EXECUTIVE EDGE RESOURCES and SOURCE LIST
BOOKS
Brown, B. (2018). Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Buckingham, M. (2022). Love+Work: How to Find What You Love, Love What You Do, and Do It for the Rest of Your Life. Barrett, R. (2017). The Values-Driven Organization: Cultural Health and Employee Well-Being as a Pathway to Sustainable Performance
Chamine, S. (2012). Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How You Can Achieve Yours.
Crenshaw, K. (2019). Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory. Duke University Press.
Dewar, C., Keller, S., & Malhotra, V. (2022). CEO Excellence: The Six Mindsets That Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest. McKinsey & Company.
Edmondson, A. (2018). The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth. Wiley.
Fisher, D., & Garcia, S. (2023). The End of Leadership as Know It: What It Takes to Lead in Today’s Volatile and Complex World.
Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations. Neff, K., & Germer, C. (2018). The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive. Guilford Press.
Senge, P. (2006). The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization.
Sinek, S. (2011). Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.
Stroh, P. (2015). Systemic Thinking for Social Change: A Practical Guide to Solving Complex Problems, Avoiding Unintended Consequences, and Achieving Lasting Results.
VIDEOS
Brene Brown - boundaries
The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED
CEO Excellence | McKinsey & Company (CEO Excellence videos are located new the bottom of this web page)
GENERAL INTERNET-BASED RESOURCES
Forbes (requires a subscription)
Harvard Business Review (requires a subscription)
Mind Tools (requires a subscription)
Spark Success Blog
Thought Leadership Institute - International Coaching Federation
INTERNET RESOURCES BY MODULE LESSON
MODULE 1: SELF-DISCOVERY & INSIGHT
Introduction: Concept, purpose, and module objectives
Lesson 1: Unearth your values: The bedrock of decision-making
Barrett Values Centre: www.valuescentre.com
Lesson 2: Highlight your leadership strengths: Your unique gifts
Standout by Marcus Buckingham (Love+Work): The StandOut Strengths Assessment — Love + Work
Lesson 3: Illuminate you leadership capabilities
DiSC
Lesson 4: Recognize the saboteurs hindering your true leadership and life potential
Postive Intelligence - How We Self Sabotage: Take the Saboteur Assessment | Positive Intelligence
MODULE 2: CRAFTING YOUR LEADERSHIP BLUEPRINT
Introduction: Purpose, Goals, Action
Lesson 1: Define your overarching purpose
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Lesson 2: Articulate your program goals
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Lesson 3: Assess current status and chart the roadmap
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Lesson 4: Pinpoint supports and potential obstacles
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MODULE 3: THE ART OF FEEDBACK
Introduction
Lesson 1: Understanding the Meaning and Significance of Feedback
▷ What is feedback and its importance in the workplace 
Lesson 2: Learn How to Seek Genuine Feedback
Top executives need feedback—here’s how they can get it | McKinsey
Lesson 3: Understanding Current Feedback Models
Use Situation-Behavior-Impact (SBI)™ to Understand Intent
Try Feedforward Instead of Feedback - MARSHALL GOLDSMITH
Lesson 4: Preparing for and Setting the Environment for Feedback Conversations
We Have to Talk: A Step-By-Step Checklist for Difficult Conversations | Judy Ringer
How to Foster a Feedback Culture in the Workplace
MODULE 4: ELEVATING COMMUNICATION & INFLUENCE
Introduction
Lesson 1: Unraveling and reducing unconscious biases
Here's Why Having a Brain Means You Have Bias
What is Unconscious Bias? (+How to Avoid It in the Workplace)
Lesson 2: Fostering a culture of curiosity
https://teachingandlearninglive.com/insightsandinvitations/the-power-of-curiosity-to-overcome-the-limits-of-cognitive-bias
Rethinking thinking - Trevor Maber
Lesson 3: Active listening for deeper understanding
The Art of Listening - International Coaching Federation
The executive’s guide to better listening | McKinsey
Lesson 4: Asking questions that ignite thoughts
Why Asking Good Questions Can Help You Be a Better Leader | EDUCAUSE Review
11 Reasons Why It's Important To Ask Questions
Lesson 5: Influencing with clarity, values alignment, and consultative dialogues
What is influence in leadership? | Story from Leadership Academy event
https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminlaker/2021/02/09/five-ways-to-be-an-influential-leader/?sh=4cbe8ef41d97
MODULE 5: EMBRACING COMPLEXITY THROUGH SYSTEMS THINKING
Introduction
Lesson 1: Complex Adaptive Systems in Organizations: Dive into the dynamics of complex adaptive systems within organizational contexts
The Fundamentals of Complex Adaptive Systems | SpringerLink
Lesson 2: Introduction to Systems Thinking: Uncover the basics of systems thinking, setting the stage for deeper exploration
Introduction to Systems Thinking
Systems Archetypes I: Diagnosing Systemic Issues and Designing Interventions - The Systems Thinker
Lesson 3: Systems Mapping - A Tool for Leaders: Learn about systems mapping and its significance as a leadership tool
How to start Systems Mapping: Practice for Systemic Problem solvers, Leaders and Organisations (Pt.1) | by Networked Systems - Hub SP | Medium
Lesson 4: Applying Systems Thinking in Leadership: Discover how to integrate systems thinking into your leadership practices effectively
Navigating Complexity, Path to Systems Leadership
MODULE 6: THE POWER OF REFLECTION
Introduction Lesson 1: Introduction to Reflective Practice
Be A Reflective Leader | The Institute of Leadership
Lesson 2: Reflective Practice Model, Scenarios and Guiding Questions
Experiential Learning (Kolb) - Learning Theories
Gibbs' Reflective Cycle
What So What Now What (Reflective Model & Examples)
Lesson 3: Crafting your personal reflective routine
Reflective Practice | SkillsYouNeed
Reflective Practice: Thinking About the Way You Do Things – Effectiviology
MODULE 7: MASTERING PERSONAL EFFICIENCY
Introduction
Lesson 1: Mastering boundaries in leadership
Brene Brown - boundaries
How To Set Personal Boundaries at Work
How (and When) To Say No At Work [2024] • Asana
Lesson 2: Enhancing mental fitness. Positive Intelligence (6 weeks)
Positive Intelligence
The Science of Positive Intelligence
How to Improve Your Mental Fitness for Optimal Performance and Wellbeing.
Lesson 3: Efficient energy management for sustained performance
7 Ways to Protect Your Energy & Enforce Healthy Boundaries | Psychology Today
MODULE 8: CHARTING THE COURSE WITH CLARITY
Introduction
Lesson 1: Co-creating a Shared Purpose and Cultivating Culture
Help your employees find purpose—or watch them leave | McKinsey
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2023/03/22/increase-engagement-with-purpose-and-considering-the-whole-employee/?sh=36eb51d72514
The Power of Shared Purpose. A common “why” creates more efficient… | by Brad Stulberg
The Evolution of Leadership and Purpose | Full Speech
Lesson 2: Refining Strategic Acumen within a Cultural Context
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/role-culture-implementing-strategy-kami-nuttall/
How Global Leaders use CQ Everyday - David Livermore
How To Move From Strategy To Execution While Simultaneously Creating Positive impact
Lesson 3: Building a Robust, Culturally Connected Network
How Company Culture Affects Your Brand Image
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/c-suite/strategic-communication-and-stakeholder-management-influential-leadership-through-effective-communication/articleshow/103475248.cms?from=mdr
MODULE 9: SUPPORTING THE HUMAN SIDE OF CHANGE
Introduction
Managing Change and Transition
Lesson 1: Navigating External and Mandated Changes: Impacts on Individuals and Teams
Everything you need to know about change management in 2023
Lesson 2: Supporting People Through Change
Bridges Transition Model
Lesson 3: Aligning Team Efforts with Organizational Goals in Times of Change
Everything you need to know about change management in 2023
Lesson 4: Cultivating Alignment with Boards and Key Stakeholders
CEO Excellence | McKinsey & Company (Board engagement)
CEO Excellence | McKinsey & Company (Stakeholder engagement)
Unlocking Greater Impact Through Executive Networking | Spark Success
MODULE 10: ADVOCATING FOR TEAM WELL-BEING
Introduction
Lesson 1: The Proactive Approach to Team Well-Being
Prioritizing Employee Well-being: The Key to Business Success - Shiftbase
Lesson 2: Identifying Signs of Mental Health Issues Within the Team
How to spot mental health issues at work
Lesson 3: Strategies to Manage Empathy Fatigue Effectively
https://sparksuccess.com/empathy-fatigue-in-leadership-strategies-for-balance/
https://sparksuccess.com/?s=well
Lesson 4: Develop and Implement Methods for Promoting Team-Wide Mental Fitness and Well-Being
Navigating Leadership Boundaries: Strategies for Empathetic and Effective Team Management | Spark Success
10 Examples of Health and Wellness Programs in the Workplace
MODULE 11: CULTIVATING AN INCLUSIVE ECOSYSTEM
Introduction
Lesson 1: Psychological Safety: The Core of Inclusive Ecosystems
What is Psychological Safety? (based on the work of Amy Emondson)
Lesson 2: Enhancing Understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Intersectionality (Kimberlé W. Crenshaw)
Lesson 3: Recognizing and Reducing Biases for Inclusive Success
An Equitable Workplace Starts With Equitable Hiring
6 Best Practices for Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Interview Process - Recruiting - Harvard Business School
Diversity in the Gaming Industry | Goodman Lantern.
5 Steps to Improve Diversity Recruiting
If There’s Only One Woman in Your Candidate Pool, There’s Statistically No Chance She’ll Be Hired
Why Representation Matters in the workplace.
Embracing Inclusion: Why Diversity Hiring is Necessary | by Ashikka Gupta
MODULE 12: EMBRACING VULNERABILITY & COURAGE IN LEADERSHIP
Introduction
Lesson 1: The Connection Between Courage and Vulnerability
Dr. Brene Brown on Courage
Lesson 2: Cultivating Self-Love Through Self-Awareness for Authentic Leadership
Self-Compassion (Kristin Neff PhD)
Lesson 3: Inspiring Courageous Action
The Psychology of Courage (Forbes article)
Lesson 4: Embracing "Living BIG" - Boundaries, Integrity, and Generosity