You should include the following information:

• The title and a brief introduction of your selected leadership book (similar to an abstract)
• Background information on the author(s)
• A description of the major theme of the book
• An explanation as to your interest in selecting this particular book for your leadership book review
  • Describe the main theories and principles (at least five) presented in the book
  • How each of the theories and principals presented in the book directly relate to being a leader
  • Show how the theories and principals presented in the book relate to specific leadership standards
  • Explain how each of the theories and principles presented in the book directly relate to your development as a leader
  • Closing comments to summarize the theories and principals presented in the book
  • Your critique of the book as it relates to developing leaders
  • How could the information you gained through reviewing this book on leadership enhance your knowledge base and development as a leader
  • Why or why would you recommend this book to your fellow class members

Organization of the Presentation:

• Concise in presentation
• Sections are clearly identified
• Include an agenda slide
• 10-12 slides
• Approximately 15 minutes in length
• No grammar, spelling, punctuation, or typing errors
• Bring a hardcopy (printed copy)  and an electronic (on a jump drive) with you to residency
• Speaker’s notes and citations on all slides