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The Leadership Challenge, 4th Edition by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner. This seminal work presents numerous examples of how leaders have successfully implemented and exhibited fundamental leadership qualities. Their ideas and thoughts are communicated simply. The principles they posit are basic to any leadership role, even though at times, what is most evident and most simple, can – and does – slip off our practice. Buy at Amazon.ca

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick M. Lencion, a perennial Wall Street Journal best-seller, explores the fundamental causes of organizational politics and team failure. From the executive suite to the factory floor, the Dysfunctions model has become the standard for eliminating the natural human tendencies which derail teamwork and create costly, organizational politics. Buy at Amazon.ca

Do More Great Work: Stop the Busywork. Start the Work that Matters by Michael Bungay Stanier is a practical solution for managers, leaders and anyone who wants more Great Work. It contains 15 fast, practical and highly usable techniques to help practical exercises to help you identify how to find, start and sustain your Great Work. Buy at Amazon.ca

The Knowing-Doing Gap: How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge into Action by Jeffrey Pfeffer, Robert I. Sutto – To know is human; to do is devine. Buy at Amazon.ca

Get Unstuck & Get Going ...on the stuff that matters by Michael Bungay Stanier – It's like having your own idea springboard machine. Every page offers new combinations. It's invigorating, fun and useful. All this from Canada's 2006 Coach of the Year. Buy at Box of Crayons Press

Fanning the Creative Spirit by Maria & Charlie Girsch – Two extraordinary toy inventors (Nerf™, Twister™, Wrist Racer™), share their passion and a few tricks of the innovation trade. Buy at Amazon.ca

Creating a Life Worth Living by Carol Lloyd – Fresh tools and motivational tips for turning your dreams into reality. Buy at Amazon.ca

Freeing the Creative Spirit: Drawing on the Power of Art to Tap the Magic and Wisdom Within by Adriana Diaz – An 'art-as-spirituality' sourcebook. Buy at Amazon.ca

The Story Factor by Annette Simmons – Storytelling as a modus operandi for business success. Buy at Amazon.ca

The Everyday Work of Art: How Artistic Experience Can Transform Your Life by Eric Booth – Art as process - not as object. A series of skill-sets to explore the basics and tools for engaging in the process. Buy at Amazon.ca

Artful Creation: Learning-Tales of Arts-in-Business by Lotte Darso – A fascinating voyage following live artists working in business settings as catalysts for change. Buy at Amazon.ca

The Creative Spirit by Daniel Goleman, Paul Kaufman, Michael Ray – Liberating creativity through exercises and practice. Based on the PBS TV series. Buy at Amazon.ca

The Seeds of Innovation: Cultivating the Synergy That Fosters New Ideas by Elaine Dundon – How companies can foster and grow innovation. Buy at Amazon.ca

The Creative Priority: Driving Innovative Business in the Real World by Jerry – The author's creative life as the head of Nissan Design International, Inc. Buy at Amazon.ca

Training to Imagine: Practical Improvisational Theatre Techniques to Enhance Creativity, Teamwork, Leadership, and Learning by Kat Koppett – This improv veteran shows how it can be an effective business tool. Buy at Amazon.ca

A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative by Roger von Oech   From a pioneer in bringing creativity training to the masses. Buy at Amazon.ca