own actions. The writer of Psalm 139:23-24 implores the Lord to search his heart and find out if there is any wicked way in him ...

Does it seem like you never have enough time to get everything done? Keeping on top of your tasks, deadlines, and work schedule can be daunting. Managing Time quickly walks you through the basics.

The Pickleball Leadership Playbook for Educators: How Pickleball Builds Resilient, Connected Educators Discover how the game of pickleball can revolutionize your approach to educational leadership. In The Pickleball Leadership Playbook for Educators, Dr. Kaliym A. Islam—a seasoned leadership expert and educator—combines research-backed insights, relatable stories, and practical strategies to empower teachers at all levels. This book bridges the worlds of pickleball and education, offering actionable tools to help you: Build trust and collaboration in your classroom. Develop quick-...

What Is Kingdom Leadership? The 52 Laws of Kingdom Leadership are power and yet practical principles that will challenge you to follow wholeheartedly in the footsteps of Jesus and His Word. Without a doubt, Jesus is and will always be the standard role model for what true kingdom leadership should be. No human being in history has ever demonstrated such powerful leadership capabilities as Jesus. Jesus' leadership was so powerful and profound that it can still be seen today. And it is for this reason that every child of God, especially those who aspire to be true kingdom leaders, must come ...

You Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership: The Book That Will Change How You Lead—Forever Leadership books are a dime a dozen. Most are filled with corporate clichés, outdated theories, and feel-good fluff that crumbles in the real world. They promise transformation but deliver nothing but recycled buzzwords. This is not that book. G. Damon Wells, a career Army officer with 30 years of military service, has led at every level—from small teams under fire to strategic operations on the global stage. You Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership rips apart the myths that have held leaders back for ...

A practical guide to understanding the hard and soft skills involved in analyzing and improving business processes. This book will introduce you to the Fishbone Diagram, SIPOC, the High-Level Process Map, the Detailed Process Map, the Relationship Map, and the Five Whys. This course teaches you how to understand and apply DMAIC to any scenario. This book also informs and educates on the intricacies of building influence and teams to be able to effectively drive change. You will understand which processes are ripe for change, how to approach change initiatives, and also learn from best ...