20 Best Books For New Leaders (2023 Update)

In this book, frank damazio lays out a broad, deep discussion of what it means to be responsible for a group of "followers." this perennial bestseller presents a scriptural analysis of the philosophy, history, qualifications, preparation, and practice of christian leadership.

With a new foreword by ken blanchard adapting one minute manager techniques to enable successful leadership to happen. using different ways to motivate different kinds of people. leadership and the one minute manager goes straight to the heart of management as it describes the effective, adaptive styles of situational leadership. in clear and simple terms it teaches how to become a flexible and successful leader, fitting your style to the needs of the individual and to the situation at hand, and using the one minute manager techniques to enhance the motivation of others.

"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.

More than ever, people are talking about leadership. but much of today's discourse is advancing the same old misconceptions.in the book on leadership, best-selling author, pastor, and teacher john macarthur sets the record straight: leadership does not come from a job title. it isn't a matter of personality or charisma. and it isn't the same thing as iron-fisted authority. true leadership'the kind that refuses to bend to a shifting, fickle world'comes from a much deeper source.based on the writings of one of the most effective spiritual leaders of all time'the apostle paul? macarthur presents the "26 characteristics of a true leader." whether you are a business leader, civic leader, church leader, parent, teacher, or student, the life of paul will empower you to unleash your own capacity for leadership.

#1 new york times bestselling author john c. maxwell responds to the most popular questions he's received to help readers achieve greater success. john maxwell, america's #1 leadership authority, has mastered the art of asking questions, using them to learn and grow, connect with people, challenge himself, improve his team, and develop better ideas. in this compact derivative of good leaders ask great questions, he gives detailed answers to the most popular and intriguing questions posed to him by people at all stages of their careers, including: · how can you be a leader if you're at the bottom? · how do you motivate an unmotivated person? · how can you succeed with a leader who is difficult to work with? · how do you find balance between leading others and producing? · what gives a leader sustainability? no matter whether you're a seasoned leader or wanting to take the first steps into leadership, this book will provide helpful and applicable advice and improve your professional life.

The acclaimed guide to leadership excellence and competitive success from one of america’s greatest coaches: john wooden "talent to spare, or spare on talent,” wooden writes, “a leader's goal remains the same, namely, getting the very best out of the people in your organization." in the essential wooden he tells readers how to do this and achieve championship results, whether you lead a small team or run a corporation.when it came to managing a group of individuals and achieving world-class results, no one did it better than coach john wooden. this landmark leadership manual presents wooden’s own hand-picked directives and opinions to help you build a dedicated and driven team that performs under pressure. coach wooden unpacks his famous pyramid of success and offers new perspectives on achieving competitive greatness, filling the entire book with his no-nonsense approach and keen insights on human nature. from wooden's earliest days as a leader through his historic ucla dynasty, the essential wooden distills a lifetime of learning into the leadership playbook for the 21st century.

With an introduction on using the principles of the servant in your life and career, this book redefines what it means to be a leader.in this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of john daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. he is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. to get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remote benedictine monastery.to john's surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and wall street legend. taking john under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet profound: the true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice. along with john, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. they don't demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. the servant's message can be applied by anyone, anywhere—at home or at work.if you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if you are searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if you want to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting and meaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford to miss.

Dive into a masterclass that reveals the shifts you should make over the course of you career to keep innovating, improving, and influencing others to the highest levels of success in today's unprecedented business climate. change is so rapid today that leaders must do more than stay the course to be successful. if they aren't nimble and ready to adapt, they won't survive. the key is to learn how to leadershift. maxwell helps leaders gain the ability and willingness to make leadership changes that will positively enhance their organizational and personal growth. he does this by sharing the eleven shifts he made over the course of his long, successful leadership career. in leadershift, maxwell shares some of the leadershifts including… adaptive shift from plan a to option a, the production shift from ladder climbing to ladder building, the influence shift from positional authority to moral authority and more! leadershift gives specific guidance to readers about how to make these shifts in their own lives. each one requires them to change the way they think, act, and ultimately lead so they can be successful in a world that never remains the same.

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.

This book is your essential guide to the theory and practice of leadership. whatever your level in an organisation, this is your practical handbook for getting to the top and staying there. anyone can learn to be a great leader. and everyone can learn to lead better. this book will show you how. based on original research into some of the world's best organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors, how to lead cuts right through all the myths and mysteries to get straight to the heart of what you need to do and how you need to do it in order to succeed. this new edition features a new section about 21st century leadership, featuring generic skills and a focus on influencing 'how to lead is a tour de force, ambitious and resolutely practical – the very essence of leadership.' sharath jeevan, ceo of stir education

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

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.

In this book you'll learn what i learned and what many other common sense leaders across the ages have learned before us: how to live, learn, and lead the "common sense way"

Fulfilling the dream: my pathway to leadership and finding purpose in serving others is an honest, eye-opening, and inspiring book about setting aside personal ego and ignoring racial and political bias to bless and benefit others. wayman britt's story is a tale of believing in one's dreams, realizing them–and then dedicating his life to helping others imagine and achieve better lives. in this insightful read, britt candidly shares his personal account of growing up poor in north carolina during the jim crow era of racial discrimination, and the hard work, determination, and faith in god that propelled him through challenges, disappointments, and setbacks to achieve success in life. the family reluctantly moved north to flint, michigan with the hope of greater opportunity. britt takes readers through his quest to open the american dream to people long excluded and relates lessons and experiences of competing at the highest levels in athletics, corporate culture, government, and politics that are especially relevant to our own lives and the most sensitive cultural issues of our times. the compelling account of growing up poor and later finding his life mission as a leader in business and government will inspire the reader to achieve personal success while having a positive impact on others. being successful and living a passionate life of service sounds counterintuitive–britt's story proves it is not. his story proves nice guys not only don't have to finish last, but they can also finish first. this book will benefit several equally important audiences with the common denominator of interest in true accounts of living the black experience and overcoming obstacles to get the most out of their potential.

The navy seal way to win in business. leadership and teamwork techniques of the military elite, where partnering is mandatory, and failure is never an option. as increasing focus is placed on fully utilizing and leveraging the value of employees, managers are finding that strong team leadership can be the answer to increasing productivity, reducing turnover, and boosting morale. a coherent, proven approach to teambuilding and leadership is very much in demand. such an approach exists in today's military, where powerful leadership and effective teamwork are more than just concepts they're necessities. leadership lessons of the navy seals analyzes the leadership and team-building techniques and strategies of elite navy seal units, and guides business leaders and managers in creating, training, and leading teams that are extraordinarily successful at carrying out the company's mission.

New york times bestseller – “you owe you is full of insight and guidance for those seeking their inner selves.”—michael b. jordan no matter your story or your struggle, eric thomas—celebrated motivational guru, educator, and problem-solver to many of the top athletes and business leaders—will “help you work harder, discover your real motivation, and crack the code of enduring success” (ed mylett, #1 bestselling author of the power of one more)if you feel like success is for others, that only certain people get to have their dreams fulfilled, eric thomas’s you owe you is your wake-up call. his urgent message to stop waiting for inspiration to strike and take control of your life is one he wishes someone had given him when he was a teenager—lost, homeless, failing in school, and dealing with the challenges of being a young black man in america. once he was able to break free from thinking of himself as a victim and truly understand his strengths, he switched the script. and now, with this book, thomas reveals how you, too, can rewrite your life's script. with support, he recognized that his unique gift is being able to capture the attention of all kinds of people in all kinds of settings—boardrooms, locker rooms, churches, classrooms, even the streets—thanks to his wealth of experiences and command of language. today, thomas considers himself blessed to speak to an audience that is as large as it is diverse, from the rich and famous to kids struggling in school to young men in prison hoping for a new start. thomas’s secrets of success have already helped hundreds of thousands on their journey, but this is his first guide to show you how to start today, right now. these critical first steps include deeply understanding yourself and the world around you, finding your why, accepting that you may have to give up something good for something great, and constantly stretching toward your potential. no matter where you are on your journey toward greatness, you owe it to yourself to become fully, authentically you. and eric thomas’s you owe you can help get you there.

New york times bestseller – “you owe you is full of insight and guidance for those seeking their inner selves.”—michael b. jordan no matter your story or your struggle, eric thomas—celebrated motivational guru, educator, and problem-solver to many of the top athletes and business leaders—will “help you work harder, discover your real motivation, and crack the code of enduring success” (ed mylett, #1 bestselling author of the power of one more)if you feel like success is for others, that only certain people get to have their dreams fulfilled, eric thomas’s you owe you is your wake-up call. his urgent message to stop waiting for inspiration to strike and take control of your life is one he wishes someone had given him when he was a teenager—lost, homeless, failing in school, and dealing with the challenges of being a young black man in america. once he was able to break free from thinking of himself as a victim and truly understand his strengths, he switched the script. and now, with this book, thomas reveals how you, too, can rewrite your life's script. with support, he recognized that his unique gift is being able to capture the attention of all kinds of people in all kinds of settings—boardrooms, locker rooms, churches, classrooms, even the streets—thanks to his wealth of experiences and command of language. today, thomas considers himself blessed to speak to an audience that is as large as it is diverse, from the rich and famous to kids struggling in school to young men in prison hoping for a new start. thomas’s secrets of success have already helped hundreds of thousands on their journey, but this is his first guide to show you how to start today, right now. these critical first steps include deeply understanding yourself and the world around you, finding your why, accepting that you may have to give up something good for something great, and constantly stretching toward your potential. no matter where you are on your journey toward greatness, you owe it to yourself to become fully, authentically you. and eric thomas’s you owe you can help get you there.

In this fully updated eight edition of leadership: theory and practice, a new chapter on followership examines the central role followers play in the leadership process and unpacks the characteristics of both effective and ineffective followers. the new edition also includes a new ethical leadership style questionnaire and new coverage on the dark side of leadership and destructive leadership. adopted at more than 1600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 13 different languages, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and special emphasis on how leadership theory can inform leadership practice. northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter, allowing students to easily compare and contrast the various theories. case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their personal understanding of their own leadership.

Though gandhi is one of the most written-about figures of the twentieth century, this is the first book to apply lessons from his life to the practical tasks faced by contemporary leaders-from corporate managers and executives to government administrators, nonprofit professionals, educators, and others. in times shaped by colonialism, dictatorships, and two world wars, gandhi demonstrated that an idealist could also be a practical and effective leader. in a higher standard of leadership, he offers a pragmatic guide based on the concepts gandhi exemplified: o leadership is service, not a path to power and privilege; o effective goals, decisions, and strategies can be guided by moral principles; o a single standard of conduct, based on absolute values, should be maintained in both public and private life. a lifelong student of gandhi's teachings and a businessman with more than 25 years of experience in corporate and governmental leadership development, nair is uniquely positioned to bridge the two worlds. using illustrative examples from gandhi's life and writings, he identifies commitments-to conscience, openness, service, values, and reduced attachments-and describes the courage and determination necessary to work and lead by them. in simple and direct language, he explores the process of making decisions, setting goals, and implementing actions guided by the spirit of service and commitment to values that is essential to the realization of a higher standard of leadership in our workplaces and communities.

In this fully updated eight edition of leadership: theory and practice, a new chapter on followership examines the central role followers play in the leadership process and unpacks the characteristics of both effective and ineffective followers. the new edition also includes a new ethical leadership style questionnaire and new coverage on the dark side of leadership and destructive leadership. adopted at more than 1600 institutions in 89 countries and translated into 13 different languages, this market-leading text successfully combines an academically robust account of the major theories and models of leadership with an accessible style and special emphasis on how leadership theory can inform leadership practice. northouse uses a consistent structure for each chapter, allowing students to easily compare and contrast the various theories. case studies and questionnaires provide students with practical examples and opportunities to deepen their personal understanding of their own leadership.