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An empowering, practical manual for navigating the inherent risks of leadership while keeping your spirit intact. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Leadership on the Line.
- grounded
- reflective
- empowering
- supportive
- 01
Lincoln on Leadership
Donald T. Phillips · 1992
A pragmatic and inspiring masterclass in leading with empathy and resolve during times of profound crisis.
- 02
Leading Change
John P. Kotter · 1996
A pragmatic, step-by-step masterclass in steering the massive, stubborn ship of human behavior toward a new horizon.
- 03
Power
Jeffrey Pfeffer
An unapologetic, unsentimental masterclass in navigating the brutal realities of workplace politics and human ambition.
- 04
Principle-Centered Leadership
Stephen R. Covey · 2005
A grounded, inside-out guide to finding balance and unleashing potential in a high-pressure world.
- 05
Good to Great
Jim Collins
A methodical, research-backed roadmap that transforms the daunting challenge of organizational excellence into a series of disciplined, actionable steps.
- 06
Managing Oneself
Peter F. Drucker
A crisp, no-nonsense masterclass in treating your own mind and career with the strategic rigor of a CEO.
- 07
Becoming a technical leader
Gerald M. Weinberg · 1986
A warm, mentor-like guide that treats the messy human side of technical work as just another fascinating system to understand.
- 08
The Myth of the Strong Leader
Archie Brown
A sweeping, analytical dismantling of the great-man theory of history that champions the quiet power of collaboration.
- 09
Leadership and the one minute manager
Kenneth H. Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi and others
A quick, empowering toolkit that transforms the daunting task of management into a clear, adaptable practice.
- 10
Grit
Angela Duckworth
An empowering, research-backed dismantling of the talent myth that leaves you ready to tackle your most daunting long-term goals.
- 11
Find Your Why
Simon Sinek
An energizing, pragmatic toolkit for transforming vague professional dissatisfaction into a clear, actionable sense of purpose.
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Start with why
Simon Sinek · 2009
An energizing masterclass in finding the beating heart behind your work and using it to inspire others.
