If you’re anything like me, there are two things I hope you enjoy as much as I do. It’s reading new books and getting great tips on good books - e-books, paper books or audiobooks, I switch all the time.
Also I like recommending titles, sharing chapters and quotes from good books with my clients as I hope it will enlighten, inspire, sharpen their thinking or cause a moment of joy or relief or just create a good laugh (which in itself is a relief).
The list of books I’ve read on leadership and self-development is much longer, but since we are all pretty busy, I’ve narrowed the list to what I think are the most valuable and life-changing reads.
So here are some titles in the category: “Creating Success as a Leader”. Soon I’ll be sharing my list of books on “Enhancing Personal Leadership”.
Enjoy!
· Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts – Brené Brown
Brené Brown, writer, podcaster, most listened to TedEx speaker, but foremost a scientist, researcher of ‘Shame’ and excellent story-teller about her works with executive leadership teams on so-called ‘soft skills’ as a strategy for change in their organisations. Favourite quote:
“The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing, it’s about the courage to show up when you can’t predict or control the outcome.”
· Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us – Daniel H. Pink
Makes you think differently about how you motivate people including yourself.
· The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business – Erin Meyer
A must-read for everyone who is leading a multi-cultural team.
· Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't – Jim Collins
A Golden Oldie but still very relevant. Favourite quote:
“Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline.”
· The Three Laws of Performance : Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life – Steve Zaffron
How did corporations manage to turn their situations from that of struggle to breakthrough performance, against all odds? Spoiler alert: by taking a more philosophical approach.
· Multipliers: How The Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter - Liz Wiseman
There are leaders who create new leaders and there are other leaders who are absorbed in their own intelligence. This book makes sure you bring out the best in others.
· Built for Growth: How Builder Personality Shapes Your Business, Your Team, and Your Ability to Win – Chris Kuenne & John Danner
Are You a Driver, an Explorer, a Crusader, or a Captain? Understanding your personality as an entrepreneur.
