John William Gardner

Gardner's is not a 'how-to-do-it' book for the conduct of modern society. It is something rarer these days and more basic: a 'why-to-do-it' book. Its impact on many readers is bound to be challenging and stimulating and even inspirational. Clark Kerr, Science

The Individual and the Innovative Society

Self-renewal

The Recovery of Confidence

Report to the Administrator of the Agency for International Development

A.I.D. and the Universities

(Original Title: Self-renewal)

The Individual and Today's World

"Gardner's is not a 'how-to-do-it' book for the conduct of modern society. It is something rarer these days and more basic: a 'why-to-do-it' book. Its impact on many readers is bound to be challenging and stimulating and even inspirational."-Clark Kerr, Science

Challenges readers to change the way they think about different professions, and urges Americans to take pride in the work that they do and strive for excellence in their professions regardless of whether they are plumbers or doctors.

Can We be Equal and Excellent Too?

Excellence

A searching examination of leadership as it is practiced, or malpracticed, in America today. Includes the elements of motivation, shared values, social cohesion, and institutional renewal.

On Leadership

Story House Prebound Edition Harper Colophon CN/3.

John William Gardner

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