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The Leadership Challenge
by James M. Kouzes • 1987
Five learnable practices that earn a leader the one thing followers must give: credibility.
4.01
15k+
The Leadership Challenge Summary
The Leadership Challenge 98%
Five learnable practices that earn a leader the one thing followers must give: credibility.
by James M. Kouzes 1987
4.01
15k+ ratings
Credibility
by James M. Kouzes • 1993
The only proof of leadership is keeping your word. Six disciplines that build that muscle.
3.90
787
Credibility Summary
Credibility 97%
The only proof of leadership is keeping your word. Six disciplines that build that muscle.
by James M. Kouzes 1993
3.90
787 ratings
The Truth about Leadership
by James M. Kouzes • 2010
Ten fundamentals for earning trust and commitment, backed by decades of research.
3.87
2k+
The Truth about Leadership Summary
The Truth about Leadership 97%
Ten fundamentals for earning trust and commitment, backed by decades of research.
by James M. Kouzes 2010
3.87
2k+ ratings
Leadership 101
by John C. Maxwell • 2002
The real currency of leadership is influence, not authority: how to earn it from day one.
4.13
6k+
Leadership 101 Summary
Leadership 101 97%
The real currency of leadership is influence, not authority: how to earn it from day one.
by John C. Maxwell 2002
4.13
6k+ ratings
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
by John C. Maxwell • 1998
Why your title means nothing and your influence means everything: the twenty-one laws of leadership.
4.16
57k+
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Summary
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership 97%
Why your title means nothing and your influence means everything: the twenty-one laws of leadership.
by John C. Maxwell 1998
4.16
57k+ ratings
100 Ways to Motivate Others
by Steve Chandler • 2004
Motivation isn't injected; it's cultivated. 100 ways to cultivate it in your team.
3.91
702
100 Ways to Motivate Others Summary
100 Ways to Motivate Others 97%
Motivation isn't injected; it's cultivated. 100 ways to cultivate it in your team.
by Steve Chandler 2004
3.91
702 ratings
Trust and Inspire
by Stephen M.R. Covey • 2022
Five forces killed controlling leadership. The new way: model trust, extend it, inspire purpose.
3.93
2k+
Trust and Inspire Summary
Trust and Inspire 97%
Five forces killed controlling leadership. The new way: model trust, extend it, inspire purpose.
by Stephen M.R. Covey 2022
3.93
2k+ ratings
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions
by John C. Maxwell • 2014
The best leaders talk last: what they ask, how they listen, and why influence follows.
4.07
5k+
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions Summary
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions 97%
The best leaders talk last: what they ask, how they listen, and why influence follows.
by John C. Maxwell 2014
4.07
5k+ ratings
How to Influence People
by John C. Maxwell • 2013
The foundation of influence isn't a better pitch; it's character that serves people until they grow.
4.18
904
How to Influence People Summary
How to Influence People 96%
The foundation of influence isn't a better pitch; it's character that serves people until they grow.
by John C. Maxwell 2013
4.18
904 ratings
The Secret
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 2001
Most leaders burn out pushing harder. The ones who last pull by serving. Five practices.
4.06
2k+
The Secret Summary
The Secret 96%
Most leaders burn out pushing harder. The ones who last pull by serving. Five practices.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 2001
4.06
2k+ ratings
It's Our Ship
by D. Michael Abrashoff • 2008
Why the best captains make themselves unnecessary: a former commander's rules for shared ownership.
3.95
343
It's Our Ship Summary
It's Our Ship 96%
Why the best captains make themselves unnecessary: a former commander's rules for shared ownership.
by D. Michael Abrashoff 2008
3.95
343 ratings
What Successful People Know About Leadership
by John C. Maxwell • 2016
You do not need a corner office to lead. You need the daily habits that build unborrowed influence.
3.97
281
What Successful People Know About Leadership Summary
What Successful People Know About Leadership 96%
You do not need a corner office to lead. You need the daily habits that build unborrowed influence.
by John C. Maxwell 2016
3.97
281 ratings
Learning the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
by John C. Maxwell • 1999
Your leadership ability sets the ceiling on everything you do. Here is how to raise it.
4.3
270
Learning the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Summary
Learning the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership 96%
Your leadership ability sets the ceiling on everything you do. Here is how to raise it.
by John C. Maxwell 1999
4.3
270 ratings
Leadership Mastery
by Dale Carnegie • 2000
Leading people isn't about charisma. It's about curiosity, a clear vision, and the courage to fail.
3.86
284
Leadership Mastery Summary
Leadership Mastery 96%
Leading people isn't about charisma. It's about curiosity, a clear vision, and the courage to fail.
by Dale Carnegie 2000
3.86
284 ratings
The Heart of Leadership
by Mark Miller • 2013
You are crushing your numbers and still getting passed over. The problem is not your skills.
4.09
2k+
The Heart of Leadership Summary
The Heart of Leadership 96%
You are crushing your numbers and still getting passed over. The problem is not your skills.
by Mark Miller 2013
4.09
2k+ ratings
Becoming a Changemaker
by Alex Budak • 2022
A title is not required. The playbook for making an impact from wherever you sit.
4.04
174
Becoming a Changemaker Summary
Becoming a Changemaker 96%
A title is not required. The playbook for making an impact from wherever you sit.
by Alex Budak 2022
4.04
174 ratings
Leadershift
by John C. Maxwell • 2019
Eleven shifts that turn positional managers into leaders people actually want to follow.
4.25
3k+
Leadershift Summary
Leadershift 96%
Eleven shifts that turn positional managers into leaders people actually want to follow.
by John C. Maxwell 2019
4.25
3k+ ratings
Becoming a Person of Influence
by John C. Maxwell • 2012
Title and position get compliance. The nine practices that earn a following people give freely.
4.27
6k+
Becoming a Person of Influence Summary
Becoming a Person of Influence 96%
Title and position get compliance. The nine practices that earn a following people give freely.
by John C. Maxwell 2012
4.27
6k+ ratings
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork
by John C. Maxwell • 2013
Seventeen non-negotiable principles for turning coworkers into a team that actually delivers.
4.16
4k+
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork Summary
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork 96%
Seventeen non-negotiable principles for turning coworkers into a team that actually delivers.
by John C. Maxwell 2013
4.16
4k+ ratings
10 Laws of Trust, Expanded Edition
by Joel Peterson • 2019
Trust has rules: a measurable framework that turns culture into competitive advantage.
4.08
51
10 Laws of Trust, Expanded Edition Summary
10 Laws of Trust, Expanded Edition 96%
Trust has rules: a measurable framework that turns culture into competitive advantage.
by Joel Peterson 2019
4.08
51 ratings
Stop Pulling the Ship!
by Matthew Overlund • 2020
Stop being the bottleneck. How to delegate ownership, build systems, and scale your leadership.
4.67
3
Stop Pulling the Ship! Summary
Stop Pulling the Ship! 96%
Stop being the bottleneck. How to delegate ownership, build systems, and scale your leadership.
by Matthew Overlund 2020
4.67
3 ratings
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders
by John C. Maxwell • 2023
Your organization's ceiling is your leaders' ceiling. A systematic guide to raising it from within.
4.26
161
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders Summary
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders 96%
Your organization's ceiling is your leaders' ceiling. A systematic guide to raising it from within.
by John C. Maxwell 2023
4.26
161 ratings
Launching a Leadership Revolution
by Chris Brady • 2005
Influence trumps title. Five compounding stages that produce leaders who develop other leaders.
4.37
3k+
Launching a Leadership Revolution Summary
Launching a Leadership Revolution 96%
Influence trumps title. Five compounding stages that produce leaders who develop other leaders.
by Chris Brady 2005
4.37
3k+ ratings
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0
by John C. Maxwell • 2018
Influence earns followers; titles just grant authority. Ten principles for making that switch.
4.29
3k+
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Summary
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 96%
Influence earns followers; titles just grant authority. Ten principles for making that switch.
by John C. Maxwell 2018
4.29
3k+ ratings
You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader
by Mark Sanborn • 2006
No title, no problem. How small consistent actions earn more influence than any promotion.
3.96
3k+
You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader Summary
You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader 96%
No title, no problem. How small consistent actions earn more influence than any promotion.
by Mark Sanborn 2006
3.96
3k+ ratings
Transformational Leadership
by Michael A. Roberto • 2013
Charisma fails. Here is how to mobilize people through adaptive change, power, and negotiation.
4.02
300
Transformational Leadership Summary
Transformational Leadership 96%
Charisma fails. Here is how to mobilize people through adaptive change, power, and negotiation.
by Michael A. Roberto 2013
4.02
300 ratings
One Piece of Paper
by Mike Figliuolo • 2011
One page, 15 rules: leadership clarity that replaces jargon with stories your team actually follows.
3.77
187
One Piece of Paper Summary
One Piece of Paper 96%
One page, 15 rules: leadership clarity that replaces jargon with stories your team actually follows.
by Mike Figliuolo 2011
3.77
187 ratings
Developing the Leader Within You
by John C. Maxwell • 1993
Leadership isn't a title. It's influence earned through integrity, vision, and developing others.
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26k+
Developing the Leader Within You Summary
Developing the Leader Within You 96%
Leadership isn't a title. It's influence earned through integrity, vision, and developing others.
by John C. Maxwell 1993
4.22
26k+ ratings
The Trust Edge
by David Horsager • 2011
Eight concrete practices that turn trust from a vague virtue into your fastest business accelerator.
3.80
500
The Trust Edge Summary
The Trust Edge 96%
Eight concrete practices that turn trust from a vague virtue into your fastest business accelerator.
by David Horsager 2011
3.80
500 ratings
High Road Leadership
by John C. Maxwell • 2024
How to lead with integrity, unite a team, and put people first when the world pulls apart.
4.43
989
High Road Leadership Summary
High Road Leadership 96%
How to lead with integrity, unite a team, and put people first when the world pulls apart.
by John C. Maxwell 2024
4.43
989 ratings
The Character Edge
by Robert L. Caslen Jr. • 2020
Most leaders fail on character, not competence. The West Point model for making sure you don't.
4.02
196
The Character Edge Summary
The Character Edge 96%
Most leaders fail on character, not competence. The West Point model for making sure you don't.
by Robert L. Caslen Jr. 2020
4.02
196 ratings
Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition
by Max DePree • 1992
Why leadership works like a jazz band: set the key, then trust your players to improvise.
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504
Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Summary
Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition 96%
Why leadership works like a jazz band: set the key, then trust your players to improvise.
by Max DePree 1992
3.88
504 ratings
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
by John C. Maxwell • 2013
What makes people follow: twenty-one character traits you can build, no natural charisma required.
4.16
6k+
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader Summary
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader 96%
What makes people follow: twenty-one character traits you can build, no natural charisma required.
by John C. Maxwell 2013
4.16
6k+ ratings
The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle
by James C. Hunter • 2004
The leadership method that puts service before power, and why it outperforms authority every time.
3.99
936
The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle Summary
The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle 96%
The leadership method that puts service before power, and why it outperforms authority every time.
by James C. Hunter 2004
3.99
936 ratings
Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?
by Rob Goffee • 2006
Most leadership advice pushes imitation. Real leaders amplify their genuine differences.
3.71
772
Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? Summary
Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? 96%
Most leadership advice pushes imitation. Real leaders amplify their genuine differences.
by Rob Goffee 2006
3.71
772 ratings
Principle-Centered Leadership
by Stephen R. Covey • 2009
A compass, not a checklist: leadership that lasts rests on discovering universal principles.
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18k+
Principle-Centered Leadership Summary
Principle-Centered Leadership 96%
A compass, not a checklist: leadership that lasts rests on discovering universal principles.
by Stephen R. Covey 2009
4.12
18k+ ratings
Integrity
by Henry Cloud • 2006
Integrity is facing reality, not just telling truth. The trail you leave reveals the difference.
4.22
3k+
Integrity Summary
Integrity 96%
Integrity is facing reality, not just telling truth. The trail you leave reveals the difference.
by Henry Cloud 2006
4.22
3k+ ratings
Strengths Based Leadership
by Tom Rath • 2007
Your team needs four distinct strengths. You probably hired people just like you.
3.95
14k+
Strengths Based Leadership Summary
Strengths Based Leadership 96%
Your team needs four distinct strengths. You probably hired people just like you.
by Tom Rath 2007
3.95
14k+ ratings
Change the World
by Robert E. Quinn • 2000
The lever for changing any system is the person in the mirror.
3.84
111
Change the World Summary
Change the World 96%
The lever for changing any system is the person in the mirror.
by Robert E. Quinn 2000
3.84
111 ratings
Leadership Gold
by John C. Maxwell • 2008
A leadership veteran's 26 lessons: lead yourself first, listen hardest, and build other leaders.
4.29
2k+
Leadership Gold Summary
Leadership Gold 96%
A leadership veteran's 26 lessons: lead yourself first, listen hardest, and build other leaders.
by John C. Maxwell 2008
4.29
2k+ ratings
Learning Leadership
by James M. Kouzes • 2016
Become the leader who unlocks 95% of the talent most managers never touch.
3.82
492
Learning Leadership Summary
Learning Leadership 96%
Become the leader who unlocks 95% of the talent most managers never touch.
by James M. Kouzes 2016
3.82
492 ratings
Lead to Win
by Carla A. Harris • 2022
Climbing into leadership means shifting from doing the work to empowering others. Here is how.
3.94
316
Lead to Win Summary
Lead to Win 96%
Climbing into leadership means shifting from doing the work to empowering others. Here is how.
by Carla A. Harris 2022
3.94
316 ratings
Master Mentors
by Scott Jeffrey Miller • 2021
Distilled from 30 top mentors: the leadership moves that work when your original strategy does not.
3.68
349
Master Mentors Summary
Master Mentors 96%
Distilled from 30 top mentors: the leadership moves that work when your original strategy does not.
by Scott Jeffrey Miller 2021
3.68
349 ratings
Chief Joy Officer
by Richard Sheridan • 2018
The boss who leads with love: one CEO's blueprint for replacing fear with energy and purpose.
3.94
500
Chief Joy Officer Summary
Chief Joy Officer 96%
The boss who leads with love: one CEO's blueprint for replacing fear with energy and purpose.
by Richard Sheridan 2018
3.94
500 ratings
It's Your Ship
by D. Michael Abrashoff • 2002
A leadership playbook forged at sea, where the Navy's worst ship became its best.
4.12
11k+
It's Your Ship Summary
It's Your Ship 96%
A leadership playbook forged at sea, where the Navy's worst ship became its best.
by D. Michael Abrashoff 2002
4.12
11k+ ratings
The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership
by Tim Elmore • 2021
Great leaders don't pick a side. They hold opposites in tension. Eight paradoxes that show how.
4.22
561
The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership Summary
The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership 96%
Great leaders don't pick a side. They hold opposites in tension. Eight paradoxes that show how.
by Tim Elmore 2021
4.22
561 ratings
Harvard Business Review Leader's Handbook
by Ron Ashkenas • 2018
A playbook for the work that separates managers who run things from leaders who change them.
3.94
241
Harvard Business Review Leader's Handbook Summary
Harvard Business Review Leader's Handbook 96%
A playbook for the work that separates managers who run things from leaders who change them.
by Ron Ashkenas 2018
3.94
241 ratings
Leading in Tough Times
by John C. Maxwell • 2021
The first person you must lead in a crisis is yourself. Everything else follows.
4.13
365
Leading in Tough Times Summary
Leading in Tough Times 95%
The first person you must lead in a crisis is yourself. Everything else follows.
by John C. Maxwell 2021
4.13
365 ratings
Winning with People
by John C. Maxwell • 2005
Goodwill is career fuel. The principles that earn it, keep it, and make it compound.
4.27
7k+
Winning with People Summary
Winning with People 95%
Goodwill is career fuel. The principles that earn it, keep it, and make it compound.
by John C. Maxwell 2005
4.27
7k+ ratings
No Bullsh*t Leadership
by Chris Hirst • 2019
A playbook for everyday leaders: clear aims, fast decisions, and a culture that outperforms.
3.77
518
No Bullsh*t Leadership Summary
No Bullsh*t Leadership 95%
A playbook for everyday leaders: clear aims, fast decisions, and a culture that outperforms.
by Chris Hirst 2019
3.77
518 ratings
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