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Best Leadership Books

Management and leadership skills

69 summaries

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  1. The Power of Positive Thinking

    Norman Vincent Peale

    ★ 4.1 (85k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Live a fulfilling life by using faith and practical methods to achieve your goals and overcome self-doubt.

  2. The 48 Laws of Power

    Robert Greene

    ★ 4.2 (79k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Learn the amoral strategies of history's most cunning figures, from Machiavelli to con men, to acquire and maintain power.

  3. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

    Dale Carnegie

    ★ 4.1 (78k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Learn Dale Carnegie's methods to overcome anxiety, manage business stress, and live a calm, energetic life using practical tips and real-life stories.

  4. The Magic of Thinking Big

    David J. Schwartz

    ★ 4.2 (69k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Achieve success by learning to think and act big, regardless of your natural talent or intelligence.

  5. Never Split the Difference

    Chris Voss

    ★ 4.4 (59k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    An FBI hostage negotiator shares communication methods to gain an advantage in any negotiation, from diffusing terrorists to debating your spouse.

  6. The Greatest Salesman in the World

    Og Mandino

    ★ 4.2 (52k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Hafid, a camel boy, spends ten months uncovering ancient scroll secrets, transforming from poverty to great success and showing that the best salesman masters himself.

  7. Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

    Seth Godin

    ★ 3.8 (40k) average on GoodreadsBusiness
  8. Decision Points

    George W. Bush

    ★ 3.8 (37k) average on GoodreadsPolitics

    George W. Bush recounts his presidency's defining choices, from 9/11's aftermath to the Iraq War and Hurricane Katrina, in the Situation Room and Oval Office.

  9. Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us

    Seth Godin

    ★ 3.8 (35k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    In an era where the internet creates countless new communities, Seth Godin encourages you to lead and inspire the passion that will unite your unique group.

  10. No Rules Rules

    Reed Hastings

    ★ 4.3 (33k) average on Goodreads

    Netflix's journey from DVD rentals to a global entertainment giant was fueled by its unique culture of freedom, responsibility, and candor, where 'adequate performance gets a generous severance.'

  11. Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

    Susan Jeffers

    ★ 4.0 (27k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Conquer the paralysis of fear and transform your life by embracing a 10-step positive thinking process, turning every decision into a 'no-lose' situation, and risking a little more each day.

  12. The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

    Seth Godin

    ★ 3.8 (26k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Success is not about never giving up, but knowing when to quit the wrong things so you can focus on conquering the right challenges and achieve excellence.

  13. The Wisdom of Crowds

    James Surowiecki

    ★ 3.8 (22k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Many people, not just a few, are key to solving problems, gaining knowledge, and making accurate predictions in all areas of life and leadership.

  14. Business Adventures

    John Brooks

    ★ 3.8 (19k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Explore the dramatic stories of corporate America, from Ford's Edsel failure to Xerox's rapid growth, revealing lessons in ambition, innovation, and human error that resonate through business history.

  15. The Slight Edge

    Jeff Olson

    ★ 4.4 (18k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Small daily choices, over time, lead to extraordinary success and lasting happiness by using your inner power.

  16. Poke the Box

    Seth Godin

    ★ 3.8 (13k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Stop waiting for permission or a roadmap; 'Poke the Box' is a call to action to initiate change, create your own path, and learn by doing in a world that needs your unique contributions.

  17. See You at the Top

    Zig Ziglar

    ★ 4.3 (13k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Achieve success by living with honesty, integrity, and faith, following Zig Ziglar's classic advice.

  18. What to Say When You Talk to Yourself

    Shad Helmstetter

    ★ 4.2 (12k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Master positive self-talk to change negative thought patterns, achieve your goals, and build a more successful life.

  19. The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly?

    Seth Godin

    ★ 4.0 (12k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Stop fearing ambition and instead embrace your inner artist. The real danger is playing it too safe in a world that needs bold, creative contributions.

  20. The Leadership Challenge

    James M. Kouzes

    ★ 4.0 (11k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    This updated guide helps you improve your leadership skills to get better results, with new research, case studies, and stories from real leaders.

  21. On War

    Carl von Clausewitz

    ★ 4.0 (11k) average on GoodreadsPolitics

    Clausewitz's "On War" explores conflict not just as violence, but as a political tool, redefining how we understand its strategy and philosophy.

  22. Profiles in Courage

    John F. Kennedy

    ★ 3.9 (11k) average on GoodreadsPolitics

    John F. Kennedy's book examines eight American politicians who risked their careers by acting on their beliefs, showing the importance of courage when facing opposition.

  23. The 33 Strategies of War

    Robert Greene

    ★ 4.3 (11k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Learn from military history's greatest minds with 33 strategies for success in any competition, from the boardroom to personal life.

  24. Start Something That Matters

    Blake Mycoskie

    ★ 4.0 (10k) average on GoodreadsBusiness

    Blake Mycoskie, TOMS founder, shows how to build a successful business by combining passion, profit, and purpose, proving that giving back is key to entrepreneurial success.

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