The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner
www.theleadershipchallenge.com

In 1983 Jim and Barry conducted a Leadership survey to find out what people did if they gave their “personal best” in leading people. From the analysis they derived a leadership model consisting of 5 Best Practices: Model the Way; Inspire a Shared Vision; Challenge the Process; Enabling Others to Act; Encourage the Heart.

Personally I found no matter how many books on Leadership you read, ultimately to can categorize them under these 5 practices. Find out what you think….

Jim Collins
www.jimcollins.com

Jim Collins is one of these rare talents who know how to translate research into practical business lessons that he teaches to CEOs and Leaders across the world. Certainly you have heard of his books “From Good to Great” and “Built to Last”.

He is someone always giving wisdom-filled advice at the right time and believes that “greatness” is a matter of discipline and conscious choice. Something I personally subscribe to as well…  

The 12 Manage – The Executive Fast Track
http://www.12manage.com/

A portal offering a variety of business tools, management glossary and information for leaders and managers.

You can also join as a member and enjoy access to more information, become part of an executive network and use management tools. Good for managers who have limited time, but want latest information on their fingertips

Antony Consulting – Practice-based Change Management Consulting Company  
www.antonyconsulting.com

AC partners organisation in co-creating sustainable change. Besides Strategy and Human Performance Management, Leadership Development is one of its core service areas.

I am a Director at AC and still involved in implementing Change projects. Some of the products & services I recommend include:

• Leadership Practices Survey (LPS)
• 360°Leadership Matrix Profile (LMP) based on the framework of the Leadership Challenge by Posner & Kouzes
• AC Leadership Seminar Series  

Please visit our Website for more information or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at AC.

Carol Tuttle is a Master if it comes to practical Energy Healing tools & approaches (as well as how to maximize the Internet for Marketing & Business developmentJ). 

She has two services, I highly recommend:

• The Carol Tuttle Online Healing Centre: http://www.youremotionalhealing.com/
• Energy Profiling:  http://myenergyprofile.com/

Both are excellent resources to understand oneself better and find practical help to let go of emotional baggage.

Soul Music and Soul Meditation by Becky Waters
www.yoursoulmusic.com

Becky Waters is a Soul Journey Life Coach and she assists individuals in becoming in tune with the vibration of their Soul Essence, where there is peace, fulfillment, and a greater sense of personal power.

In Soul Music she is combining her two passions as Soul Coach and Musician to create your unique composition which encodes your consciousness on the sound waves of music. Isn’t this a great present to give to yourself?

Dr. Wayne Dyer
www.drwaynedyer.com

Wayne Dyer is an established and renowned personality in the field of self-development. It is worth reading all of his books, his latest being “Excuses Begone”.

His book “Inspiration” was one of the contributing factors for me to follow my heart and realize what I really wanted to do in my life.

The Work by Byron Katie
www.thework.com

Byron Katie’s passion is to show people how to end their own suffering. For this she has created a simple, yet powerful inquiry process called: “The Work”.

Check out her books, workshops and free downloads. Start with her book “Loving What Is”, if you can…

Louise Hay
www.louisehay.com

Louise Hay is known as one of the founders of the self-help movement. She specializes in the Body-Mind connection and her books like “Heal your Body” or “You Can Heal Your Life” show how our thoughts and emotions can impact our physical well-being.

Her approach is to use positive affirmations to heal our Body, Mind and Spirit. Her work is my main “resource” when it comes to understand the root causes of physical ailments and its connection to emotional problems.  

Explore her books, kits, gifts and audio-CD’s and start to heal your life.

Inner Source, Donna Eden
www.innersource.net

Donna Eden is an Energy Medicine and Energy Psychology veteran. Both disciplines are based on a principle that the health of body, mind, and spirit are anchored in the body's energy systems. Health problems can be diminished, and often overcome, by intelligently shifting the energies that maintain them.

Her book “Energy Medicine” is a classic and the first book I open if I feel physically unwell. I have also adopted a 5-min daily energy routine which Donna recommends that has helped me to prevent illnesses.

Trans4Mind, Peter Shepherd
www.trans4mind.com

Trans4Mind is a Website developed by Peter Shepherd that offers tools for personal transformation. Good quality resources and content is shared freely and you can also purchase products & tools online.

It is a great site to get some guidance in the jungle of personal development.

I recommend signing-up for their newsletter and browsing the free resources archive.