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1. The Art of Strategic
Leadership
This book is all about how to develop the
qualities of a strategic leader. This is a
great starting point to begin learning
valuable leadership skills!
http://artofstrategicleadership.com/
2. The Power of
Being YourselfJoe J. Plumeri
The importance of this book is stated in its
title: Be Yourself. Plumeri offers simple, but
profound guidance on how to stay positive,
motivate yourself, and learn from people.
http://www.joeplumeri.com/book-power-
of-being-yourself
3. 7 Habits of Highly
Effective PeopleStephen Covey
This might just be one of the first
self-help books that you ever
encountered. This book is crucial reading
for all leaders—current and future alike.
https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-
habits.html
4. Dream BIG Achieve
BIGGERTasha L. Mayberry
Attract what you want out of life in seven
simple steps. Discover how Mayberry
turned her life around and transformed
tough situations into successes.
http://achievebigger.com/
5. SuperbossesSydney Finkelstein
Finkelstein explores some of the great
“Superbosses” throughout several
industries and examines how they
transformed their organizations and their
industries.
http://www.superbosses.com/
6. The Excellence
HabitVlad Zachary
Understand the difference between
success and excellence—and how to
bridge that gap. This book will help you
change your attitude and improve your
life.
http://www.vladzachary.com/
Stephanie S. Mead
Steven J. Stowell
7. How to Win Friends and
Influence PeopleDale Carnegie
Carnegie explains how to handle people
gently, make them like you, win them to
your way of thinking, and then change their
views—all without arousing resentment.
https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-
Friends-Influence-People/
8. You Don’t Need a
Title to Be a LeaderMark Sanborn
This is a great book to help you develop the
skills you need to make a positive difference
in someone’s life. Learn the skills that will
make you attractive in leadership positions.
https://www.amazon.com/You-Dont-
Need-Title-Leader/dp/0385517475
9. First, Fast, Fearless
Brian “Iron Ed” Hiner
Hiner takes you into the mind of a Navy
Seal and teaches you how to lead an
effective team through volatile, uncertain,
complex, and ambiguous situations.
https://www.edhiner.com/books.html
10. A Higher Standard
Ann Dunwoody
Dunwoody was the first woman in the
United States to achieve the rank of
four-star general. Learn all about what
motivated General Dunwoody and how
you can apply it.
https://www.amazon.com/Higher-Standard-
Leadership-Strategies-Four
-Star/dp/0738217794
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