Book Club

IF YOU HAVE A BOOK TO SHARE, PLEASE SEND YOUR RECOMMENDATION TO LROBERTSON@AGLEADERS.ORG

“The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations” - by Ori Brafman and Rod A. Beckstrom This book offers examples of leaders who while working independently of one another have achieved significant accomplishments. The title contrasts the difference with the appendages of the spider and the starfish, using this as an analogy. If the leg is cut from a spider, it will die. If the starfish loses a leg, it grows a new one and the leg could develop into a new starfish.

“The Warmth of Other Suns” - by Isabel Wilkerson This is a well-documented historical account of the great migration. It is full of leadership lessons. The book is about black citizens migrating from the South to northern and western refuges in hopes of finding a better life.

“Leading from Within” - by Sam M. Intrator and Megan Scribner This is a collection of poetry by a variety of leaders. It not only includes poetry, but provides commentary from the leaders/poets.

REC MM E O NDED BY DR. ROBERT F LORES

LEADERS ARE READERS BOOK CLUB

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a CALF book club for alumni. We will release a new book every three months, with book club members receiving advance notice of the latest titles.

The first session featured “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brene Brown. The book shares about “wholehearted living,” telling your story and the importance of leading with authenticity and worthiness. The second session’s title will be released in August.

Book club members will also receive a reading package for each book, which includes a reading guide sheet created by the Alumni Learning Team and reviewed by the CALF Education Team, an integration index, a link to resources and links to purchase the book.

Book Club Membership Details

• $100 per year (four book club opportunities)* • Includes a reading package for each book • Priority scheduling for book club sessions • Book club goodie kit

Individual Book Club Sessions

• $50 per session* • Includes a reading package for each book • Opportunity to participate in the book club session

*Book purchased separately

To Register

Contact Alumni Engagement Manager Deanna van Klaveren (32) at dvanklaveren@agleaders.org or (209) 765-2476.