The Gloria & Richard M. Orin Leadership Library
The The Gloria & Richard M. Orin 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 The Gloria & Richard M. Orin 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 91Ô´´ 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) |
| Racism & Justice: The Case for Affirmative Action | Gertrude Ezorsky | 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) |
| So You Want to Talk About Race | Ijeoma Oluo | 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) |
PRACTICAL COMPETENCE
| Book | Author | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Winning Answers to Interview Questions | Charles F. Albrecht, Jr. & Mary Mea-Brown | Level 1 (Practical Competence) |
| Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life | Bill Burnett & Dave Evans | 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) |
| Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection | Charles Duhigg | 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) |
| 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 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) |
| 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 | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You're Told to do Is Wrong | Ira Chaleff | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Courageous Follower: Standing Up To & For Our Leaders | Ira Chaleff | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups | Daniel Coyle | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Permission to Screw Up: How I Learned to Lead by Doing (Almost) Everything Wrong | Kristen Haded | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Giving and Receiving Criticism: Your Key to Interpersonal Success | Patti Hathaway | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Learning To Lead: An Action Plan for Success | Pat Heim & Elwood N. Chapman | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Improving Peer Relationships: Achieving Results Informally | Normal C. Hill | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Mining Group Gold: How to Cash In On the Collaborative Brain Power of a Group | Thomas A. Kayser | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Followership: How Followers Are Creating Change and Changing Leaders | Barbara Kellerman | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Leadership And Power: Identity Processes in Groups and Organizations | Daan van Knippenberg & Michael A. Hogg | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It | James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding and Recognizing Others | James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations | James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader | James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Lead On! The Complete Handbook for Group Leaders | Leslie Griffin Lawson, Franklyn D. Donant, & John D. Lawson | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Allure of Toxic Leaders: Why We Follow Destructive Bosses and Corrupt Politicans- and How We Can Survive Them | Jean Lipman-Blumen | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Team Building: An Exercise in Leadership | Robert B. Maddux | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution: A Practicioner's Guide | Bernard Mayer | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Chess Not Checkers: Elevate Your Leadership Game | Mark Miller | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict | Christopher W. Moore | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Leading With Purpose: Empowering Others to Create Lasting Change | Shaun Nelms | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior | Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| I Love It Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave | Clint Pulver | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook: Strategies and Tools for Building a Learning Organization | Peter Senge, Art Kleiner, Richard Ross, Bryan Smith, & Charlotte Roberts | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Leadership Wheel: Five Steps for Achieving Individual and Organizational Greatness | C. Clinton Sidle | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't | Simon Sinek | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action | Simon Sinek | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Reflections on Leadership | Larry C. Spears | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most | Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, & Sheila Heen | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| Motivating The Middle: Fighting Apathy in College Student Organizations | T. J. Sullivan | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |
| The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships | Lois J. Zachary | Level 2 (Interpersonal Competence) |