Leadership Library
The Leadership Library houses books on a variety of subjects that have been categorized by domain. For students who wish to complete a checklist requirement, they may select a book to read and write a reflection for the appropriate domain and level. Students may fulfil up to two domains using the Leadership Library!
The Leadership Library is located on the 3rd floor of Genesee Hall. Students may email medallion@rochester.edu to request a book or visit the library in person and ask our Medallion Leadership Program Staff Members or the Building Manager on call to unlock the library for your perusal!
KNOWLEDGE ACQUISITION
| Book | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Food Matters: A Cookbook about Food as it Relates to Gender, Ethnicity, Religion, and Consumerism | Multiple (Anthology by University of Rochester students) | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Women of Influence, Women of Vision: A Cross-Generational Study of Leaders and Social Change | Helen S. Astin & Carole Leland | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High | Melba Pattilo Beals | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| African American Fraternities and Sororities: The Legacy and the Vision | Tamara L. Brown, Gregory S. Parks, & Clarenda M. Phillips | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Facilitating the Development of Women | Nancy J. Evans | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Mastery | Robert Greene | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students | Anthony Abraham Jack | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Girl Decoded | Rana el Kaliouby | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Salted Plums: A Memoir of Culture and Identity | Alison Hong Nguyen Lihalakha | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| In Nueva York | Nicholasa Mohr | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Global Problems and the Culture of Capitalism | Richard H. Robbins | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Empowering Women: Leadership Development Strategies on Campus | Mary Ann Danowitz Sagaria | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead | Sheryl Sandberg | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Slam-Dunk Success: Leading From Every Position on Life's Court | Byron Scott & Charles Norris | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Rebecca Skloot | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
| Certain Trumpets: The Call of Leaders | Garry Wills | Level 1 (Knowledge Acquisition) |
COGNITIVE COMPLEXITY
| Book | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Inequality: The Intersection of Race / Ethnicity, Class, and Gender | Barbara A. Arrighi | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| Leading in Complex Worlds | JoAnn Danelo Barbour | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| Color-Blind: Seeing Beyond Race in a Race-Obsessed World | Ellis Cose | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| Racial Healing: Confronting The Fear Between Blacks & Whites | Harlon L. Dalton | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| Racism on Campus: Confronting Racial Bias Through Peer Interventions | Jon C. Dalton | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery | Catherine Gildner | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| Free Speech for Me- But Not for Thee: How the American Left and Right Relentlessly Censor Each Other | Nat Hentoff | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph | Ryan Holiday | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew- Three Women Search for Understanding | Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver, & Priscilla Warner | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| Leadership: Essential Selections on Power, Authority, and Influence | Barbara Kellerman | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| How to be an Antiracist | Ibram X. Kendi | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It | Ethan Kross | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| The Embodiment of Leadership | Lois Ruskai Melina | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Nothing = Have Everything | Neil Pasricha | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| The Leadership Moment: Nine True Stories of Triumph and Disaster and Their Lessons for Us All | Michael Useem | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
| In Search of Civility: Confronting Incivility on the College Campus | Kent M. Weeks | Level 1 (Cognitive Complexity) |
INTRAPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
| Book | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership for Transformation | JoAnn Danelo Barbour & Gill Robinson Hickman | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| Identity And Leadership: Informing Our Lives, Informing Our Practice | Alicia Fedelina Chavez & Ronni Sanlo | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| Principle-Centered Leadership | Stephen R. Covey | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You And Your Greatness | Lolly Daskal | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| Mindset: The New Psychology of Success | Carol S. Dweck | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| Work on Purpose | Laral Galinsky & Kelly Nuxoll | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| Stumbling on Happiness | Daniel Gilbert | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| Virtue and Values for the 21st Century: Renewing America's Character & Spirit | J. Nelson Hoffman | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| The Truth About Leadership: The No-Fads, Heart-Of-The-Matter Facts You Need to Know | James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| Secrets of Effective Leadership: A Practical Guide to Success | Fred A. Manske Jr. | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| Authentic Leadership: Courage in Action | Robert W. Terry | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
| The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | Stephen R. Covey | Level 1 (Intrapersonal Development) |
PRACTICAL COMPETENCE
| Book | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Winning Answers to Interview Questions | Charles F. Albrecht, Jr. & Mary Mea-Brown | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| How to Win Friends and Influence People: The Only Book You Need to Lead You to Success | Dale Carnegie | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change | Pema Chodron | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business | Charles Duhigg | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Power Listening: Mastering the Most Critical Business Skill of All | Bernard T. Ferrari | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionnaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers | Tim Ferriss | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In | Roger Fisher & William Ury | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct | P. M. Forni | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life | Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| The 48 Laws of Power | Robert Green | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Effective Meeting Skills: A Practical Guide for More Productive Meetings | Marion E. Haynes | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| The Job Seeker's Script: Tell Your Story and Land Your Dream Position | Judith Humphrey | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Small Acts of Leadership: 12 Intentional Behaviors That Lead to Big Impact | G. Shawn Hunter | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter- And How to Make The Most of Them Now | Meg Jay | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| The Introvert Survival Guide: How to Stretch Your Comfort Zone, Feel Comfortable Anywhere, and Become a "People Person" | Patrick King | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| The Courage to be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness | Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day | Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships | Leil Lowndes | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Breaking Into the Boardroom: What Every Woman Needs To Know When Talent and Hard Work Aren't Enough | Jinx Melia | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World | Cal Newport | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love | Cal Newport | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High | Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Working & in Life, One Conversation at a Time | Susan Scott | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| The Over-Thinking Cure: How to Stay in the Present, Shake Negativity, and Stop Your Stress and Anxiety | Nick Trenton | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Networking Works! | University of Rochester Office of Alumni Relations | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Never Split The Difference: Negotiating as if your Life Depended on it | Chris Voss | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
| Book | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas | David Bornstein | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Building a Global Civic Culture: Education for an Interdependent World | Elise Boulding | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| The Civically Engaged Reader: A Diverse Collection of Short Provocative Readings on Civic Activity | Adam Davis & Elizabeth Lynn | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Going Public: An Organizer's Guide to Citizen Action | Michael Gecan | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power & Greatness | Robert K. Greenleaf | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Global Leadership: Portraits of the Past, Visions for the Future | Michael Harvey & JoAnn Danelo Barbour | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference | Susan R. Komives, Nance Lucas, & Timothy R. McMahon | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Leadership for a Better World: Understanding of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development | Susan R. Komives & Wendy Wagner | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Building Communities From The Inside Out: A Path Toward Finding And Mobilizing A Community's Assets | John P. Kretzmann & John L. McKnight | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in Challenging Times | Paul Rogat Loeb | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in a Cynical Time | Paul Rogat Loeb | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Making Good Neighbors: Civil Rights, Liberalism, and Integration in Postwar Philadelphia | Abigail Perkiss | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Radical Transformational Leadership: Strategic Action for Change Agents | Monica Sharma | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Leadership 2050: Critical Challenges, Key Contexts, and Emerging Trends | Matthew Sowcik | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Insights on Leadership: Service, Stewardship, Spirit, and Servant-Leadership | Larry C. Spears | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| The International Journal of Servant-Leadership | Gonzaga University & The Spears Center for Servant-Leadership | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
| Growing a Volunteer Program: Engaging Communities to Support Schools | Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory | Level 1 (Civic Engagement) |
INTERPERSONAL COMPETENCE (LV 2)
| Book | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Dogbert's Top Secret Management Handbook | Scott Adams | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| How Great Leaders Think: The Art of Reframing | Lee G. Bolman & Terrence E. Deal | |
| Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You're Told to do Is Wrong | Ira Chaleff | |
| The Courageous Follower: Standing Up To & For Our Leaders | Ira Chaleff | |
| The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups | Daniel Coyle | |
| Permission to Screw Up: How I Learned to Lead by Doing (Almost) Everything Wrong | Kristen Haded | |
| Giving and Receiving Criticism: Your Key to Interpersonal Success | Patti Hathaway | |
| Learning To Lead: An Action Plan for Success | Pat Heim & Elwood N. Chapman | |
| Improving Peer Relationships: Achieving Results Informally | Normal C. Hill | |
| Mining Group Gold: How to Cash In On the Collaborative Brain Power of a Group | Thomas A. Kayser | |
| Followership: How Followers Are Creating Change and Changing Leaders | Barbara Kellerman | |
| Leadership And Power: Identity Processes in Groups and Organizations | Daan van Knippenberg & Michael A. Hogg | |
| Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It | James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner | |
| Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others | James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner | |
| The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations | James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner | |
| The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader | James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner | |
| Lead On! The Complete Handbook for Group Leaders | Leslie Griffin Lawson, Franklyn D. Donant, & John D. Lawson | |
| The Allure of Toxic Leaders: Why We Follow Destructive Bosses and Corrupt Politicans- and How We Can Survive Them | Jean Lipman-Blumen | |
| Team Building: An Exercise in Leadership | Robert B. Maddux | |
| The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution: A Practicioner's Guide | Bernard Mayer | |
| Chess Not Checkers: Elevate Your Leadership Game | Mark Miller | |
| The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict | Christopher W. Moore | |
| Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior | Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler | |
| I Love It Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave | Clint Pulver | |
| The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook: Strategies and Tools for Building a Learning Organization | Peter Senge, Art Kleiner, Richard Ross, Bryan Smith, & Charlotte Roberts | |
| The Leadership Wheel: Five Steps for Achieving Individual and Organizational Greatness | C. Clinton Sidle | |
| Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't | Simon Sinek | |
| Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action | Simon Sinek | |
| Reflections on Leadership | Larry C. Spears | |
| Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most | Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen | |
| Motivating The Middle: Fighting Apathy in College Student Organizations | T. J. Sullivan | |
| The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships | Lois J. Zachary |