"Golden Nuggets of Leadership" is appealing to new managers, supervisors, seasoned leaders and the student striving to become a leader. Believing that effective leadership requires strong character and the ability to empower others, "Golden Nuggets of Leadership" is filled with helpful insights and techniques (Leadership Nuggets) for folks at any level and in any industry. All teachings in the book come from a coaching perspective proven to advance results. These Leadership Nuggets focus heavily on building self-leadership skills and strengthening business relations by providing tools, perspectives and strategies to build better rapport, use empowering communication, understand style differences, manage conflict and build teams. This book is a fast read and filled with real life examples and case scenarios. It also has several exercises and activities: some meant for the reader and others for the whole team. The most unique aspect of this book is that it reveals a process which advances results not only in the reader's business relationships but also in their personal life.

"It can be scary. It can be overwhelming. It can be immensely rewarding. What is this thing that can have people confused with conflicting emotions? What is it that everyone believes will instantly give them the status and power they desire yet inspires so little interest for learning the good, bad and ugly lessons? Leadership." - Excerpt from Nicole's book.You can learn about leadership from academic theories, books, or from leadership consultants. However, the lessons that will drive all those theories home are the ones learned as you are applying them or observing others in the real world as a professional. Leadership is an influence. Without leadership, we cannot progress as a race. The first responsibility of a leader is to define the reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant. To quote Jesus Christ: "If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall in the ditch."That is why leadership is so important. Great leadership shapes nations, and aspiring leaders are definitely its driving force. It's no wonder why true leaders are sometimes worshiped as demigods.Are you tired of those "serious" leadership books based just on theory and nothing more?Meet Nicole F. Smith!As she says in her book "This leadership journey that I have been on for the past 20 years has been one of many smiles, much laughter, buckets of tears, and pockets full of golden nuggets. Some of these golden nuggets, 20 in particular, I have polished up to share with you."An amazing journey of leadership from the vantage point of a Gen X leader. In her book, Nicole shares her lessons learned while being stuck in the battle between millennials and baby boomers caught right in the cross-fire, for her presence in leadership for 20 years. Practical lessons in a quick and easy read, combined with different leadership styles, with anecdotes and humor. That's what you get from this wonderful book.Help employees be the best version of themselves and help leaders to create a fulfilling legacy."A few shiny golden nuggets I have learned is that leadership takes heart. It takes bravery, and it takes courage." So take it!

Golden Nuggets is a compendium of time tested, proven principles and best practices for leadership and management. While all of them have a theoretical basis, they are derived from the authors experience gained over a 45 year professional career with military and industry. They truly are reflections in leadership and management from a real practitioners perspective. Specific examples of how the principles and best practices were applied are presented, but generic lessons learned are derived that have wide ranging applicability. Leaders and managers at all levels will find this book interesting and a valuable reference.

"It can be scary. It can be overwhelming. It can be immensely rewarding. What is this thing that can have people confused with conflicting emotions? What is it that everyone believes will instantly give them the status and power they desire yet inspires so little interest for learning the good, bad and ugly lessons? Leadership." - Excerpt from Nicole's book.You can learn about leadership from academic theories, books, or from leadership consultants. However, the lessons that will drive all those theories home are the ones learned as you are applying them or observing others in the real world as a professional. Leadership is an influence. Without leadership, we cannot progress as a race. The first responsibility of a leader is to define the reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant. To quote Jesus Christ: "If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall in the ditch."That is why leadership is so important. Great leadership shapes nations, and aspiring leaders are definitely its driving force. It's no wonder why true leaders are sometimes worshiped as demigods.Are you tired of those "serious" leadership books based just on theory and nothing more?Meet Nicole F. Smith!As she says in her book "This leadership journey that I have been on for the past 20 years has been one of many smiles, much laughter, buckets of tears, and pockets full of golden nuggets. Some of these golden nuggets, 20 in particular, I have polished up to share with you."An amazing journey of leadership from the vantage point of a Gen X leader. In her book, Nicole shares her lessons learned while being stuck in the battle between millennials and baby boomers caught right in the cross-fire, for her presence in leadership for 20 years. Practical lessons in a quick and easy read, combined with different leadership styles, with anecdotes and humor. That's what you get from this wonderful book.Help employees be the best version of themselves and help leaders to create a fulfilling legacy."A few shiny golden nuggets I have learned is that leadership takes heart. It takes bravery, and it takes courage." So take it!

Golden Nuggets is a compendium of time tested, proven principles and best practices for leadership and management. While all of them have a theoretical basis, they are derived from the author's experience gained over a 45 year professional career with military and industry. They truly are reflections in leadership and management from a real practitioner's perspective. Specific examples of how the principles and best practices were applied are presented, but generic lessons learned are derived that have wide ranging applicability. Leaders and managers at all levels will find this book interesting and a valuable reference.

Smart leaders learn from their own mistakes. Smarter leaders learn from other’s mistakes and their successes. Bestselling author and leadership guru Dr. John C. Maxwell wants to help you become the smartest leader you can be by sharing Leadership Gold with you. After more than forty years of leading and teaching, Maxwell has mined the gold so you don't have to. Each gold nugget is contained in one of twenty-six chapters designed to be a six-month mentorship from the international leadership expert. A leader among leaders, Maxwell promised himself early in his career that he wouldn't write this book until he was sixty. Now, the time is finally here. In Leadership Gold, he shares valuable lessons such as: Don’t send your sucks to eagle school People quit people, not companies Influence should be loaned but never given When you get kicked in the rear, you know you’re out in front People will summarize your life in one sentence – pick it now With his signature style, Maxwell comes alongside like a mentor, candidly taking you through what feels like a one-on-one leadership program.?Each chapter contains detailed application exercises and a “Mentoring Moment” for leaders who desire to mentor others using the book. Leadership Gold offers the best of the best, the tried-and-true lessons that no one but Maxwell can share.

Dig for gold in this book..."We all learn from our life experiences. It is a wonderful privilege o offer some of what I have learned with the next generation and help them as much as possible in via this book." -Dr. Dennis Golden, Golden Nuggets"Dr. Dennis (Denny) Golden has gleaned wisdom from his rich life experiences that will enrich your life immeasurably as a student, scholar, spouse, professional, parent, businessperson or employee, and spiritual seeker. I recommend you dig deep daily in each of these golden wisdom nuggets and find priceless gems for living your life richly, wisely, and abundantly."-Dr. Larry KeefauverBestselling Author & International Teacher

Gold Nuggets for Leaders and Future Leaders is a practical tool for current and new emerging leaders. Gold nuggets are found throughout the book to assist leaders rediscover their passion and fulfill their destiny as leaders. This book will assist all in their self-examination as a leader. Chapters entitled Are You a Leader? and Characteristics of a Leader are some of the gold nuggets in this book that will leave the reader examining their role as a leader and future leader. "The gold nuggets in this book will assist every leader and future leader strive to become a great leader." John D. Smith CEO/CO-Founder of Homewurx "Dr. Pamela J. Smith-Downing has awakened the leader within all who read this book. This book's content aspires all to examine their character as a leader." Veronica A. Legette Sergeant Major (Retired) U.S. Army MA, CRC "A must read for leaders and future leaders." Antoine A. Scott CEO/Founder of Class Limousine Worldwide CEO/Founder of UCONN Shuttle Commissioner Development Commission, City of New Haven, CT Commissioner Board Member, Greater New Haven Business and Professional Association Dr. Pamela J. Smith-Downing is the CEO and founder of PJD Enterprises L.L.C. and COO/CO-Founder of Victorious Christian Living Ministries where her husband Steven Downing serves as CEO/CO-Founder. Dr. Pamela travels around the world leading and motivating others to reach beyond their potential. She conducts leadership seminars, conferences, and training sessions in the private industry and corporate settings. She is a transformational leader and has been recognized for her many achievements and service by government agencies, dignitaries, and elected officials. Dr. Pamela is also the author of Intimacy with God, A Yearly Journey of Praying God's Word; Honoring Your Pastor's Wife, the Keys to Her and Your Success, and Ministerial Ethics a Practical Guide for all Clergy.

One of Booklist's Top 10 Business Books of 2002 and a BusinessWeek, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today business bestseller "Management professor Oren Harari adopts Colin Powell's rise into the upper ranks of American power as a model for decision makers in the private sector. Harari hails Powell's character as the essence of a host of supple executive virtues, from defining and defending rational objectives to playing the provocateur against outdated modes of boardroom thinking."--The Washington Post "Powell appears to be a natural born leader with an intuitive sense of strategy for advancement in war and politics. For those of us who are not so lucky to have such diplomacy inherently, Harari's book can teach us how to lead effectively following Powell's example."--USA Today "This is a 'battle-tested' leadership book and although the author has shown how to apply these principles in the corporate venue, you don't have to be a CEO to benefit from the words and wisdom of Colin Powell."--Booklist

Leadership Principles for Lasting Success Leadership makes great companies, but few of us truly understand how to turn ourselves and others into great leaders. One company—the Jesuits—pioneered a unique formula for molding leaders and in the process built one of history’s most successful companies.In this groundbreaking book, Chris Lowney reveals the leadership principles that have guided the Jesuits for more than 450 years: self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism. Lowney shows how these same principles can make each of us a dynamic leader in the twenty-first century.