Summer Reading: My Top 10 Leadership Books
Just a little over 900 words and a good jumpstart for summer reading!
As summer settles in, it's the perfect time to relax, recharge, and dive into some great books that can enrich our understanding of leadership and inspire personal growth. In this edition, I’m bringing you a selection of the top 10 leadership book reads for the summer. These books are bound to engage your mind and fuel your leadership journey. Let's explore!
"Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown: In this empowering book, Brown combines research and storytelling to redefine leadership and inspire brave and wholehearted decision-making in today's complex world.
"Atomic Habits" by James Clear: Clear's book dives into the power of small habits, illustrating how tiny changes can lead to remarkable results, fostering leadership skills and personal growth.
"The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek: Sinek presents a fresh perspective on leadership, emphasizing the importance of adopting an infinite mindset to navigate the ever-changing business landscape successfully.
"Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek: In this thought-provoking work, Sinek explores the concept of servant leadership, highlighting the significance of building trust, fostering collaboration, and putting others first.
"Grit" by Angela Duckworth: Duckworth examines the role of passion and perseverance in achieving long-term goals, offering valuable insights into leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence.
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"Mindset" by Carol S. Dweck: Dweck's book explores the power of mindset and how adopting a growth mindset can enhance leadership abilities, foster learning, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
"The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni: Lencioni presents a compelling fable that unveils the root causes of team dysfunction and provides practical strategies for building cohesive and high-performing teams.
"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman: Nobel laureate Kahneman takes readers on a fascinating journey into the mind, exploring the two systems that drive our thought processes and their implications for leadership decisions.
"Quiet Leadership" by David Rock: Rock offers a fresh perspective on leadership, focusing on the power of coaching and the neuroscience behind effective leadership conversations that inspire and drive performance.
"Originals" by Adam Grant: In this insightful book, Grant explores the habits and characteristics of original thinkers and leaders, inspiring readers to challenge conventional wisdom and champion innovative ideas.
Remember, leadership is a journey of continuous growth and learning. So, grab a book, immerse yourself in the pages, and let these remarkable authors guide you towards becoming a more effective and impactful leader.
True confession!
I’ve been playing with ChatGPT and thought I would see how it does on writing articles for Church Leader Insider. So waht you just read was the result of my asking for “Create a 900+ word newsletter article on top 10 leadership book reads for the summer in the style of Greg Ligon's reading patterns.” I’ve read 5 of the 10, was familiar with 3 others and added two new titles to my reading list.
Two questions:
What are you reading this summer?
How are you using ChatGPT in your ministry?
Email me with your thoughts at greg@ligongroup.com and I will include in my next post.