The top business books every leader should read
Grow yourself and grow your business
The health of your business is directly tied to your growth as a leader. To run a better business you need to become a better leader. To become a better leader you need to learn and grow continually. One of the best (and most convenient) ways is to read (or listen to) books. My encouragement is to invest in yourself and start a regular reading habit. Most busy leaders I work with listen on the go to make sure they are always growing.
Knowledge is good, but wisdom is better
Don’t just read apply what you learn to your business. Knowledge is good, but applying what you learn is better. Wisdom is knowledge applied. Take your time. The goal is not to finish the book, but to grow and make a difference in your business.
Jot down notes and action steps you believe will make a positive impact
Share the ideas. Invite your key leaders and staff on the journey
Gift the book, or audio to your key team members
Brainstorm together ways to apply the ideas
The best business books I’ve read lately
Jim Collins
Good To Great - read the book summary
Built To Last
BE 2.0 - Beyond Entrepreneurship
Patrick Lencioni
The Advantage - read the book summary
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy
Who Not How
The Gap and The Gain
10x Is Easier Than 2x
Keith J. Cunningham
The Road Less Stupid
Simon Sinek
The Infinite Game
Start With Why
James Clear
Atomic Habits
James Kerr
Legacy
Patrick Bet-David
Your Next Five Moves - read the book summary
Tony Hsieh
Delivering Happiness
Jason Fried
ReWork
It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy At Work
Cal Newport
Deep Work
Howard Schultz
Pour Your Heart Into It
Onward, Howard Schultz
Stephen Covey
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Sam Walton
Made in America
Marc Randolph
That Will Never Work
Phil Knight
Shoe Dog
Greg McKeown
Essentialism
Johann Hari
Stolen Focus
Jocko Willink
Extreme Ownership
Tim S Grover
Relentless
W. Chan Kim & Renee Mauborgne
The Blue Ocean Strategy
