Who else wants to be the greatest leader of all time? We've had great leaders and we have heard a lot about them. The Mandelas, Martin Luthers, Mahatma Ghandi, the Steve Jobs, and on. So many people crave to achieve their kind of exploits and i think i'm one of them. I've developed a passion for leadership that is deeply rooted. As a young leader, i desire to know how these men thought, how they commanded so much respect and followership, and this top 5 books i wanna share with you is a product of my little research.
The following list of the top leadership books is a mixture of the bestselling leadership books of all time and the leadership books that made the biggest impact on my life.
(Note: as a courtesy, each book title will direct you to Amazon.com where you can order the book)
1. 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership By John Maxwell
This is my favourite leadership book for now written by John C. Maxwell. This is a book all leaders, born or made, should read. The author highlights 21 powerful leadership laws every leader must
The following list of the top leadership books is a mixture of the bestselling leadership books of all time and the leadership books that made the biggest impact on my life.
(Note: as a courtesy, each book title will direct you to Amazon.com where you can order the book)
1. 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership By John Maxwell
This is my favourite leadership book for now written by John C. Maxwell. This is a book all leaders, born or made, should read. The author highlights 21 powerful leadership laws every leader must
follow in order to attract followers. With each Law, the author describes the theory behind the Law. For example, with the Law of Sacrifice, the lesson is that a leader must be willing to sacrifice in order to achieve. He expounds upon his point by explaining that a leader gives up rights - in exchange for responsibilities as he rises. It was a rewarding experience for me.
2. On Becoming a Leader by Warren Bennis (1989)
This classic book outlines the challenges and opportunities facing leaders today, with additional updates and current references throughout. A powerful lesson in this book is that true leadership isn't about proven one's self, but being able to express yourself fully. Warren Bennis has probably done as much as anyone to scatter the myth of leaders as heroes, born not made.
This classic book outlines the challenges and opportunities facing leaders today, with additional updates and current references throughout. A powerful lesson in this book is that true leadership isn't about proven one's self, but being able to express yourself fully. Warren Bennis has probably done as much as anyone to scatter the myth of leaders as heroes, born not made.
In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. Bound for Antarctica, where polar explorer Ernest Shackleton planned to cross on foot the last uncharted continent. In this book, Lansing reveals how Shackleton and his crew survived for over a year on the ice-bound Antarctic seas. A story which Time Magazine said 'Defined Heroism".
4. Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization by John Wooden (2005)
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If you wish to become a stronger and more persuasive leader, then this is the right book. Wooden's goal as a basketball coach was purely how to bring out peak performance from his players in a manner that best served the team and this he did successfully. Wooden on Leadership explains step-by-step how he pursued and accomplished this goal. His concept on how to win is something you must admire when you go study this book.
. If you wish to become a stronger and more persuasive leader, then this is the right book. Wooden's goal as a basketball coach was purely how to bring out peak performance from his players in a manner that best served the team and this he did successfully. Wooden on Leadership explains step-by-step how he pursued and accomplished this goal. His concept on how to win is something you must admire when you go study this book.
I first learned of this book at a time when i had no interest in Leadership topics. The amazing thing is that the hard leadership lessons taught in this book written in the 5th Century are being used today by Many generals, Presidents and CEOs. Striking advice from a great general–one does not go into any competition without knowing the opponents. Sun Tzu considered war as a necessary evil that must be avoided whenever possible. It draws out lessons on tactical disposition and positioning, energy and directing etc.