20 Best Books For Leadership Development (2023 Update)

The key to success in life and business is to become a master at conversational intelligence. it's not about how smart you are, but how open you are to learn new and effective powerful conversational rituals that prime the brain for trust, partnership, and mutual success. conversational intelligence translates the wealth of new insights coming out of neuroscience from across the globe, and brings the science down to earth so people can understand and apply it in their everyday lives. author judith glaser presents a framework for knowing what kind of conversations trigger the lower, more primitive brain; and what activates higher-level intelligences such as trust, integrity, empathy, and good judgment. conversational intelligence makes complex scientific material simple to understand and apply through a wealth of easy to use tools, examples, conversational rituals, and practices for all levels of an organization.

"in this book, three experts show companies how to build their own leaders by understanding the critical passages a leader must navigate, by providing the appropriate development for navigating those passages, and by building the right system for ensuring a full pipeline of leaders now and in the future." "together ram charan, stephen drotter, and james noel have substantial firsthand experience in leadership succession and development around the world. they have coached some of the world's top corporate leaders and have developed effective leadership succession and development programs for leading companies of all sizes." "drawing on this background, they provide readers with a proven method for building a leadership pipeline by defining six critical leadership passages, assessing competence and performance at each passage, and planning leadership development in a way that addresses the unique challenge of each passage." "the leadership pipeline's practical advice has proven to be applicable to companies of all sizes, to be particularly helpful to women and minorities, and to be effective in cross-cultural settings. it gives managers and human resource professionals the framework, tools, and language they need to help leaders at every level reach their full potential. it also gives individuals a framework for managing their own development and planning their own careers." –book jacket.

Sheryl sandberg's lean in is a massive cultural phenomenon and its title has become an instant catchphrase for empowering women. the book soared to the top of bestseller lists internationally, igniting global conversations about women and ambition. sandberg packed theatres, dominated opinion pages, appeared on every major television show and on the cover of time magazine, and sparked ferocious debate about women and leadership. ask most women whether they have the right to equality at work and the answer will be a resounding yes, but ask the same women whether they'd feel confident asking for a raise, a promotion, or equal pay, and some reticence creeps in. the statistics, although an improvement on previous decades, are certainly not in women's favour – of 197 heads of state, only twenty-two are women. women hold just 20 percent of seats in parliaments globally, and in the world of big business, a meagre eighteen of the fortune 500 ceos are women.

The book you hold resonates with this conviction: that leaders such as you have the potential to be the most influential forces on planet earth. yours is the staggering responsibility and the matchless privilege of rallying believers and mobilizing their spiritual gifts in order to help people who are far from god become fully devoted followers of christ. life transformation and the eternal destinies of real people depend on the redemptive message entrusted to the local church. are you willing to do whatever it takes to lead your church effectively so god's message of hope can change the world? then this book is for you. courageous leadership is bill hybels' magnum opus, a book far too important to be written before its time. only now, after nearly thirty years leading his own church from a handful of people with a burning vision into a globe-spanning kingdom force—only after almost three decades of victories and setbacks, of praying hard and risking big—is hybels ready at last to share the lessons he has learned, and continues to learn, about christian leadership. too much is at stake for you not to maximize your spiritual gift of leadership, insists hybels. in this passionate, powerful book, he unpacks the tools, tasks, and challenges of your calling. you'll discover the power of vision and how to turn it into action. you'll gain frontline insights for developing a kingdom dream team, discovering your leadership style, developing other leaders, making decisions, walking with god, embracing change, staying your god-given course, and much, much more. drawing on his own richly varied life experiences, hybels fleshes out vital principles with riveting firsthand stories. this is far more than another book on leadership strategies and techniques. you'll find those topics in here, to be sure. but beyond them, you'll find the very essence of one of today's foremost christian leaders—his fervent commitment to evangelism and discipleship and his zeal to inspire fellow church leaders even as he seeks to keep growing as a leader himself. courageous leadership will convince you to lead with all your might, all your skill, and all your faith. and it will give you the tools to do just that.

The co-author of the phenomenal new york times bestselling classic the one minute manager explores the skills needed to become an effective self leader in this essential work, now updated throughout.just as ken blanchard’s phenomenal bestselling classic the one minute manager gives leaders the three secrets to managing others, so this follow-up book gives people the three secrets to managing themselves. in self leadership and the one minute manager, readers will learn that accepting personal responsibility for their own success leads to power, freedom, and autonomy.through a captivating business parable, ken blanchard and coauthors susan fowler and laurence hawkins show readers how to apply the world-renowned situational leadership ii method to their own development. the story centers on steve, a young advertising executive who is about to lose his job. through a series of talks with a one minute manager protégé named cayla, steve learns the three secrets of self leadership. his newfound skills not only empower steve to keep his job, but also show him how to ditch his victim mentality to continue growing, learning, and achieving. for decades, millions of managers in fortune 500 companies and small businesses around the world have followed ken blanchard’s management methods to increase productivity, job satisfaction, and personal prosperity. now, this newly revised edition of self leadership and the one minute manager empowers people at every level of the organization to achieve success.

Real leadership that leads to high engagement, higher performance, and a culture of accountability as president and ceo of scripps health, one of america's most prestigious health systems, chris van gorder has presided over a dramatic turnaround, catapulting scripps from near bankruptcy to a dominant market position. while hospitals and health systems nationwide have laid people off or are closing their doors, scripps is financially healthy, has added thousands of employees (even with a no-layoff philosophy), and has developed a reputation as a top employer. what are the secrets to this remarkable story? in the front-line leader, chris van gorder candidly shares his own incredible story, from police officer to ceo, and the leadership philosophy that drives all of his decisions and actions: people come first. van gorder began his unlikely career as a california police officer, which deeply instilled in him a sense of social responsibility, honesty, and public service. after being injured on the job and taking an early retirement, van gorder had to reinvent himself, eventually taking a job as a hospital security director, a job that would change his life. through hard work and determination, he rose to executive ranks, eventually becoming ceo of scripps. but he never forgot his own roots and powerful work ethic, or the time when a ceo would not make eye contact with him, a security officer. his values learned on the force—protecting the community, educating citizens, developing caring relationships, and ultimately doing the right thing—shape his approach to business. as much as companies talk about accountability, managers seldom understand what practical steps to take for an ethic of service that makes accountability meaningful. the front-line leader outlines specific tactics and steps anyone can use starting today to take responsibility, inspire others, and achieve breakout results for their organizations. van gorder reveals how a no-layoff philosophy led to higher accountability, how his own attention to seemingly minor details spurred larger change, and how his own high standards for himself and his team improved morale and productivity. from general strategy to the tiny, everyday steps leaders can take to create the kind of culture and accountability that translates into major competitive advantage, the front-line leader charts a path to better leadership and a more engaged, higher-performing organization.

A powerful call to action for achieving equality in leadership.women make up fewer than ten per cent of national leaders worldwide, and behind this eye-opening statistic lies a pattern of unequal access to power.

Leadership challenges from the edge of experience: this book is a must read for the responsible leader who is committed to a serving ethos to lead and excel in any context. the book takes the reader on a leadership journey using the dramatic device of following shackleton's attempt to cross the antarctic continent, in order to explore perennial leadership principles and challenges in challenging contexts. the book explores seven perennial challenges to leadership and advances corresponding principles for developing the state of mind for responsible leadership and leveraging strategic capability in any context. the focus of the book is on the lived experience of exemplary leadership to provide the reader with a real and immediate understanding of timeless leadership challenges and corresponding principles. the scientific research provides the underlying rigour to the book but the emphasis throughout is on the immediacy of the challenge and how the reader can apply the principles to be effective as a leader. the book integrates theory and practice based on extensive applied research and field work in complex and demanding contexts. the author's have clearly lived what they write. dr. michael cox is professor emeritus in leadership and former director, centre for studies in leadership, university of guelph. dr. james warn is former head, school of business and leadership programs, australian defence force academy at the university of new south wales. cox and warn have written a remarkable book. using the real life epic journey of explorer shackleton, as an exemplary responsible leader. they have fleshed out the form to show numerous instances and examples of leadership principles in action. from the earliest revelation that "the map is not the territory", they use the explorer's actions to demonstrate the author's "seven cs" of leadership. it is a fantastic journey which continually challenges the reader to self assess his perception of leadership. – john r. vickers p. eng. – past c.e. o. westinghouse air bake casting division. – the authors draw out principles and tenets of leadership and skillfully refines them into modern leadership lessons. the self-assessments at the end of each chapter are useful to help a leader put the principles into action. overall, the authors validate that principled leadership is ageless. mark easden – chief operating officer – dale & lessmann llpin my early twenties i found myself in a middle management role and over the years i intuitively found ways to manage. a book like this would have have been such a great help! a leader who does not walk the talk soon loses the moral authority to lead others. leaders must take action, commit and be prepared to handle what comes next. this book will have a place to help leaders in family, business and organizations. – len verhey – president, canway equipment manufacturing inc. – the authors skillfully and richly illustrate how to move from the leadership approach of managing numbers and cutting people to creating wins for leaders, followers, communities, and the world. the authors have clearly lived what they write. this book will be inspiring for the responsible leader who rejects the notion of self-focussed leadership. this book provides hope for humanity. iain p. murray, ph – dprofessor emeritus – gordon s. lang school of business and economics – university of guelph – the authors take us on a journey exploring leadership in contemporary, challenging, and crisis contexts by using illustrative narrative and illuminating paintings from the story of shackelton's antarctica expedition. – this book charts territory applicable for leadership lessons today. cynthia cherrey, ph – d – president and ceo international leadership association – moller institute leadership fellow, cambridge university

This practical and inspiring guide is for anyone in a managerial or leadership role wishing to improve their leadership skills. it presents 21 examples of real life leadership-in-action scenarios, with a focus on best practices in business leadership, and emphasizing practical and critical leadership skills. the concepts and examples presented in this book provide a solid foundation of what exemplary leadership-in-action looks like, enabling the reader to identify with real life situations to guide them in their quest to be an effective leader. the topic is serious in nature, but there are several humorous anecdotes, and the flow of the book is easy to read. 21 lessons learned in leadership is the second book in the series, the follow-up to 21 lessons learned in sales management.

If you have leadership, all figured out then put this book down. if you are not willing to complete the prescribed exercises in this book, stop right now. if you want to sharpen your leadership skills, then learn to lead by serving is perfect for you! this book will keep you engaged with a true story of how one learned to lead by serving.the seven important lessons that are covered in this book will help you rethink your personal leadership. the self-guided exercises in the book will deliver real-life examples of what it means to become a servant leader. they will help set a foundation that you can build off of and make the changes needed to really succeed.

Don't just lead. build legacy. don't just influence. create impact nearly every person you know can tell you about a manager/supervisor/director they experienced that was an absolute nightmare to work with. there aren't nearly as many who speak about experiencing a leader who truly embodied what leadership should look like. – have you suffered on a job because your decision maker lacked the ability to lead well and you vowed never to be that person to your team? have you seen what strong leadership looks like and produces, and you want to be that good or better? have you recognised that many companies are appointing managers and not grooming leaders and are frustrated by it? have you been seeking leadership training and grooming but have found no-one to partner with in your organisation? do you have good intentions and goals for you and your team but just can't seem to create the kind of synergy that drives success? in leadership to legacy, bestselling author and coach, marsha flemmings, shares 11 core strategies that helped her during her time in corporate, guide teams to multiple awards and promotions consistently throughout her career. in this book you will discover: how to become the leader your team wants to work with – how you are able to build the kind of connection with your team that fuels success – the importance of assessing what you may be doing that is stifling your growth, your team and the organisation. – how to impact your team and help them to add value to the organisation and not just fit in. – you'll discover how to build a team that trusts you, is committed to the vision, experiences consistent growth and how to be a leader that goes beyond influence and creates dynamic impact.

A job interview can be very scary and extremely exciting at the same time; candidates are always looking for new ways to put their best foot forward during an interview. as the interview and hiring process changes to reflect the multi-faceted nature of 21st-century life, job aspirants need to be up to date with the latest interview techniques and requirements. leadership interview questions you'll most likely be asked is a great resource that includes a variety of interview questions- the ones which are most commonly asked and some out-of-the-box questions to thoroughly prepare for interviews. with focused questions and answers spanning the following topics, this book is a great resource for job aspirants aiming to ace their leadership interview. competencybehavioralopinionsituationalcredential verification – experience verification – strategic thinking – management style – character and ethics with all these topics in your arsenal, you will be fully equipped for your next big interview! the book contains: 250 leadership interview questions, answers and proven strategies for getting hired – dozens of example responses to interview questions the job interview questions series has 75+ interview preparation books that will help job aspirants as well as seasoned professionals to upgrade their interview skills. this series of books has been written by expert authors and programmers who have been conducting interviews for more than a decade and have gathered vast experience in the field of hr interviews.

This book explains how to sustain lean, or, continuous improvement practices. it introduces the basics lean leadership development path, combining the "human aspect" with published basics lean tools. it lays out the methodology to empower, lead, and drive ongoing improvements in your business.

Leadership through trust & collaboration is a must-read for anyone who's serious about leading in today's challenging environments. jill ratliff, a twenty-five-year fortune 100 human resources executive, knows well what amazing things leaders can do under the right circumstances. this is what has led her to write leadership through trust & collaboration, a practical guide to learn: why current strategies to build leaders aren't working – and what can be done to improve them how to help leaders build collaboration and trust as they're at their day jobs, not at expensive, time-consuming off-sites powerful skills for leaders to communicate better in stressful moments profound new ways of thinking that simplify how the best leaders lead in challenging situations and how all of these skills will reduce stress in leaders' personal lives, which could save a company millions!

This practical guide, the first to show how leaders can achieve extraordinary results through the positive energy generated by virtuous interactions with employees, is written by one of the giants in the study of positive leadership.this book reveals one of the most important but frequently ignored factors that lead to spectacular performance in organizations. kim cameron, a true pioneer in the study of positive leadership, offers validated scientific evidence that all individuals are inherently attracted to and flourish in the presence of positive energy, a principle known in biology as heliotropism. further, he shows that the positive relational energy generated by leaders’ virtuous behaviors—such as generosity, compassion, gratitude, trustworthiness, forgiveness, and kindness—is tightly linked to extraordinary organizational outcomes like greater innovation, higher profits, and increased engagement and retention. cameron has not written a feel-good tome about the power of positive thinking, “happiology,” or unbridled optimism. this research-based explanation shows how to achieve performance that exceeds expectations. he provides practical suggestions, assessments, and exercises showing how leaders can improve their own positive energy and increase positive relational energy in their organizations. positively energizing leadership is a major contribution to the theory and practice of leadership.

After examining the lives of hundreds of historical, biblical, and contemporary leaders, dr. j. robert clinton gained perspective on how leaders develop over a lifetime. by studying the six distinct stages he identifies, you will learn to:recognize and respond to god’s providential shaping in your life – determine where you are in the leadership development process – identify others with leadership characteristics – direct the development of future leaders – this revised and updated edition includes several new appendixes and expanded endnotes, as well as an application section at the end of each chapter.

Servant leadership is leadership "the right way"–a better way of being a manager and part of organizational life. servant leadership will produce fulfilling emotional, psychological, and spiritual rewards for everyone involved. it will enhance productivity, encourage creativity, and benefit the bottom line.in "the servant leader, " top-selling author, former fortune 500 executive, and business consultant james a. autry shows you how to remain true to the servant leadership model when handling day-to-day and long-term management situations. you'll learn how to manage with respect and honesty and how to empower employees to achieve new levels of satisfaction. plus, you'll learn why servant leadership can be the guiding light to becoming the kind of leader and "person" you want to be. you'll discover how to: -maintain your spriritual focus while dealing with such challenging issues as firing, harassment, substance abuse, and performance problems -provide guidance during conflict and crisis -assure your continued growth and progress as a leader -train managers in the principles of servant leadership -transform a company with morale problems into a great place to work -and more real leadership begins on the inside with your own commmitment to inspire the best in others. but it's one thing to make the commitment; it's quite another to develop the skills to make that happen. if you are an executive, a manager, or someone who aspires to be in a leadership role, you will find the servant leadership philosophy to be a valuable, refreshing, and rewarding approach to leading others and to business life." this is an awesome book. james autry's gift is that he brings lofty ideals down to earth with general illustrations that make them easy to understand and apply. i highly recommend it!"–jack canfield, coauthor, "chicken soup for the soul at work"""the servant leader" illuminates a clear path to personal, spiritual, and material actualization, which, in return, creates an infinite circle of prosperity."–tom gould, retired chairman and ceo, younkers, inc." quite simply, this is an extraordinary book. it is a classic already and the first truly great leadership book of the new century."–john noble, director, greenleaf center, uk""the servant leader" is really the best field guide i've seen for helping managers transform themselves into true leaders."–doug greene, ceo, new hope group"servant leadership is key to surviving and thriving in the twenty-first century. let both jim autry and his book, "the servant leader, " be your guide."–ken blanchard, coauthor, "the one minute manager" "from the hardcover edition."

How does a good manager become a great leader? ask around in business circles, and you'll get a thousand different answers. but now, internationally-renowned leadership expert dr. peter fuda has created a single, coherent roadmap for leadership effectiveness in leadership transformed. after more than a decade's research and practice, dr. fuda shares the seven common themes that have enabled hundreds of ceos across the world to transform themselves into highly effective leaders, and transform the performance of their organizations as well. through his work, dr. fuda discovered that the best way to elicit deep and broad discussion of the seven leadership themes–and to describe the ceos' mastery of what they had learned–was through metaphor. fire–motivational forces that initiate and sustain transformation efforts – snowball–mutual accountability, and the consequent momentum that occurs when a critical mass of leaders commit to shared leadership principles – master chef–leadership frameworks, tools, and strategies that can be 'artfully' deployed – coach–how a 'coaching staff' can collectively help leaders achieve their aspirations – mask–leaders can shed the heavy burden of wearing a mask in favor of a more congruent "best self"movie–leaders can develop critical capabilities of self-awareness and reflection – russian dolls–how a leader's personal journey can align with the journeys of their colleagues and organization dr. fuda has helped leaders on four continents achieve greatness.

Learning to lead others is the critical skill for today's managers. every day, you are challenged to lead-to get others to work at your direction towards your organization's goals. whether you have to lead, hope to lead, or need to create change in your organization, the advice it offers is invaluable.

Learning to lead others is the critical skill for today's managers. every day, you are challenged to lead-to get others to work at your direction towards your organization's goals. whether you have to lead, hope to lead, or need to create change in your organization, the advice it offers is invaluable.