Resources for Leadership Development

Setting the foundation for a successful practice will require a combination of both technical expertise and leadership skills. Arguably, leaders are not born; they are made through intentional effort and planning. Leadership skills, while typically not emphasized in dental schools, can make or break the future success of your practice and team. Immerse yourself in leadership books and resources like the ones below as you develop the ethics and culture of your practice. Prepare to earn trust through professional dialogue and consistent behavior.

Basic Leadership Principles

• Encouraging the Heart – James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner
• A Leader’s Legacy – James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner
• Shackleton’s Way – Margot Morrell and Stephanie Capparell
• Wooden on Leadership – John Wooden
• Questions of Character – Joseph Badaracco, Jr.
• The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – John C. Maxwell
• The 5 Levels of Leadership – John C. Maxwell
• Good to Great – Jim Collins
• The Energy Bus – Jon Gordon
• The Power of Full Engagement – Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
• Don’t Eat the Marshmallow Yet – Joachim de Posada
• Strengths Based Leadership – Tom Rath and Donald Clifton
• Leadership and Loyalty podcast – Dov Baron
• Coaching for Leaders podcast – Dave Stachowiak
• Dose of Leadership podcast – Richard Rierson