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1) intended for students
2) written from both theoretical and popular viewpoints, and
3) structured with a real-world, service-oriented framework that students can immediately use to make a difference in their classrooms, communities, and careers.

Now in its third edition, The Student Leadership Guide has been used or recommended by the prestigious Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, The National Leadership Institute, The International Leadership Association, The Association of College Unions International, The United States Naval Academy, University Business Magazine, and Kiwanis International. (See below for endorsements).

The book is used in colleges and advanced high school programs across the country. Its author is Brendon Burchard, an award-winning speaker on student life and leadership and founder of The College Success Bootcamp LIVE at Walt Disney World Resort, the nation's premier college-readiness and student success seminar.

Keep reading to learn what The Student Leadership Guide is about, what people are saying about it, why it is different from any other book on the market, and who is using it...or order now!

WHAT IS THE BOOK ABOUT?

The Student Leadership Guide teaches students to:

      1.  Define leadership for themselves
      2.  Envision a compelling future
      3.  Enlist others in collaboration and service
      4.  Embody principles people will believe in
      5.  Empower others with trust and shared responsibility
      6.  Evaluate their ethics, performance, and direction
      7.  Encourage their collaborators to grow and contribute

For a more detailed description of The Student Leadership Guide, read the book review.

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT THE BOOK?

“Brendon Burchard’s The Student Leadership Guide is a terrific resource. The Greenleaf Center makes it available to people around the world and it is the best single source on the issue of student leadership. I certainly recommend it.”

—Larry Spears, President, The Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership
 

“This guide lays out paths toward leadership. It will assist you in understanding that leaders are common people who, with focus and determination, work collectively.”

—Pat Williams, former U.S. Congressman and
Chairman of the Post-Secondary Education Committee

“Too often teachers of leadership make the concept too idealistic and, therefore, remote and inaccessible. Burchard has done something very special with The Student Leadership Guide. He has made leadership understandable, accessible, and thoroughly desirable. The six "Es" alone are worth the price of admission. It should be required reading for all students. Cancel that. It should be required reading for all aspiring leaders!”    

—Bill Treasurer, executive leadership coach and author, Right Risk
 

“Burchard’s book is a good tool for anyone who is serious about trying to make a difference in themselves as well as the lives of others.”

—The Association of College Unions International
 

“All too often, students are encouraged to become leaders, without an adequate framework that describes the practice and purpose of leadership . . . The Student Leadership Guide helps fill that void. Drawing on his own experience as a student and a professional, the book guides readers through the six "E"s of leadership – envision, enlist, embody, empower, evaluate, and encourage. With numerous questions for discussion and reflection included, this title would be appropriate as the text for a seminar on leadership, the guide for a leadership retreat, or as suggested reading for any emerging student leader on campus.”

—University Business Magazine
 

 “The Student Leadership Guide is thoughtful, engaging, and full of practical suggestions. Brendon Burchard does an excellent job of weaving together the best of the theoretical literature on leadership with a variety of popular treatments of the subject. His analysis and recommendations revolve around a set of guidelines that are not only useful but also inspiring. Aspiring student leaders as well as experienced ones stand to gain a lot from reading this book, reflecting on its lessons, and putting them into practice in a way that fits the situation and the people in it. This is a guidebook to read, keep and revisit.”

—George Cheney, Ph.D. and author, Values at Work
 

“The Student Leadership Guide by Brendon Burchard is an interesting and compelling read from both practical and academic standpoints. This guide does not take a “ten minute manager” approach to the subject; on the contrary, it is well grounded in contemporary theories and philosophies of leadership. As importantly, it takes an interesting and easy-to-read approach to leadership and applies it to situations that university students are very likely to find themselves in. I have already recommended it to several of my students who have expressed interest in the theory and practice of leadership and will gladly do so again.”

—Shiv Ganesh, Ph.D., The University of Montana
 

“I think The Student Leadership Guide is a terrific tool by which to empower students.”

—Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M., President, DePaul University
 

The Student Leadership Guide does a great job of putting the Servant Leadership philosophy into everyday language and practice. It is an important resource in Kiwanis International's Key Leader program.”

—Lanton L. Lee, Director of Leadership Education and Development, Kiwanis International

“The Student Leadership Guide is very motivating. I am preparing to begin a job on my campus as a career center ambassador and this was one of the assignments given to the team to prepare us for this upcoming semester. Thank you. Thank you for truly understand what it means to be a leader and putting it in words for others who know that they have leadership abilities but might not quite know how to get started. I might not have my vision down to a science but I now know how to get started.”

—Shanae Moore, student

WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK SO DIFFERENT?

Amazingly, there are less than a dozen leadership titles on the market that speak directly to students. A comprehensive review of these books found that they often miss the mark – they don’t address the needs or the realities of our emerging student leaders. See the table below.

WHO USES THE BOOK?

The Student Leadership Guide is used at colleges and in advanced high school programs across the country. It has been recommended or profiled by the prestigious Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, The International Leadership Association, The Association of College Unions International, and Student Leader Magazine. It is or has been used at dozens of high schools and universities including Eastern Washington University, Georgia State University, The University of Houston, California State University, Miami University, Concordia University, The University of Illinois, The University of Montana, and The University of Maryland. The book was used to help build Kiwanis' Key Leader program and is the central text used at the famed leadership program at the United States Naval Academy. ORDER NOW!

WHO IS THE AUTHOR?

Brendon Burchard, author of The Student Leadership Guide, holds a B.A. in political science and an M.A. in organizational communication. He is an award-winning speaker on student life and leadership and has earned a national reputation as "The Student Leader's Leader" for his efforts in helping students gain the competence and confidence they need in order to lead and succeed in their classrooms, communities, and careers. He is also the founder of The College Success Bootcamp at Walt Disney World Resort. To learn more about Brendon, click here.

HOW CAN I ORDER THE BOOK?

To order individual copies of The Student Leadership Guide, click here. To make a bulk purchase for your student group or university program, email staff@TheStudentLeadershipGuide.com or call 1-800-816-8528.