By Jay R. Desko, Ph.D., 2023
$16.99

What does every member of a work team have in common with an exceptional athlete? A desire to be their best. And to be their best requires the discipline to exercise and practice. In other words, they have to stretch themselves! In this book, we highlight 26 skills that will help leaders and team members who are striving to grow even stronger. This spiral-bound workbook can be used individually or with a team, and only requires the investment of about 60 minutes every two weeks. It is never too late (or too early) to start stretching your management muscles.

For a sample, check out Chapter 2: Contributing to a Positive Work Culture.

ISBN: 979-8-3507-1599-6

By Jay R. Desko, Ph.D. & David A. Marks, D.Min., 2022
$16.99

Sometimes simple is not only good…it’s right. As leaders, a simple checklist can help us identify what needs to be done, remind us to do it, and ensure that it gets done. These steps are important if we want others to have confidence that we know what we are doing and that we do what we say. This book is designed to help you check your leadership in the areas of communication, character and credibility, critical thinking, emotional and relational growth, teamwork and supervision, and planning and organizing! This revised edition includes new and updated content and design.

ISBN: 978-1-7923-9771-4

By Jay R. Desko, Ph.D., 2021
$16.99

Have you ever noticed how successful people have certain things in common? They take risks. They make hard decisions. They seek advice. They fix problems. They build teams. They take action. In other words, they make a MOVE! It does not matter what you lead, where you lead, or who you lead, you are expected to take action each and every day. This book is a collection of 52 articles covering a variety of topics to help you make positive movement in your life and leadership. As you lead, just be sure to MOVE!

ISBN: 978-1-7923-5019-1

By Jay R. Desko, Ph.D. & David A. Marks, D.Min., 2018
$16.99

Most leaders, in moments of transparency, reveal both their passion for making a difference in the lives of others as well as the challenges they experience along the journey – defining a vision, building a team, leading change, and implementing priorities. Welcome to Leadership. You are not alone! Leadership is energizing, yet hard work! And it is better done with a guide that can help you avoid the pain and see greater accomplishment. This book will guide you as you navigate the challenges common to leading. 

Topics include:

• Understanding Your Natural Leadership Style

• Building Effective Teams

• Shaping Culture

• Building Effective Boards

• Organizational Vision & Momentum

• Planning: The Art of Assessment

• Creating a Healthy Planning Environment

• Making Wise Decisions and Avoiding Common Mistakes

• Smart Change Leadership

• Avoiding Mistakes During Staff Transitions

• Crisis Management

ISBN: 978-1-5323-6399-3

By Jay R. Desko, Ph.D. & David A. Marks, D.Min., 2025
$16.99

Becoming a fit leader doesn’t happen by accident. But once you become a healthy and effective leader, it is easy to slide into bad habits. Before you know it, you’re back down to lifting five pounds when your team members need you to be lifting 50! This book will help you get your leadership back into shape by focusing on your health and your team’s health.

Topics include: 

• Leading Well

• Cultivating Trust in Your Organization

• Making Relational Glue (Emotional Intelligence)

• Leaders Behaving Badly

• What Employees and Leaders Need from Each Other

• Managing Conflict

• Delegating

ISBN: 979-8-3507-4101-8