Recommended Leadership Resources
Effective leaders are also prolific readers!
Check out these recommended reads to improve your leadership expertise!
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Atomic Habits
This is a ground-breaking book which breaks down the habit-forming process. In particular, it focusses on the fact that:
'You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Your goal is your desired outcome. Your system is the collection of daily habits that will get you there'.
Black Box Thinking
Superb comparison between the cultures which exist in the National Health Service, and those practised within Aviation. I particular liked the reference to marginal gains. This simply states that small, incremental improvements, each as little as 1%, can lead to remarkable overall success.
Turn the Ship Around
A practical leadership book which emphasises the importance of driving decisions to those who hold the most accurate information. This is mission command exercised in one of the most demanding environments on earth!
The 4-Hour Work Week
This classic text was the original catalyst behind trying to build work around life, rather than the other way around. If you are interested creating your own 'side-hustle' then this is the book for you!
The Diary of a CEO
If you haven't listened to the podcast of the same name, please do so. This is a compilation of all the best parts of Steve Bartlett's interviews condensed into one place. Highly recommended!
Feel Good Productivity
Productivity guru and YouTube influencer Ali Abdaal takes a new look at productivity based around what makes you happy. The theory being that if you make your work feel good, then productivity will take care of itself!
What's your dream?
What are you aiming for in life? What does 'good' look like for you? This excellent book helps you to work this out, and more importantly, take the necessary steps towards achieving it.
On Leadership
Whatever your opinion may be on Tony Blair, he presided over the UK as Prime Minister during a period of profound change for the world. In this book he provides sage advice to all who aspire to a senior leadership position.
Drive
If you are able to understand the factors that motivate people, then you unlock true teamwork and performance. Daniel Pink provides a compelling argument to determine what to focus on for those who are knowledge workers.