Being a leader is a role that carries both responsibility and rewards. Books on leadership can provide valuable insights and guidance on your journey to becoming a successful leader. And, since September is Read a Book Month, we thought it was the perfect time to share some good reads.
Let’s dive in!
5 Recommended Books on Leadership
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Carol S. Dweck
Carol Dweck, a researcher at Stanford University recognized for her work on the fixed mentality vs. the growth mindset, illustrates how the distinction between the two mindsets influences our performance and overall success.
In her book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success," Dweck explores the power of growth vs. a fixed mindset, illustrating how adopting a growth mindset can encourage learning, development, and resilience, fostering better leadership.
Dare to Lead: Brave Work Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts, By Brené Brown
Brené Brown, a research professor, believes that vulnerability and courage are two sides of the same coin. She also believes that humans cannot develop and create without taking risks.
Brown combines her research on vulnerability and courage with leadership principles in Dare to Lead, emphasizing that good leadership requires empathy, openness, and authenticity. Explore developing a culture of trust and transparency among your team by sharing your experiences, stories, and practical suggestions. She reasons that taking risks is necessary for us to develop and create and that vulnerability is the cornerstone of innovation, creativity, and transformation.
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together, and Others Don't, by Simon Sinek
In this book, leadership expert and author Simon Sinek explores the concept of leadership based on cooperation and trust. Through the book, you'll learn how leaders who prioritize their teams' well-being can create a more positive and productive work environment.
Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee
The U.S. Department of Labor study implies that emotional intelligence is more critical than psychometric intelligence in achieving personal, professional, and social success. Managing emotions in challenging situations is considered an asset in business. Learn to control your emotions, accept responsibility for your actions, and accurately predict how others react to become an outstanding leader.
This book investigates the role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership, emphasizing the impact of a leader's emotional state on a team's performance and well-being.
Unbreakable: Building and Leading Resilient Teams, by Bradley Kirkman and Adam Stoverink
Learn how to raise your team’s resilience and equip them with coping skills to navigate stress and bounce back after hardship. This book explores the importance or resilience in the workplace, emphasizing that teams who can navigate challenges and recover quickly after adversity are the most successful.
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