Great Books on Leadership

You know I love to read. It's a great way to learn new things. Reading books on the topic of leadership can help you develop and strengthen your skills. Not only that but books for leaders can inspire you, motivate you, and even boost your productivity. But if you’re not sure which leadership books to read, here are some of my favorites…


Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't by Simon Sinek

Leaders Eat Last is a wonderful peek into the world of servant leadership. By focusing on serving their team, smart leaders create rich and fulfilling workplaces. They value new ideas and respect viewpoints that differ from their own.

Simon wrote this book after being inspired by the military. On seeing that the high-ranking officers ate after the new recruits, he realized the concept could be applied to the business world, too. This incident made him focus on the importance of serving and protecting your followers.

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The author believes that “born” leaders are rare. He believes that everyone can be a leader no matter what their occupation or personality type. His book focuses on helping people develop the traits they need to become exceptional leaders.

In Developing the Leader Within, you’ll discover leadership principles that you can apply to every area of your life—your company or business, your family, your church, or your ministry. At just 256 pages, this book is short and easy to read. It’s packed with wisdom and knowledge that will help you blossom into a true leader.

Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute

Leadership and Self-Deception is told through a fictional character’s experiences at work and home. As he learns more about his own motivations, his conflicts at his company and in his marriage improve.

This book emphasizes the way leaders treat their people, encouraging them to focus on others. Rather than using leadership to control others, you’ll learn real strategies for influencing and impacting those around you.

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. By Brené Brown

It takes bravery and courage to step up and lead others. It’s not about having the right answers but a willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn with those you’re eager to serve.

In Dare to Lead, Brené uses fresh examples, new research, and powerful stories to illustrate each chapter. While you can use this book to improve your leadership skills at your job, it’s also filled with nuggets that are sure to help you lead at home, too.

Reading books on leadership is like having a mentor to guide you. You’ll develop your skills faster and enjoy the journey more, thanks to the wisdom of those who have gone before you.

5 Book Recommendations to Grow Your Business

Reading is one of the easiest ways to grow your business. That’s because reading can help you see a problem from a different perspective, approach a customer complaint with wisdom, and provide you with the insight you need to do something new. 

But picking a book to read is hard. There are thousands of books already out there and dozens are being published weekly. So what should you read next? How about trying one of these?  I recommend each one of them!

The Power of Moments by Dan & Chip Heath

In this gripping book, Dan and Chip Heath examine what makes some moments memorable while others seem to slip by entirely unnoticed. In the book, the authors describe the four elements that create a special moment—elevation, insight, pride, or connection.
You can use the insights from Dan and Chip to create special moments for your subscribers, clients, or customers. These moments can strengthen and deepen your business relationships in exciting, new ways.

Permission to Screw Up by Kristen Hadeed

Kristen Hadeed’s book on how to fail is not only laugh out loud funny, it’s also authentic and inspiring. In Permission to ScrewUp, Kristen recounts how she began her business and the mistakes she made along the way.

But Kristen doesn’t just share her journey. She goes on to explain the mistake she made and what she should have done instead. This book will encourage entrepreneurs who are floundering in their business and give them insights into how to course-correct.

Ask by Ryan Levesque

Some entrepreneurs waste months or even years trying to guess what their community wants from their business. But with Ask by Ryan Levesque, you’ll be armed with the information you need to get real answers that can transform your business.

Ryan breaks down how to create surveys that give you valuable data about your customers and shows you how to create customized sales funnels that turn visitors into raving fans.

The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

The One Thing is a short and simple no-fluff guide. The idea behind it is that you can only focus on doing one thing well at a time. So, the authors recommend cutting out many modern-day distractions so you can get the work done that really matters.

But if you don’t know what those activities are, the book will help you sift through and identify the activities that will give you the biggest return on your time. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your business, this book is the essential guide you need to get back to basics.

Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller

One of the biggest challenges for an entrepreneur is defining their brand so that customers can understand it. With Building a StoryBrand, you’ll discover how to clarify your brand and share it with your customers.

The author gives clear advice on how to share the message that you’ve been struggling to communicate. Plus, he devotes plenty of time to the seven story points that allow customers to truly connect with your brand. If you’re ready to level up your marketing, grab this book today.

Don’t put off learning from these fantastic authors. Pick one book and get started reading today!