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Attitude 101
by John C. Maxwell • 2002
Your attitude is the one leadership variable you can control. A short primer on mastering it.
4.21
3k+
Attitude 101 Summary
Attitude 101 91%
Your attitude is the one leadership variable you can control. A short primer on mastering it.
by John C. Maxwell 2002
4.21
3k+ 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 91%
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
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 91%
A playbook for everyday leaders: clear aims, fast decisions, and a culture that outperforms.
by Chris Hirst 2019
3.77
518 ratings
Leadership on the Line
by Ronald A. Heifetz • 2002
Lead change. Don't die. A survival guide for the dangers the leadership books leave out.
4.04
3k+
Leadership on the Line Summary
Leadership on the Line 91%
Lead change. Don't die. A survival guide for the dangers the leadership books leave out.
by Ronald A. Heifetz 2002
4.04
3k+ ratings
Managing at the Speed of Change
by Daryl R. Conner • 1993
When change accelerates, one capacity separates the managers who thrive from those who burn out.
3.74
194
Managing at the Speed of Change Summary
Managing at the Speed of Change 91%
When change accelerates, one capacity separates the managers who thrive from those who burn out.
by Daryl R. Conner 1993
3.74
194 ratings
Leadership for a Time of Pandemic
by Tod Bolsinger • 2020
The old maps failed. What resilient leaders practice when there is no 'back to normal.'
4.13
104
Leadership for a Time of Pandemic Summary
Leadership for a Time of Pandemic 91%
The old maps failed. What resilient leaders practice when there is no 'back to normal.'
by Tod Bolsinger 2020
4.13
104 ratings
Never Enough
by Mike Hayes • 2021
A SEAL commander on choosing the hard path, leading and following, and finding meaning in work.
4.22
836
Never Enough Summary
Never Enough 91%
A SEAL commander on choosing the hard path, leading and following, and finding meaning in work.
by Mike Hayes 2021
4.22
836 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 91%
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
Killers of the Flower Moon
by David Grann • 2017
When life applies heat, you can weaken, harden, or change the water. One parable, one choice.
4.14
453k+
Killers of the Flower Moon Summary
Killers of the Flower Moon 91%
When life applies heat, you can weaken, harden, or change the water. One parable, one choice.
by David Grann 2017
4.14
453k+ ratings
Tempered Resilience
by Tod Bolsinger • 2020
Leading change breaks most leaders. The ones who last are tempered by it, not shattered.
4.21
639
Tempered Resilience Summary
Tempered Resilience 91%
Leading change breaks most leaders. The ones who last are tempered by it, not shattered.
by Tod Bolsinger 2020
4.21
639 ratings
Leadership
by Doris Kearns Goodwin • 2018
Four presidents, shattered by crisis, rebuilt into great leaders: the pattern that connects them.
4.40
16k+
Leadership Summary
Leadership 90%
Four presidents, shattered by crisis, rebuilt into great leaders: the pattern that connects them.
by Doris Kearns Goodwin 2018
4.40
16k+ ratings
Leadership from the Inside Out
by Kevin Cashman • 2008
Time management won't make you a better leader; mastering your energy will.
3.95
617
Leadership from the Inside Out Summary
Leadership from the Inside Out 90%
Time management won't make you a better leader; mastering your energy will.
by Kevin Cashman 2008
3.95
617 ratings
Move
by Patty Azzarello • 2017
Execution is where strategies die. How to keep momentum alive and push through the stalled phase.
4.22
266
Move Summary
Move 90%
Execution is where strategies die. How to keep momentum alive and push through the stalled phase.
by Patty Azzarello 2017
4.22
266 ratings
The Six Attributes of a Leadership Mindset
by Joe Britto • 2019
Six mental habits that separate leaders who multiply impact from those who merely direct.
The Six Attributes of a Leadership Mindset Summary
The Six Attributes of a Leadership Mindset 90%
Six mental habits that separate leaders who multiply impact from those who merely direct.
by Joe Britto 2019
Resonant Leadership
by Richard E. Boyatzis • 2005
Good leaders burn out without renewal. The habits that sustain clarity, compassion, and impact.
3.97
1k+
Resonant Leadership Summary
Resonant Leadership 90%
Good leaders burn out without renewal. The habits that sustain clarity, compassion, and impact.
by Richard E. Boyatzis 2005
3.97
1k+ 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 90%
Ten fundamentals for earning trust and commitment, backed by decades of research.
by James M. Kouzes 2010
3.87
2k+ ratings
You're It
by Leonard J. Marcus • 2019
Lead without authority. The framework for mobilizing people and navigating complexity in any crisis.
3.86
218
You're It Summary
You're It 90%
Lead without authority. The framework for mobilizing people and navigating complexity in any crisis.
by Leonard J. Marcus 2019
3.86
218 ratings
Overcome
by Jason Redman • 2019
Catastrophe has steps. A SEAL who survived a shot to the face walks through them.
4.41
505
Overcome Summary
Overcome 90%
Catastrophe has steps. A SEAL who survived a shot to the face walks through them.
by Jason Redman 2019
4.41
505 ratings
On Mental Toughness
by Harvard Business Review • 2017
Thriving after failure is a trainable skill. The research and the practices that build it.
3.90
2k+
On Mental Toughness Summary
On Mental Toughness 90%
Thriving after failure is a trainable skill. The research and the practices that build it.
by Harvard Business Review 2017
3.90
2k+ ratings
Beyond Basketball
by Mike Krzyzewski • 2006
A dynasty runs on attitudes, not talent: a legendary coach's method for building them.
4.09
1k+
Beyond Basketball Summary
Beyond Basketball 90%
A dynasty runs on attitudes, not talent: a legendary coach's method for building them.
by Mike Krzyzewski 2006
4.09
1k+ 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 90%
The only proof of leadership is keeping your word. Six disciplines that build that muscle.
by James M. Kouzes 1993
3.90
787 ratings
Be * Know * Do, Adapted from the Official Army Leadership Manual
by U.S. Department of the Army • 1976
The military's secret to leadership isn't command, it's character: a manual for the rest of us.
3.76
130
Be * Know * Do, Adapted from the Official Army Leadership Manual Summary
Be * Know * Do, Adapted from the Official Army Leadership Manual 90%
The military's secret to leadership isn't command, it's character: a manual for the rest of us.
by U.S. Department of the Army 1976
3.76
130 ratings
Spark
by Angie Morgan • 2013
Eight behaviors, forged in the Marines, for earning influence from any seat.
3.84
772
Spark Summary
Spark 90%
Eight behaviors, forged in the Marines, for earning influence from any seat.
by Angie Morgan 2013
3.84
772 ratings
Unstoppable Teams
by Alden Mills • 2019
Care, not fear, makes teams unbeatable. A Navy SEAL's blueprint for building one.
3.78
333
Unstoppable Teams Summary
Unstoppable Teams 90%
Care, not fear, makes teams unbeatable. A Navy SEAL's blueprint for building one.
by Alden Mills 2019
3.78
333 ratings
Turn the Ship Around!
by L. David Marquet • 2013
What happens when a submarine captain gives away control: worst crew to best in the fleet.
4.23
22k+
Turn the Ship Around! Summary
Turn the Ship Around! 90%
What happens when a submarine captain gives away control: worst crew to best in the fleet.
by L. David Marquet 2013
4.23
22k+ ratings
On Emotional Intelligence
by Harvard Business Review • 2015
IQ gets you hired. Emotional intelligence gets you promoted: five skills any leader can strengthen.
3.93
3k+
On Emotional Intelligence Summary
On Emotional Intelligence 90%
IQ gets you hired. Emotional intelligence gets you promoted: five skills any leader can strengthen.
by Harvard Business Review 2015
3.93
3k+ 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 90%
The first person you must lead in a crisis is yourself. Everything else follows.
by John C. Maxwell 2021
4.13
365 ratings
The Power of Positive Leadership
by Jon Gordon • 2017
Leading with optimism: the discipline behind teams that believe, persist, and outperform.
4.08
2k+
The Power of Positive Leadership Summary
The Power of Positive Leadership 90%
Leading with optimism: the discipline behind teams that believe, persist, and outperform.
by Jon Gordon 2017
4.08
2k+ 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? 90%
Most leadership advice pushes imitation. Real leaders amplify their genuine differences.
by Rob Goffee 2006
3.71
772 ratings
The Navy SEAL Art of War
by Rob Roy • 2015
SEAL leadership decoded: trust, adaptability, and putting the team first when pressure peaks.
3.94
193
The Navy SEAL Art of War Summary
The Navy SEAL Art of War 90%
SEAL leadership decoded: trust, adaptability, and putting the team first when pressure peaks.
by Rob Roy 2015
3.94
193 ratings
Swim!
by Walter Bond • 2019
Six principles borrowed from sharks that turn managers into leaders, and takers into contributors.
4.19
178
Swim! Summary
Swim! 90%
Six principles borrowed from sharks that turn managers into leaders, and takers into contributors.
by Walter Bond 2019
4.19
178 ratings
If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric
by Tom Morris • 2006
Courage, ethics, friendship: a philosopher on the leadership lessons hiding inside Harry Potter.
3.94
316
If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric Summary
If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric If Harry Potter Ran General Electric 90%
Courage, ethics, friendship: a philosopher on the leadership lessons hiding inside Harry Potter.
by Tom Morris 2006
3.94
316 ratings
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell
by Oren Harari • 2002
Ten leadership rules from a four-star general. Rule one: the front line is usually right.
4.04
651
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell Summary
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell 90%
Ten leadership rules from a four-star general. Rule one: the front line is usually right.
by Oren Harari 2002
4.04
651 ratings
The Founding Fathers on Leadership
by Donald T. Phillips • 1997
Beat an empire with better teamwork: the leadership manual hidden in the American Revolution.
3.87
298
The Founding Fathers on Leadership Summary
The Founding Fathers on Leadership 90%
Beat an empire with better teamwork: the leadership manual hidden in the American Revolution.
by Donald T. Phillips 1997
3.87
298 ratings
The Dichotomy of Leadership
by Jocko Willink • 2018
Management books tell you what to do, not when to stop. Ten balancing acts.
4.37
16k+
The Dichotomy of Leadership Summary
The Dichotomy of Leadership 90%
Management books tell you what to do, not when to stop. Ten balancing acts.
by Jocko Willink 2018
4.37
16k+ ratings
Optimal
by Daniel Goleman • 2024
The emotional skills that outperform IQ at work, and how organizations can build them.
3.35
681
Optimal Summary
Optimal 90%
The emotional skills that outperform IQ at work, and how organizations can build them.
by Daniel Goleman 2024
3.35
681 ratings
Surviving to Drive
by Guenther Steiner • 2023
Formula 1's most candid team boss on what breaks leaders at full speed, and how to rebuild.
4.1
10k+
Surviving to Drive Summary
Surviving to Drive 90%
Formula 1's most candid team boss on what breaks leaders at full speed, and how to rebuild.
by Guenther Steiner 2023
4.1
10k+ ratings
The Way of the SEAL
by Mark Divine • 2013
Eight warrior principles to forge mental toughness, sharpen intuition, and lead decisively.
3.92
3k+
The Way of the SEAL Summary
The Way of the SEAL 90%
Eight warrior principles to forge mental toughness, sharpen intuition, and lead decisively.
by Mark Divine 2013
3.92
3k+ ratings
The Attributes
by Rich Diviney • 2021
A former SEAL reveals the attributes that drive elite performance, and how to cultivate yours.
4.13
993
The Attributes Summary
The Attributes 90%
A former SEAL reveals the attributes that drive elite performance, and how to cultivate yours.
by Rich Diviney 2021
4.13
993 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 90%
A leadership playbook forged at sea, where the Navy's worst ship became its best.
by D. Michael Abrashoff 2002
4.12
11k+ ratings
Leadership
by Brian Tracy • 2015
One skill drives 85% of leadership success; here's the full curriculum for it and the rest.
4.13
726
Leadership Summary
Leadership 90%
One skill drives 85% of leadership success; here's the full curriculum for it and the rest.
by Brian Tracy 2015
4.13
726 ratings
Conquering Crisis
by William H. McRaven • 2025
First reports lie, bad news festers, delay creates chaos: ten crisis rules from an admiral.
4.31
1k+
Conquering Crisis Summary
Conquering Crisis 90%
First reports lie, bad news festers, delay creates chaos: ten crisis rules from an admiral.
by William H. McRaven 2025
4.31
1k+ ratings
How the Best Leaders Lead
by Brian Tracy • 2009
Ten battlefields of leadership, from hiring to simplification, and the checklists to win each one.
4.03
394
How the Best Leaders Lead Summary
How the Best Leaders Lead 90%
Ten battlefields of leadership, from hiring to simplification, and the checklists to win each one.
by Brian Tracy 2009
4.03
394 ratings
Self-Improvement 101
by John C. Maxwell • 2009
One hour a day. The disciplines, trade-offs, and questions that turn ambition into actual growth.
4.14
904
Self-Improvement 101 Summary
Self-Improvement 101 90%
One hour a day. The disciplines, trade-offs, and questions that turn ambition into actual growth.
by John C. Maxwell 2009
4.14
904 ratings
A Failure of Nerve
by Edwin H. Friedman • 2007
More data won't save you. The real leadership crisis is emotional, and most advice makes it worse.
4.20
2k+
A Failure of Nerve Summary
A Failure of Nerve 90%
More data won't save you. The real leadership crisis is emotional, and most advice makes it worse.
by Edwin H. Friedman 2007
4.20
2k+ ratings
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership
by Jim Dethmer • 2015
Two states define every leader. One is defensive and self-sabotaging; this book trains the other.
4.19
3k+
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership Summary
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership 90%
Two states define every leader. One is defensive and self-sabotaging; this book trains the other.
by Jim Dethmer 2015
4.19
3k+ ratings
The Way of the HR Warrior
by Monica Frede • 2018
The six character traits that transform HR from compliance overhead into a leadership force.
3.91
43
The Way of the HR Warrior Summary
The Way of the HR Warrior 90%
The six character traits that transform HR from compliance overhead into a leadership force.
by Monica Frede 2018
3.91
43 ratings
Compete Every Day
by Jake A. Thompson • 2020
Winning is a group project you lead alone: the standards, accountability, and process that compound.
4.24
123
Compete Every Day Summary
Compete Every Day 90%
Winning is a group project you lead alone: the standards, accountability, and process that compound.
by Jake A. Thompson 2020
4.24
123 ratings
The Stress Effect
by Henry L. Thompson • 2010
Stress makes smart leaders dumb. The system for keeping your judgment when pressure peaks.
4.02
149
The Stress Effect Summary
The Stress Effect 90%
Stress makes smart leaders dumb. The system for keeping your judgment when pressure peaks.
by Henry L. Thompson 2010
4.02
149 ratings
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog
by William H. McRaven • 2023
Twelve military-tested rules for leading under pressure: no fluff, no theory, just what works.
4.40
8k+
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog Summary
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog 89%
Twelve military-tested rules for leading under pressure: no fluff, no theory, just what works.
by William H. McRaven 2023
4.40
8k+ ratings
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