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This agin is Work in progress. I need to add some more links. There is a extensive booklist as well, which I need to research.--Pandaplodder 19:12, 22 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Bibliography section is far from exhaustive (over 40 title!)--Pandaplodder 10:28, 23 March 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The original version of this was based entirely on self-references. I've cut it down to the bibliography and a neutral intro ... - David Gerard 11:22, 26 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not done for now: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Regarding the ISBNs, what are the asteriks (**) for? GoldRomean (talk) 03:57, 4 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello editors,

I am disclosing that I represent John Adair in a professional capacity and am seeking to enhance his Wikipedia article to accurately reflect his published works and contributions to leadership theory, particularly the Action-Centred Leadership (ACL) model. I am not editing the article directly but am submitting the following proposed additions for community review.

I propose adding a comprehensive bibliography section to the article, organized chronologically and thematically. Below is a selection of his key works with verified ISBNs:

• **Roundhead General: The Campaigns of Sir William Waller** (1969) – ISBN 9780356026411
• **From Hastings to Culloden: Battles of Britain** (co-authored with Peter Young, 1964) – ISBN 9780752454313
• **Training for Leadership** (1968) – ISBN 9780566021107
• **Training for Decisions** (1969) – ISBN 9780566021114

• **Cheriton 1644: The Campaign and the Battle** (1973) – ISBN 9780900093197
• **A Life of John Hampden: The Patriot, 1594–1643** (1976) – ISBN 9781800552517
• **The Pilgrims' Way: Shrines and Saints in Britain and Ireland** (1978) – ISBN 9780500250617
• **Training for Communication** (1973) – ISBN 9780566021121
• **Action-Centred Leadership** (1973) – ISBN 9780566021435
• **The Action-Centred Leader** (1979) – ISBN 9780852904602
• **Management and Morality: The Problems and Opportunities of Social Capitalism** (1974) – ISBN 9780715365007
• **The Becoming Church** (1976) – ISBN 9780281029648

• **The Royal Palaces of Britain** (1981) – ISBN 9781800551053
• **Founding Fathers: The Puritans in England and America** (1982) – ISBN 9780801002038
• **By the Sword Divided: Eyewitness Accounts of the English Civil War** (1983) – ISBN 9780750918589
• **Effective Leadership** (1983) – ISBN 9780330287846
• **The Skills of Leadership** (1984) – ISBN 9780566023132
• **Effective Decision Making** (1985) – ISBN 9780330298095
• **How to Manage Your Time** (1987) – ISBN 9781852520006
• **Not Bosses But Leaders** (1987) – ISBN 9780749440466
• **Developing Leaders** (1988) – ISBN 9781852520013
• **Great Leaders** (1989) – ISBN 9781852520020

• **Understanding Motivation** (1990) – ISBN 9781852520037
• **The Art of Creative Thinking** (1990) – ISBN 9780749454838
• **The Challenge of Innovation** (1990) – ISBN 9781852520044
• **Effective Innovation** (1994) – ISBN 9780330335806
• **Effective Motivation** (1996) – ISBN 9780330342781
• **Effective Communication** (1997) – ISBN 9780330342798
• **Leadership for Innovation** (1998) – ISBN 9780330355736
• **Leadership and Motivation** (1998) – ISBN 9780749438173
• **Leadership Skills** (1996) – ISBN 9780852925676
• **Develop Your Leadership Skills** (1996) – ISBN 9780749443634
• **Decision Making and Problem Solving** (1997) – ISBN 9780852925720
• **Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies** (1997) – ISBN 9780749443634

• **How to Find Your Vocation** (2000) – ISBN 9781853114099
• **The Leadership of Jesus** (2001) – ISBN 9781853114099
• **Effective Strategic Leadership** (2002) – ISBN 9780330393653
• **The Inspirational Leader** (2003) – ISBN 9780749440466
• **How to Grow Leaders** (2005) – ISBN 9780749443634
• **Effective Leadership Development** (2005) – ISBN 9781843981504
• **Strategic Leadership** (2009) – ISBN 9780749454814
• **The Leadership of Muhammad** (2010) – ISBN 9780749454807

• **100 Greatest Ideas for Effective Leadership and Management** (2011) – ISBN 9780857081155
• **100 Greatest Ideas for Personal Success** (2011) – ISBN 9780857081162
• **100 Greatest Ideas for Brilliant Communication** (2011) – ISBN 9780857081179
• **100 Greatest Ideas for Amazing Creativity** (2011) – ISBN 9780857081186
• **100 Greatest Ideas for Smart Decision Making** (2011) – ISBN 9780857081193
• **100 Greatest Ideas for Being a Brilliant Manager** (2012) – ISBN 9780857081209
• **Confucius on Leadership** (2013) – ISBN 9780230772063
• **Lessons in Leadership** (2018) – ISBN 9781472956977
• **How to Lead Others** (2018) – ISBN 9781472956977

• **The Art of Judgment** (2020) – ISBN 9781472973608

I propose adding a section detailing Adair's development of the Action-Centred Leadership model, which emphasizes the balance of Task, Team, and Individual needs. This model has been widely adopted in leadership training programs across various sectors.

Please let me know if any changes are needed to meet Wikipedia standards.

Thanks & Regards

Kuriocities (talk) 06:34, 23 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]