There are many benefits in accessing this library. One of the benefits concerns the availability of several digital versions of books I have authored while serving as curator of this library. Each of the books concerns an important psychological issue that is now confronting our society. These books are available at no cost to you. Below you will find several recent books that are FREE OF CHARGE. Just download these as pdfs and enjoy . . .
The Ark of Leadership
Authors: Willliam Bergquist, Jeannine Sandstrom and Agnus Mura
Date of Digital Publication: May 14, 2026
Three accomplished authors, consultants and coaches recently came together to write a comprehensive book about leadership. This book portrays an “ark” that is filled with not only what we know about effective leadership practices, but also what we have learned about leadership styles and the setting in which certain types of leadership is most likely to thrive. Throughout the book, case studies of effective and ineffective practices are offered that provide clear illustrations of leadership in action.
Most importantly, this exceptional book is now available at no cost in a digital (pdf) format.
Reviews of The Ark of Leadership
Here is a sample of The Ark of Leadership reviews. They are quite positive and gratifying for the three authors:
The Ark of Leadership is hard to encapsulate: the most comprehensive reference and practical approach to leadership development I have seen in all my years of being an IT leader and then coaching and consulting leaders globally. Unlike ambiguous terms and prescriptive ideals about what makes a great leader, it articulates the many considerations that inform a leader’s path, empowering individuals to shape themselves into the leaders they aspire to be – for the context to which they feel most called to contribute.
The five practices of Legacy Leadership weave together key dimensions of leadership development and are cross-referenced with personality and leadership styles, with interpersonal needs and how they apply (most or least effectively) under different organizational conditions.
We follow the narrative journey of lively client cases, navigating through their challenges, with a spectrum of emotions—from frustration and resignation to ambition and possibility.
In both my role as a leader and my practice of leadership development, I consider this book a trusted companion, to be referred to time and again. And I consider it a bonus to also find a much richer understanding here into the evolution of teams, with their pitfalls and enormous potential.
Anne Miller,
Strategic business consultant and global executive coach
As a studious leadership coach for over 35 years, I find this is the best all-around reference guide to leadership development I’ve ever seen. It will live on your desk, not on your shelf! “The Ark of Leadership” is a crisply structured compendium of leadership best practices and approaches – vast territory indeed! But it is concise, engagingly written, cross referenced, and easily accessible for any situation, as we collectively respond to a “whitewater” world.
Karen King
Lead Partner, Vistage WorldWide CEO Peer Organization, NM
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