There are two required books. You will need the first for Level 1 and the second for Level 2. The books can be ordered from local bookstores or online.­ The two books are:

Level 1 Assignment

Encouraging the Heart: A Leader's Guide to Rewarding & Recognizing Others, by James Kouzes and Barry Posner, Jossey-Bass Inc., Publishers, ISBN-10: 978-0-7879-6463-4. Be sure to purchase the book itself, NOT the workbook.­ ­ (Note: Some agencies prefer to use "The Leadership Challenge" for Level 1, so check with your agency).­

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Level 2 Assignment

­­­The Team Handbook, 3rd Edition by Peter R. Scholtes, Brian L. Joiner, & Barbara Streibel.­ ISBN 0-9622264-0-8­ The latest edition is the 3rd, but any edition will be fine.