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9 must-read eBooks on leadership

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As Vince Lombardi once said “Great leaders are made, they are not born”.  Continuous personal development is a must for any good leader. Here’s a list of 9 must-read eBooks – in no particular order – that will turn good leaders into great ones. 

Values Analysis for Moral Leadership

Description: Organisational success cannot be achieved or sustained in a corrupt or dishonest system. Thus, there may be no more important subject today than pursuing the vision to achieve moral leadership.
Price:
FREE


The Little Book of Leadership

Description: Good leadership can be learned. With the help of numerous practical examples, this “Little Book of Leadership” points out the guiding stars good leaders should follow to achieve this.
Price: £8.99. Or start a FREE 30-day trial, after which you only pay £4.99 p/m.


Leading From The Middle

Description: A key resource for aspiring leaders, it contains learning exercises and information for middle managers who want to increase their influence. Relevant to all sectors.
Price: FREE


Definition leadership

Connected Leadership

Description: This book outlines 12 traits of connected leadership, shows their powerful impact on cultivating a thriving corporate culture, and highlights ways a leader can seek to develop them for maximum impact.
Price: £8.99. Or start a FREE 30-day trial, after which you only pay £4.99 p/m.


Being Manager, Leader and Coach

Description: A practical book that covers several areas where the new or less experienced manager might have questions and need some guidance. A book where you will find a lot of useful tips, tools and exercises.
Price: £8.99. Or start a FREE 30-day trial, after which you only pay £4.99 p/m


Project Leadership – Step by Step (Part 1)

Description: Small- and Medium-Sized Projects (SMPs) seldom receive serious attention in project literature of today. But the popularity of the project approach means that smaller, ‘everyday’ tasks can be performed as projects. The goal and purpose of the smaller projects are often very different from those of the bigger projects and need a different approach. The books systematically review the steps or ‘Stepstones’ any project manager needs to negotiate. The focus is on SMPs, but all projects could benefit from going through the ‘Stepstones’.
Price: FREE


Emotional intelligence for leaders

Description: Dealing skilfully with emotion is a vital part of any leader’s repertoire. This practical guide shows you how to awaken and develop your Emotional Intelligence for everyday use.
Price: £8.99. Or start a FREE 30-day trial, after which you only pay £4.99 p/m.


The Art of Mindful Leadership

Description: The Art of Mindful Leadership – a new model that helps us do business in an authentic way – an ancient art that breathes new life into your leadership strategy and your company’s performance.
Price: £8.99. Or start a FREE 30-day trial, after which you only pay £4.99 p/m.


The Art of Managing People: 500 quotes on how to get the best out of others

Description: We all love a good quote. A good quote can do many things. It can sum up in just a few words what it takes a whole day to learn.
Price: £8.99. Or start a FREE 30-day trial, after which you only pay £4.99 p/m.