I Need Ammunition, Not a Ride: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, An Unlikely Hero is the story of President Zelenskyy. The book provides a short biography of Zelenskyy, and then offers a comprehensive review of his actions as a leader since the Feb 24, 2022 Russian invasion. The book has been periodically updated as the war has gone on. [Read more]
The Bottom Line: Lessons in Leadership and Management is an easy-to-read
overview of the principles of management. The book focuses on the role of leadership in management, following the admonition to manage things but lead people. If you are looking for a systematic overview of the most important concepts in management, read this book.
It can be purchased through the Charleston University Bookstore by clicking here.
As a companion to The Bottom Line, Dr. Gerdes has written a short case studies book: Case Studies in Leadership and Management. The cases illuminate the principles of management, providing the reader synthetic experience for the leadership journey. The cases are built on Dr. Gerdes’ practical and consulting experience.
It can be purchased through the Charleston University Bookstore by clicking here.
He is also the author of the Bookshelf in your Boss’s Brain. From Amazon: “The Bookshelf in the Boss’s Brain was written by a college professor who designed a masters degree program in leadership. He walks you through the major management books, providing and overview, setting each in context, and describing the interrelationship between the books.” Fifteen 5-star ratings.
Dr. Gerdes is a tenured Management Professor and the former Director of the Graduate programs in the School of Business at Charleston Southern University.