Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
In this book, Simon Sinek explains how great leaders inspire others by clearly articulating their purpose, or "why." Sinek shows how leading with a sense of purpose drives inspiration, trust, and long-term success, helping leaders create lasting impact and motivated teams.
Diary of a CEO
The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett offers personal insights and lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Based on his journey as a successful CEO, Bartlett shares stories of resilience, failure, and self-discovery, providing practical advice on navigating the challenges of business leadership with authenticity and purpose.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition
This book explores the common challenges teams face, such as lack of trust and accountability. Through a leadership fable, Lencioni provides practical strategies to help leaders build cohesive, high-performing teams by overcoming these dysfunctions, creating a stronger foundation for success.
Leadership in Turbulent Times: Lessons from the Presidents
Doris Kearns Goodwin explores the leadership styles of four U.S. presidents—Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson—during times of crisis. She highlights the traits that enabled them to lead effectively in turbulent times, offering valuable lessons for today’s leaders facing similar challenges.
Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
In Primal Leadership, Daniel Goleman and co-authors emphasize the critical role of emotional intelligence in leadership. The book explores how emotionally intelligent leaders create positive organizational climates, improve team performance, and drive success through empathy, self-awareness, and relationship management.
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
This audiobook teaches leadership through the principle of "extreme ownership," where leaders take full responsibility for their team's success and failures. Written by two former Navy SEALs, it offers lessons on accountability, teamwork, and leadership in high-pressure environments.
The Catalyst Leader: 8 Essentials for Becoming a Change Maker
In The Catalyst Leader, Brad Lomenick outlines eight core principles for creating impactful change, grounded in Christian values. Lomenick provides a roadmap for young leaders looking to inspire and influence others through vision, courage, and faith-driven leadership, making it a vital read for emerging Christian leaders.
Spiritual Leadership: Moving People on to God's Agenda, Revised and Expanded
Spiritual Leadership by Henry and Richard Blackaby provides a faith-based approach to leadership, focusing on aligning personal and organizational goals with God’s will. The book emphasizes integrity, purpose, and spiritual discernment, offering leaders guidance on how to lead with faith and move others toward God’s agenda.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You
John Maxwell’s The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership outlines foundational leadership principles that guide leaders toward success and influence. Incorporating biblical wisdom, Maxwell presents practical strategies for personal growth, building trust, and inspiring others, making it a timeless resource for Christian leaders.
Lead Like Jesus Revisited: Lessons from the Greatest Leadership Role Model of All Time
Lead Like Jesus teaches Christian leaders how to model their leadership after Jesus, emphasizing servant leadership, humility, and love. Blanchard and Hodges offer practical ways to integrate biblical principles into leadership roles, making this an essential guide for those who want to lead with faith and integrity.
God is My CEO: Following God's Principles in a Bottom-Line World
God Is My CEO: Following God's Principles in a Bottom-Line World by Larry Julian teaches leaders how to integrate biblical principles into their business decisions. Through real-life examples, the book emphasizes faith, integrity, and purpose in leadership, offering guidance on balancing professional success with spiritual values in the workplace.