Die besten 98 Bücher zu Leadership

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Leadership Bücher: The No Asshole Rule von Robert I. Sutton

The No Asshole Rule

Robert I. Sutton
Building a Civilised Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't
4.1 (161 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The No Asshole Rule?

The No Asshole Rule delves into the problem of bullying or aggressive co-workers, who in many cases rise to management positions. Sutton provocatively labels them assholes.

The book lays out the effect these employees can have on a business, and gives advice on how to develop an asshole-free environment.

Wer The No Asshole Rule lesen sollte

  • Anyone who wants to learn how to identify and deal with assholes in the workplace
  • Every office worker, whether employee, manager, consultant or intern
  • Anyone who wants to avoid being seen as an asshole

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Leadership Bücher: Start with Why (Old Version) von Simon Sinek

Start with Why (Old Version)

Simon Sinek
How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
4.5 (1.178 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Start with Why (Old Version)?

Start With Why (2011) tackles a fundamental question: What makes some organizations and people more innovative, influential, and profitable than others? Based on best-selling author Simon Sinek’s hugely influential lecture of the same name, the third most-watched TED talk of all time, these blinks unpack the answer to that conundrum. As Sinek’s examples from the business world, politics, and technology show, it’s all about asking “Why?” rather than “What?”

Wer Start with Why (Old Version) lesen sollte

  • Managers and team leaders 
  • Entrepreneurs building their brand 
  • Self-starters in need of a bit of inspiration

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Leadership Bücher: Give and Take von Adam Grant

Give and Take

Adam Grant
A Revolutionary Approach to Success
4.4 (298 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Give and Take?

Give and Take offers a breath of fresh air to traditional theories of what it takes to be successful. Backed by ground-breaking research, Give and Take demonstrates how giving more to others, rather than competing against them, may be the secret to profound success and fulfillment.

Wer Give and Take lesen sollte

  • Anyone who wants to understand how those who give become so successful
  • Anyone who wants to learn how to influence others without being domineering
  • Anyone who suffers from burnout by giving too much to others

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Leadership Bücher: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team von Patrick M. Lencioni

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Patrick M. Lencioni
A Leadership Fable
4.6 (719 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team?

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (2002) presents the notion that teams are inherently dysfunctional, so deliberate steps must be taken to facilitate great teamwork. A knowledgeable team leader can do a great deal to make his or her team effective, and the book outlines practical tools for achieving this.

Wer The Five Dysfunctions of a Team lesen sollte

  • Anyone interested in the prerequisites of great teamwork
  • Anyone interested in the kind of leadership and management that facilitates great teamwork
  • Anyone interested in the interpersonal dynamics of the workplace

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Leadership Bücher: Focus von Daniel Goleman

Focus

Daniel Goleman
The Hidden Driver of Excellence
4.3 (581 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Focus?

Focus (2013) is a guidebook for nurturing today’s scarcest resource: attention. Using cutting-edge research, the book reveals that sharpening our focus in a world of endless distractions is the key to professional success and personal fulfillment. What makes Goleman’s contribution special is that the book expands the definition of “focus” beyond mere concentration and calls for a mindful life in which attention is paid to the self, to others and to the planet.

Wer Focus lesen sollte

  • Workers and students who wish to improve their focus and productivity
  • Anyone who wants to learn the secret of living a focused, mindful life
  • Leaders who want to channel their vision effectively and improve their relationships with employees

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Leadership Bücher: Leaders Eat Last von Simon Sinek

Leaders Eat Last

Simon Sinek
Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t
4.3 (675 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Leaders Eat Last?

Leaders Eat Last explores the influence that neurochemicals have on the way people feel and consequently act, and examines the discrepancies between how our bodies were designed to function and how they function today. Ultimately, we need true leaders to direct us back on the right path.

Wer Leaders Eat Last lesen sollte

  • Any leader, CEO or manager of a business or organization
  • Anyone interested in how biological evolution affects our behavior today
  • Anyone interested in leadership techniques

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Leadership Bücher: Six Thinking Hats von Edward de Bono

Six Thinking Hats

Edward de Bono
4.5 (206 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Six Thinking Hats?

Six Thinking Hats offers you valuable tools for group discussions and individual decision making. The book shows ways to compartmentalize different ways of thinking to help you and your group use your brains in a more detailed, cohesive and effective way.

Wer Six Thinking Hats lesen sollte

  • Anyone in a position of leadership
  • Anyone responsible for facilitating effective communication
  • Anyone who wants to make better decisions and improve their thinking

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Leadership Bücher: Speaker, Leader, Champion von Jeremy Donovan and Ryan Avery

Speaker, Leader, Champion

Jeremy Donovan and Ryan Avery
Succeed at Work Through the Power of Public Speaking
4.0 (61 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Speaker, Leader, Champion?

This book examines top public speakers' most successful speeches to see what makes them great. It offers detailed tips for improving public speaking skills for everyone, whether you're a beginner or have years of experience.

Wer Speaker, Leader, Champion lesen sollte

  • Anybody who wants to become better at public speaking
  • Anybody who wants to become a more valuable employee
  • Anybody who wants to gain confidence in general

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Leadership Bücher: The One Minute Manager von Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

The One Minute Manager

Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson
Increase Productivity, Profits and your own Prosperity
4.1 (251 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The One Minute Manager?

With global sales of over 13 million, The One Minute Manager is a classic that’s still changing the workplace. It explains how managers can get outstanding results from their employees while spending as little time actively managing them as possible. A one minute manager needs just three simple tools to boost productivity – and transform their company.

Wer The One Minute Manager lesen sollte

  • CEOs, managers and team leaders
  • Anyone who is or aspires to be in a leadership position
  • Anyone who wants to get more out of their working day

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Leadership Bücher: The Speed of Trust von Stephen M.R. Covey with Rebecca R. Merrill

The Speed of Trust

Stephen M.R. Covey with Rebecca R. Merrill
The One Thing That Changes Everything
4.2 (220 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Speed of Trust?

The Speed of Trust (2006) is about the importance of trust and how it can improve all aspects of our lives, from personal relationships to productivity in the office. Trust improves communication, and in doing so, speeds up efficiency and lowers cost at the same time. Throughout this book, the authors offer us tips on exactly what to do to increase trust in our lives.

Wer The Speed of Trust lesen sollte

  • Anyone struggling to trust others
  • Leaders who need to influence their staff
  • People who want to make others trust them

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Leadership Bücher: Turn the Ship Around von L. David Marquet

Turn the Ship Around

L. David Marquet
A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders
4.4 (201 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Turn the Ship Around?

Turn the Ship Around reveals the story of how one United States Navy captain managed to turn a dissatisfied submarine crew into a formidable and respected team. But how did he do it? By changing the way we think about leadership, this story will show you that inside, we all have the power to be leaders.

Wer Turn the Ship Around lesen sollte

  • Anyone interested in leadership issues in the military
  • Business leaders looking for ways to improve productivity
  • Anyone wondering how to break rigid hierarchy in their organization

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Leadership Bücher: Think Like Zuck von Ekaterina Walter

Think Like Zuck

Ekaterina Walter
The Five Business Secrets of Facebook’s Improbably Brilliant CEO
4.2 (46 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Think Like Zuck?

Think Like Zuck takes an in-depth look at the five principles that made Facebook the successful company it is today. With plenty of insight into founder Mark Zuckerberg’s inspiring approach to leadership and examples from other top technology companies, the author creates a roadmap for success for any aspiring entrepreneur.

Wer Think Like Zuck lesen sollte

  • Entrepreneurs and start-up pioneers
  • Facebook fans
  • Anyone who wants to gain insight into Facebook, and how Mark Zuckerberg thinks

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Leadership Bücher: 5 Levels of Leadership von John C. Maxwell

5 Levels of Leadership

John C. Maxwell
Proven Steps to Maximize your Potential
4.4 (225 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in 5 Levels of Leadership?

5 Levels of Leadership is a step-by-step guide to becoming a true leader with a lasting influence. Using engaging real-life anecdotes and inspiring quotes from successful leaders, it describes key pitfalls that may be holding you back and explains how to overcome them.

Wer 5 Levels of Leadership lesen sollte

  • Anyone who’s working in a leadership position
  • Anyone who carries responsibility in an organizational context
  • Anyone who wants to influence others

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Leadership Bücher: Strategy Rules von David B. Yoffie and Michael A. Cusumano

Strategy Rules

David B. Yoffie and Michael A. Cusumano
Five Timeless Lessons From Bill Gates, Andy Grove and Steve Jobs
4.1 (114 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Strategy Rules?

Strategy Rules (2015) explores the business strategies and leadership styles of three hyper-successful tech CEOs: Bill Gates of Microsoft, Andy Grove of Intel and Steve Jobs of Apple. These blinks break down the strategic expertise necessary to build a competitive business and ensure long-term success.

Wer Strategy Rules lesen sollte

  • Businesspeople who want to learn from the success of Microsoft, Intel and Apple
  • CEOs looking for a strategic boost
  • New entrepreneurs looking to develop a vision for their ideas

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Leadership Bücher: The 8th Habit von Stephen R. Covey

The 8th Habit

Stephen R. Covey
From Effectiveness to Greatness
4.0 (489 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The 8th Habit?

The 8th Habit (2004) helps you find your inner voice and thereby lead a more fulfilled life. Covey explains why we struggle to feel motivated and passionate (particularly in our working life) and how we can go about changing that.

Wer The 8th Habit lesen sollte

  • Business leaders
  • Anyone feeling lost or unfulfilled
  • People striving to work efficiently and with joy

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Leadership Bücher: True North von Bill George

True North

Bill George
Discover Your Authentic Leadership
4.4 (114 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in True North?

True North (2007) is a guide to discovering your inner compass and staying true to yourself, all while developing the skills you need to be an authentic leader. By uncovering your values and motivations, you’ll gain the tools you need to build a professional life that remains true to who you are.

Wer True North lesen sollte

  • Leaders looking for a better work-life balance
  • Anyone hoping to become a better leader
  • People who need an extra bit of help reaching their goals

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Leadership Bücher: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (Old Version) von John C. Maxwell

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (Old Version)

John C. Maxwell
Follow Them and People Will Follow You
4.0 (269 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (Old Version)?

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (1998) explains what it takes to become a great leader. These blinks highlight many of the traits, skills and characteristics that have given leaders around the world the power to attract loyal followers and lead them toward success. Find out what Ray Kroc, Winston Churchill and Mother Theresa all have in common – and what you can do to become a better leader yourself.

Wer The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (Old Version) lesen sollte

  • Business executives and CEOs
  • Entrepreneurs looking for secrets to success
  • Students of business management

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Leadership Bücher: Failing Forward von John C. Maxwell

Failing Forward

John C. Maxwell
Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones For Success
4.6 (194 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Failing Forward?

Failing Forward (2000) provides a positive perspective on failure. These blinks draw on legendary success stories and literary anecdotes to explain the importance of failure, the advantages of embracing it and the power of leveraging your mistakes to stimulate personal growth.

Wer Failing Forward lesen sollte

  • Creative professionals struggling to take risks in their work
  • Perfectionists looking for new ways to accept and interpret their mistakes
  • Ambitious readers curious about the role of failure in success

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Leadership Bücher: The Captain Class von Sam Walker

The Captain Class

Sam Walker
The Hidden Force That Creates the World’s Greatest Teams
4.0 (40 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Captain Class?

The Captain Class (2017) gets to the bottom of what it truly means to be the captain of a winning sports team. You might think all it takes to make a great team is to bring together the best possible players. This is just one of the many misperceptions people have about team sports. Walker points out that the best teams have captains who possess specific characteristics that enable them to lead their teams to victory.

Wer The Captain Class lesen sollte

  • Athletes involved in team sports
  • Coaches, captains and team leaders of any kind
  • Sports fanatics

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Leadership Bücher: Extreme Ownership von Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Extreme Ownership

Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
4.5 (590 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Extreme Ownership?

Extreme Ownership (2015) is about how Navy SEAL Team commanders lead. These blinks discuss the complex, life-and-death combat situations that Navy SEALs often have to deal with and how you can apply their skills in the world of business.

Wer Extreme Ownership lesen sollte

  • Young entrepreneurs, managers and business leaders
  • Readers interested in military leadership and tactics
  • Anyone interested in improving their leadership skills

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Leadership Bücher: What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School von Mark H. McCormack

What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School

Mark H. McCormack
Notes From a Street-Smart Executive
4.0 (149 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School?

What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School (1984) is an introduction to everything your professors don’t and can’t teach you at business school. Learn tips and tricks that only people with real job-market experience have in their arsenal, like how to make a good impression and how to leverage the concept of fear when making sales.

Wer What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School lesen sollte

  • Entrepreneurs and small-business owners
  • Managers and executives
  • Business school students and graduates

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Leadership Bücher: Multipliers von Liz Wiseman

Multipliers

Liz Wiseman
How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
4.6 (246 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Multipliers?

Multipliers (2010) examines the difference between good leaders, known as Multipliers, who can join any team and make it flourish, and bad leaders, known as Diminishers, who can drain any team of its energy and drive. Author Liz Wiseman explains how to recognize the different types of Multipliers and Diminishers, while comparing the skills you should strive to develop with the ones you should avoid at all cost.

Wer Multipliers lesen sollte

  • Leaders and managers looking to get the best from their team
  • Workers concerned about their managers’ leadership practices
  • Anyone looking to understand the dynamics of leadership

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Leadership Bücher: Find Your WHY von Simon Sinek, David Mead and Peter Docker

Find Your WHY

Simon Sinek, David Mead and Peter Docker
A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team
4.3 (537 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Find Your WHY?

Find Your WHY (2017) offers something that every person and business is looking for: a true purpose. The authors provide strategies and exercises that individuals and teams alike can use to discover their most powerful motivations, and their reasons for getting up in the morning and starting the workday. This is a useful guide if you’re searching for the right job, trying to hire the right employees or hoping to gain a better understanding of yourself and the people you live and work with.

 “I think understanding your own why – your raison d’être – and ensuring your actions are consistent with it is a big part of long-term happiness and fulfillment.” – Ben H, Head of Content at Blinkist

Wer Find Your WHY lesen sollte

  • Anyone searching for purpose and direction
  • Entrepreneurs in the early stages of launching their businesses
  • Team leaders who want to set ambitious goals

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Leadership Bücher: The Eight Essential People Skills for Project Management von Zachary Wong

The Eight Essential People Skills for Project Management

Zachary Wong
Solving the Most Common People Problems for Team Leaders
4.3 (153 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Eight Essential People Skills for Project Management?

The Eight Essential People Skills for Project Management (2018) is a hands-on guide designed to help team leaders diagnose and solve people problems in today’s increasingly horizontal workplaces. The fruit of years of first-hand experience, Zachary Wong’s playbook for effective leadership is packed full of actionable advice on how to boost motivation, confront underperformers and push through fear of failure.

Wer The Eight Essential People Skills for Project Management lesen sollte

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Leaders and managers
  • Anyone fascinated by workplace psychology

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Leadership Bücher: Dare to Lead (Old Version) von Brené Brown

Dare to Lead (Old Version)

Brené Brown
Brave work. Tough conversations. Whole hearts.
4.6 (1.607 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Dare to Lead (Old Version)?

Dare to Lead (2018) explores how you can find the inner courage to lead a great team. Drawing on Brown's person experiences as a leadership coach, as well as recent research, these blinks explore how you can harness your emotions, quash your fear of failure, and become a daring leader in an increasingly competitive world.

Wer Dare to Lead (Old Version) lesen sollte

  • Business psychology buffs seeking new insights
  • Leaders searching for a fresh perspective to connect with their team
  • Anyone trying to build their courage in the workplace

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Leadership Bücher: The CEO Next Door von Elena Botelho and Kim Powell

The CEO Next Door

Elena Botelho and Kim Powell
The Four Behaviors That Transform Ordinary People Into World-Class Leaders
4.3 (173 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The CEO Next Door?

The CEO Next Door (2017) takes a look at what separates a good CEO from a great one. Backed up by extensive research headed by the authors, it proposes that ordinary people can become leaders of large, successful companies, and details the steps involved in climbing that corporate ladder.

Wer The CEO Next Door lesen sollte

  • Anyone with aspirations to become a CEO
  • Leaders who want to improve their management skills
  • Entrepreneurs looking for advice on how to run a business

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Leadership Bücher: Stories for Work von Gabrielle Dolan

Stories for Work

Gabrielle Dolan
The Essential Guide to Business Storytelling
4.4 (161 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Stories for Work?

In Stories for Work (2017), Gabrielle Dolan explains the effectiveness of a powerful story, and how business professionals can harness this tool to communicate ideas, motivate employees, persuade clients and achieve goals. Dolan walks you through practical advice on coming up with your own stories, and how to apply them to a range of business scenarios.

Wer Stories for Work lesen sollte

  • Anyone who wants to sharpen their communication skills
  • People curious about the power of storytelling
  • Professionals in “people-facing” roles

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Leadership Bücher: Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO von Beverly E. Jones

Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO

Beverly E. Jones
50 Indispensable Tips to Help You Stay Afloat, Bounce Back, and Get Ahead at Work
4.2 (174 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO?

People used to follow a straightforward path in their careers from education to steady employment and on to retirement. But the world has changed, and it’s more important than ever to know how to adapt. In Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO (2015), Beverly E. Jones outlines her tips for becoming a more agile, resilient professional in charge of her or his career.

Wer Think Like an Entrepreneur, Act Like a CEO lesen sollte

  • Careerists
  • Young people entering the professional world
  • Experienced professionals looking to make a change

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Leadership Bücher: The Hero Factor von Jeffrey Hayzlett with Jim Eber

The Hero Factor

Jeffrey Hayzlett with Jim Eber
How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures
4.0 (87 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Hero Factor?

The Hero Factor (2018) explains why business leaders need to focus as much on their people as they do on their profits. Using fascinating real-world examples and inspiring true stories of success, the authors examine the true meaning of heroic leadership in the workplace.

Wer The Hero Factor lesen sollte

  • Managers wanting tips on how to become an inspirational leader
  • Those looking to brush up on their people skills
  • Entrepreneurs looking for a fresh perspective on success

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Leadership Bücher: The 5 AM Club von Robin Sharma

The 5 AM Club

Robin Sharma
Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.
4.5 (8.393 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The 5 AM Club?

The 5 AM Club (2018) shows how embracing a revolutionary morning routine can deliver epic results. Through the enchanting story of an entrepreneur, an artist, and their eccentric billionaire mentor, it explains how you can use the first hour of your day to drive personal growth and get the most out of life.

Wer The 5 AM Club lesen sollte

  • Those who feel they could try and get more out of the day
  • People who want to achieve great things in life
  • Anyone in need of an energizing and positive morning routine

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Leadership Bücher: On Grand Strategy von John Lewis Gaddis

On Grand Strategy

John Lewis Gaddis
4.1 (216 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in On Grand Strategy?

On Grand Strategy (2018) takes case studies from throughout history, including ancient Rome and the Cold War, to examine the common characteristics of the world’s best leaders. Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Lewis Gaddis also looks at the common mistakes made over the years which have brought even the mightiest of leaders to their knees.

Wer On Grand Strategy lesen sollte

  • History and military buffs
  • Anyone interested in the best leadership qualities
  • Managers, CEOs and other leaders

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Leadership Bücher: The Surprising Science of Meetings von Steven G. Rogelberg

The Surprising Science of Meetings

Steven G. Rogelberg
How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance
4.3 (285 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Surprising Science of Meetings?

The Surprising Science of Meetings (2019) explores what goes wrong in our work meetings and reveals how to transform them into positive, productive experiences. Drawing on the latest scientific insights from the world of business psychology, these blinks are an indispensable guide to making team meetings more efficient.

Wer The Surprising Science of Meetings lesen sollte

  • Leaders hoping to take their meetings to the next level
  • Entrepreneurs looking for fresh business insights
  • Psychology buffs seeking a new angle on work culture

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Leadership Bücher: The Infinite Game von Simon Sinek

The Infinite Game

Simon Sinek
4.6 (664 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Infinite Game?

The Infinite Game (2019) is a guidebook to help today’s business leaders get back on the right track to building companies that will last for generations to come. It points out the many pitfalls that leaders fall into in the pursuit of short-term gains and shows how they can put the focus back on practices that lead to strength and stability, as well as more revenue.  

Wer The Infinite Game lesen sollte

  • Entrepreneurs and CEOs
  • Managers, supervisors and anyone looking for leadership tips
  • People curious about what makes a long-running business last

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Leadership Bücher: Surrounded by Idiots von Thomas Erikson

Surrounded by Idiots

Thomas Erikson
The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life)
4.4 (847 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Surrounded by Idiots?

Surrounded by Idiots (2014) offers insight into the four main personality types and provides methods and tips for how to use this insight in order to be more effective in getting your message across to each of them. Different people require different considerations when you’re trying to work alongside them or sell them on an idea. The more you know about each person’s personality type, the more effectively you’ll be able to communicate in your work life and private life.

Wer Surrounded by Idiots lesen sollte

  • Executives, managers and human resource workers
  • Anyone with an annoying coworker
  • People who’d like to improve their relationships

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Leadership Bücher: Managing Up von Mary Abbajay

Managing Up

Mary Abbajay
How to Move up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss
4.0 (190 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Managing Up?

Managing Up (2018) explores ways to improve your relationship with your boss. Featuring effective strategies for coping with any type of manager, it explains how you can deal with difficult leaders and how to turn a bad boss into a great opportunity for professional growth. 

Wer Managing Up lesen sollte

  • Employees working for a horrible boss
  • Corporate go-getters looking for fresh insights
  • First-time managers seeking a different perspective

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Leadership Bücher: Elevate von Joseph Deitch

Elevate

Joseph Deitch
An Essential Guide to Life
4.2 (225 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Elevate?

Elevate (2018) is an indispensable guide to upping your game and living your life to the fullest. Whether you’re looking for a career boost or want to bring more meaning and joy into your private affairs, these blinks contain an arsenal of tips and tricks to help you take things to the next level.

Wer Elevate lesen sollte

  • Anyone looking to learn important skills for entrepreneurship
  • Anyone who wants to feel more motivated
  • Anyone who wants to enjoy more success and fun in life

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Leadership Bücher: Leadership Strategy and Tactics von Jocko Willink

Leadership Strategy and Tactics

Jocko Willink
Field Manual
4.6 (380 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Leadership Strategy and Tactics?

Leadership Strategy and Tactics (2020) teaches you how to take the skills of a high-functioning Navy SEAL team and apply them to your workplace. You’ll learn about practices such as Extreme Ownership, and find out why humility is better than arrogance. These tips will help you to leave your ego at the door and to remember that your team’s success should always come before personal success.

Wer Leadership Strategy and Tactics lesen sollte

  • CEOs, managers, and team leaders who need some guidance
  • Employees hoping to get promoted to a supervisor position
  • People who work in human resources

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Leadership Bücher: Sun Tzu and the Art of Business von Mark R. McNeilly

Sun Tzu and the Art of Business

Mark R. McNeilly
Six Strategic Principles for Managers
4.5 (242 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Sun Tzu and the Art of Business?

Sun Tzu and the Art of Business (1996) explains how ancient Chinese general Sun Tzu’s classic text The Art of War applies to the hyper-competitive environment of modern business. These blinks explore how business leaders can integrate Sun Tzu’s battle strategies into their own plans for market domination.

Wer Sun Tzu and the Art of Business lesen sollte

  • Entrepreneurs hoping to disrupt their industry
  • Strategy consultants wanting a new angle
  • Business students looking for fresh insights

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Leadership Bücher: Anxiety at Work von Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton with Anthony Gostick

Anxiety at Work

Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton with Anthony Gostick
8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done
4.2 (210 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Anxiety at Work?

Anxiety at Work (2021) explores how the modern workplace contributes to our soaring anxiety levels. It outlines how organizations, and team leaders, can help alleviate their employees’ worries and concerns.

Wer Anxiety at Work lesen sollte

  • Anyone interested in organizational psychology
  • Stressed-out employees looking for some perspective
  • Managers hoping to give employee well-being a boost

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Leadership Bücher: The First-Time Manager von Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick and Gary S. Topchik

The First-Time Manager

Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick and Gary S. Topchik
The go-to guide with trusted best practices for new managers
4.5 (253 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The First-Time Manager?

The First-Time Manager (1981) is the go-to guide for new managers in any field. Spanning topics from delegation and motivation to hiring and firing, these blinks will equip you with the skills to navigate the realities of managing people so that you can avoid common pitfalls and maximize your success in your new leadership role. 

Wer The First-Time Manager lesen sollte

  • New or aspiring managers
  • Young professionals
  • Management consultants

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Leadership Bücher: The Phoenix Project von Gene Kim, Kevin Behr and George Spafford

The Phoenix Project

Gene Kim, Kevin Behr and George Spafford
A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
4.5 (199 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Phoenix Project?

The Phoenix Project (2013) explores how integrating the Development and IT Operations teams of a company’s IT department can improve communication, accelerate workflow, and increase value. It uses a fictional lens to unpack a common real-life scenario – demonstrating how the DevOps approach enables organizations to deftly adapt to sudden changes, updates, or market pressures.

Wer The Phoenix Project lesen sollte

  • Business leaders looking to increase value through their IT department 
  • IT managers seeking to streamline their teams’ workflow
  • Tech employees wondering how different parts of a business interrelate

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Leadership Bücher: Who Not How von Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy

Who Not How

Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy
The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork
4.5 (539 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Who Not How?

Who Not How (2020) introduces a new way of thinking about entrepreneurship, goal setting, and collaboration. Developed by business coach Dan Sullivan, the Who Not How mindset shows the importance of delegating tasks to others. By inviting them to help you achieve your goals, you’ll gain more free time, increase your income, and develop valuable, lasting professional relationships.

Wer Who Not How lesen sollte

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to realize a business idea
  • Burned-out professionals with a desire for more free time
  • Perfectionists on the hunt for procrastination cures

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Leadership Bücher: Impact Players von Liz Wiseman

Impact Players

Liz Wiseman
How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact
4.3 (322 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Impact Players?

Impact Players (2021) uncovers the qualities of the most indispensable players in a team or organization, and breaks down the mindset that sets these influential individuals apart from the rest. Drawing on insights from top industry leaders, it shows how to leverage the approaches used by influential professionals to multiply your own impact in the workplace.

Wer Impact Players lesen sollte

  • Aspiring leaders
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs
  • Organization development professionals

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Leadership Bücher: Dare to Lead von Brené Brown

Dare to Lead

Brené Brown
Brave work. Tough conversations. Whole hearts.
4.3 (608 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Dare to Lead?

Dare to Lead (2018) explores how to find the inner courage to lead a great team. Drawing on Brené Brown’s research and experience as a leadership coach, it shows how you can harness your emotions, quash your fear of failure, and become a daring leader in an increasingly competitive world. 

Wer Dare to Lead lesen sollte

  • Business psychology buffs seeking new insights
  • Leaders searching for fresh ways to connect with their team
  • Anyone trying to build their courage in the workplace

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Leadership Bücher: Start With Why von Simon Sinek

Start With Why

Simon Sinek
How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
4.7 (923 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Start With Why?

Start With Why (2009) tackles a fundamental question: What makes some organizations and people more innovative, influential, and profitable than others? Based on best-selling author Simon Sinek’s hugely influential lecture of the same name, the third most-watched TED talk of all time, these blinks unpack the answer to that conundrum. As Sinek’s examples show, it’s all about asking why rather than what.

Wer Start With Why lesen sollte

  • Managers and team leaders 
  • Entrepreneurs building their brand 
  • Self-starters in need of a bit of inspiration

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Leadership Bücher: Radical Candor von Kim Scott

Radical Candor

Kim Scott
Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
4.6 (495 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Radical Candor?

Radical Candor (2017) is a roadmap for leaders looking to establish the best possible relationship with their employees. Its insightful approach to management shows how to create a working environment where great ideas emerge, individuals reach their full potential, and employees are proud to follow their boss.

Wer Radical Candor lesen sollte

  • Managers and business leaders
  • Coaches and organizational psychologists
  • Entrepreneurs and self-employed people

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Leadership Bücher: Leadership von Henry Kissinger

Leadership

Henry Kissinger
Six Studies in World Strategy
4.3 (359 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Leadership?

Leadership (2022) is a detailed analysis of six monumental twentieth-century leaders. By examining both the circumstances that formed these leaders and the strategies they used to shepherd their respective nations through periods of turmoil, it presents invaluable lessons for anyone working to shape the world’s future. From Charles de Gaulle’s strategy of will to Anwar Sadat’s strategy of transcendence and beyond, it serves as a historical debriefing on some of the defining leadership strategies of the last century.

Wer Leadership lesen sollte

  • History and politics geeks
  • Aspiring politicians
  • Biography lovers

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Leadership Bücher: The Pursuit of Excellence von Ryan Hawk

The Pursuit of Excellence

Ryan Hawk
The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers
4.7 (919 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Pursuit of Excellence?

The Pursuit of Excellence (2022) offers a thoughtful approach on how to become the best, most excellent version of yourself. Compiling wisdom from hundreds of interviews with world renowned experts and entrepreneurs, the author lays out the best habits and practices that anyone can use to improve their career and their lives.

Wer The Pursuit of Excellence lesen sollte

  • Anyone eager to raise their game and find more satisfaction in life
  • People looking for tips on how to achieve more in their career
  • Leaders and entrepreneurs eager to perform better

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Leadership Bücher: Mastering Communication at Work von Ethan F. Becker and Jon Wortmann

Mastering Communication at Work

Ethan F. Becker and Jon Wortmann
How to Lead, Manage, and Influence
4.5 (585 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Mastering Communication at Work?

Mastering Communication at Work (revised edition, 2021) is a classic guide on leading in the workplace through strong communication skills. It teaches you how to communicate effectively by understanding your listener’s tendencies and motivations.

Wer Mastering Communication at Work lesen sollte

  • Managers looking for new communication tactics
  • Employees aiming to make the next step up
  • Executives who want to improve relations with staff

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Leadership Bücher: The Art of War von Sun Tzu

The Art of War

Sun Tzu
4.1 (960 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Art of War?

The Art of War (fifth century BCE) is a Chinese military treatise that many global figures, including Mao Zedong and Douglas MacArthur, have used to inform their leadership strategies. Along with military tactics that can be applied to culture, politics, business, and sports, it highlights the skills good leaders need to have. 

Wer The Art of War lesen sollte

  • Anyone interested in the foundations of good leadership
  • Those who want to gain a competitive advantage 
  • People who find themselves in confrontational situations

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Leadership Bücher: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership von John C. Maxwell

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

John C. Maxwell
Follow Them and People Will Follow You
4.5 (477 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership?

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (1998) collects key rules, principles, and examples from a diverse collection of inspiring leaders throughout history. We often speak about “born leaders,” as if a person either has the special X factor of leadership or they don’t. In fact, leadership is learned –⁠ and by studying what enabled the world’s best leaders to attract followers and make an impact, we too can do the same. 

Wer The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership lesen sollte

  • Managers, founders, executives, and CEOs
  • Activists seeking to make an impact
  • Anyone who wants to improve their people skills

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Leadership Bücher: Trust and Inspire von Stephen M.R. Covey

Trust and Inspire

Stephen M.R. Covey
How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others
4.6 (107 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Trust and Inspire?

Trust & Inspire (2022) provides a new leadership model. Instead of the traditional “Command and Control” approach, Covey proposes one that focuses on collaboration, trust and personal growth. It offers a new set of tools for inspiring and unlocking the massive potential of a modern workforce. 

Wer Trust and Inspire lesen sollte

  • CEOs and executives looking to create a better workplace environment
  • Managers and supervisors who want to be more hands-off
  • Parents and educators who want a more empowering approach to childcare

53
Leadership Bücher: Charismatic Leadership von Kevin Murray

Charismatic Leadership

Kevin Murray
The Skills You Can Learn to Motivate High Performance in Others
4.6 (393 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Charismatic Leadership?

Charismatic Leadership (2020) is a practical guide to becoming a more effective leader through the power of charisma. We’ve all had a favorite boss or mentor – someone who inspires and motivates with their words, energy, and conviction. Charismatic Leadership teaches you how to be that person.

Wer Charismatic Leadership lesen sollte

  • Leaders and managers who want to boost their charisma
  • Ambitious employees looking to improve their workplace communication skills
  • Business students preparing to join the workforce

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Leadership Bücher: The First 90 Days von Michael D. Watkins

The First 90 Days

Michael D. Watkins
Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter
2.9 (327 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The First 90 Days?

The First 90 Days (2006) maps out the critical transition period for any business leader taking on a new role. It offers comprehensive and practical strategies for surviving – and thriving – past the first three months.

Wer The First 90 Days lesen sollte

  • Business leaders tackling a new role
  • Aspiring leaders preparing for their next move
  • Anyone looking to reduce their vulnerabilities as a leader

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Leadership Bücher: The Pumpkin Plan von Mike Michalowicz

The Pumpkin Plan

Mike Michalowicz
A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any Field
4.4 (203 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Pumpkin Plan?

The Pumpkin Plan (2012) presents a simple yet powerful strategy to help you grow your business and stand out in any industry. Through real-life examples and practical tips, you’ll learn how to identify and focus on your most profitable clients, streamline your operations, and create a company culture that fuels growth.

Wer The Pumpkin Plan lesen sollte

  • Owners of small businesses looking to grow
  • Entrepreneurs seeking sustainable success
  • Startup founders needing a roadmap

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Leadership Bücher: How to Grow Your Small Business von Donald Miller

How to Grow Your Small Business

Donald Miller
A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off
4.7 (121 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in How to Grow Your Small Business?

How to Grow Your Small Business (2023) is your six-step flight plan to guide your business as it takes off. When Don Miller started to take his business to the next level, he realized no-one had written a reliable, step-by-step playbook for growth. Since then, his small home content business has expanded into a $20 million dollar company, so he wrote the book he wished he’d had. 

Wer How to Grow Your Small Business lesen sollte

  • Small Business Owners
  • Entrepreneurs 
  • Anyone who spends too much time putting out fires in their business

57
Leadership Bücher: Buy Back Your Time von Dan Martell

Buy Back Your Time

Dan Martell
Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire
4.6 (243 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Buy Back Your Time?

Buy Back Your Time (2023) teaches entrepreneurs how to hire the right people for the right tasks, so they can free up the time they need to build their empire. Practical advice and success stories guide those who feel stuck in their busy lives out of the tedium of small chores and into the limitless field of pure production.

Wer Buy Back Your Time lesen sollte

  • Entrepreneurs who are looking to scale their business
  • Anyone who feels stuck in the daily grind of work
  • Managers trying to find ways to inspire employees

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Leadership Bücher: Power vs. Force von David R. Hawkins

Power vs. Force

David R. Hawkins
The Hidden Determinants of Human Behaviour
4.2 (414 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Power vs. Force?

Power vs. Force (2014) explains how anyone can tap into their inner power to change their lives and the lives of those around them. It demonstrates that with consciousness, intention and discernment, anyone can find their truth and follow it toward a more fulfilled and impactful life. 

Wer Power vs. Force lesen sollte

  • People interested in alternative theories about science and humanity
  • Anyone who faces major doubts in their lives
  • Humanity nerds

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Leadership Bücher: Unreasonable Hospitality von Will Guidara

Unreasonable Hospitality

Will Guidara
The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect
4.4 (315 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Unreasonable Hospitality?

Unreasonable Hospitality (2022) illustrates how surpassing expectations can take your service-based business to the next level. Through a collection of anecdotes and firsthand experiences, it imparts valuable insights into customer service, as well as employee management.

Wer Unreasonable Hospitality lesen sollte

  • Hospitality professionals
  • Anyone in the service industry
  • Business owners and leaders

60
Leadership Bücher: The Goal von Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox

The Goal

Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox
A Process of Ongoing Improvement
3.6 (205 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Goal?

The Goal (1984) is a trailblazing example of the “business novel” genre, seamlessly blending fictional storytelling with practical business advice in a revolutionary manner. Experience the corporate journey of Alex Rogo as he endeavors to rescue his struggling company from going bust. Through Alex’s perspective, uncover valuable insights into topics like streamlining manufacturing operations and enhancing team productivity.

Wer The Goal lesen sollte

  • The ‘newbie’ manager
  • The experienced pro seeking a new perspective
  • General learners curious about the manufacturing world

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Leadership Bücher: Lord of the Flies von William Golding

Lord of the Flies

William Golding
4.6 (135 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Lord of the Flies?

Lord of the Flies (1954) is the allegorical story of a group of young boys stranded on a deserted island and left to fend for themselves and create a society. As the boys struggle with the complexities of leadership, cooperation, and survival, they are forced to face some fundamental questions about human nature and the fragility of civilization.

Wer Lord of the Flies lesen sollte

  • Readers looking for fresh eyes on an old classic
  • Literature lovers who somehow never got around to this important book
  • Anyone looking for insight into the nature of society and the humans who build it

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Leadership Bücher: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication von John C. Maxwell

The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication

John C. Maxwell
Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message
4.5 (492 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication?

The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication (2023) addresses the fear of public speaking. It offers tried-and-true techniques that can transform any beginner or average speaker into a trusted and effective communicator.

Wer The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication lesen sollte

  • Anyone trying to improve their communication skills
  • Speakers addressing anyone from small groups to stadium crowds
  • Leaders and organizers looking to inspire their teams

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Leadership Bücher: Coaching for Performance von Sir John Whitmore

Coaching for Performance

Sir John Whitmore
The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership
4.6 (74 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Coaching for Performance?

Coaching for Performance (2009) is the foundational text which launched the multimillion-dollar business coaching industry. The 25th anniversary edition brings new life to the hallmark GROW model, and revisits the methods after a quarter-century of learning in performance coaching. It’s essential for leaders and coaches globally.

Wer Coaching for Performance lesen sollte

  • Leaders looking for inspiration
  • Coaches who want to understand the performance coaching method
  • Anyone looking to improve the performance of their team

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Leadership Bücher: Primal Leadership von Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Annie McKee

Primal Leadership

Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Annie McKee
Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
4.1 (280 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Primal Leadership?

Primal Leadership (2013) argues that the fundamental task of any great leader is to engage the emotions of their followers and guide them in a positive direction. Offering up an emotionally intelligent, resonant style of leadership, it delves into the skills and qualities needed to become a better leader and bring out the best in your team.

Wer Primal Leadership lesen sollte

  • Managers looking to improve their skills
  • Workers seeking ways to convince their peers
  • Anyone who wants to become a better leader

65
Leadership Bücher: Disruptive Thinking von T. D. Jakes

Disruptive Thinking

T. D. Jakes
A Daring Strategy to Change How We Live, Lead, and Love
3.5 (325 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Disruptive Thinking?

Disruptive Thinking (2023) is a guide to unlocking your potential and turning adversity into opportunity. By learning to understand and leverage disruption, you can kickstart your most profound personal and professional metamorphosis yet.

Wer Disruptive Thinking lesen sollte

  • Leaders seeking to pave the way with care
  • Community champions doing God’s work
  • Trailblazers looking to grow their career

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Leadership Bücher: Smart Leadership von Mark Miller

Smart Leadership

Mark Miller
Four Simple Choices to Scale Your Impact
4.3 (270 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Smart Leadership?

Smart Leadership (2022) is your guide to making informed decisions that will shape your journey as a high-impact effective leader. It introduces the concept of "Smart Choices," which emphasizes how your decision-making abilities can boost your potential to lead. It provides insights that will not only improve your strategic thinking, but also enable you to create a positive influence, enhance the health of your organization, and contribute to shaping a remarkable personal legacy.

Wer Smart Leadership lesen sollte

  • Rookie leaders looking for guidance on how to boost effectiveness and impact
  • Established leaders who want to breathe new life into their leadership approach 
  • Leadership development professionals seeking ideas to help improve their clients’ leadership skills

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Leadership Bücher: Amp It Up von Frank Slootman

Amp It Up

Frank Slootman
Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity
3.8 (154 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Amp It Up?

Amp It Up (2022) uncovers the transformative leadership principles essential for unlocking unparalleled enterprise growth. By revealing strategies for sidestepping common pitfalls and costly restructures, it emphasizes the power of aligning teams with critical goals, shattering the chains of mediocrity, and fostering a culture of urgency and intensity. It’s an essential playbook for leaders aiming to elevate their organization to unparalleled success without the need for external consultants or drastic overhauls.

Wer Amp It Up lesen sollte

  • Entrepreneurs looking to scale their startups and find invaluable insights for fostering exponential growth
  • Corporate leaders seeking to reinvigorate their teams and discover strategies to break through stagnant performance barriers
  • Business students aiming to understand real-world applications of growth principles and benefit from a tech industry titan’s experiences

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Leadership Bücher: Sully von Chesley B. Sullenberger III & Jeffrey Zaslow

Sully

Chesley B. Sullenberger III & Jeffrey Zaslow
My Search for What Really Matters
4.6 (9 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Sully?

Sully (2009) chronicles the remarkable life journey of the pilot who landed US Airways Flight 1549 on New York's Hudson River, ensuring the safety of all on board. The memoir sheds light on his unwavering dedication, the significance of readiness, and the profound lessons from his military and aviation careers. Through his experiences, the book emphasizes the enduring values that can guide individuals through times of adversity and uncertainty.

Wer Sully lesen sollte

  • Fans of aviation and heroic true stories
  • Autobiography enthusiasts
  • Readers seeking inspiration in challenging times

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Leadership Bücher: The Motive von Patrick M. Lencioni

The Motive

Patrick M. Lencioni
Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities
4.2 (17 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Motive?

The Motive (2020) dives into the importance of leaders having a strong and clear drive for their work. Centered around two fundamental motives, it guides leaders to recognize their genuine intentions and adopt responsibility-driven leadership for the good of their organizations.

Wer The Motive lesen sollte

  • Aspiring leaders wanting to know the essence of genuine leadership.
  • Managers seeking self-improvement
  • Advocates for selfless, service-oriented leadership.

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Leadership Bücher: The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship von Scott Jeffrey Miller

The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship

Scott Jeffrey Miller
13 Roles to Making a True Impact
4.1 (38 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship?

The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship (2023) demystifies the art of being an effective mentor. It walks prospective mentors through the entire mentoring journey – from setting expectations and goals at the outset to tracking progress to ending on a high note.

Wer The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship lesen sollte

  • Mentors and mentees seeking a symbiotic relationship
  • Experienced professionals who want to share their learnings 
  • Managers looking to matchmake mentors and mentees for best results

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Leadership Bücher: Elevate Your Team von Robert Glazer

Elevate Your Team

Robert Glazer
Empower Your Team To Reach Their Full Potential and Build A Business That Builds Leaders
4.5 (51 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Elevate Your Team?

Elevate Your Team (2023) presents a framework to optimize team performance and drive company growth, while safeguarding employees against burnout. By implementing this strategy, leaders can guide their teams to reach their full potential, so that both they – and their company – thrives.   

Wer Elevate Your Team lesen sollte

  • Leaders seeking sustained business growth
  • Managers wanting to optimize team performance
  • Directors looking for a new framework for success

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Leadership Bücher: The Infinite Leader von Chris Lewis & Pippa Malmgren

The Infinite Leader

Chris Lewis & Pippa Malmgren
Balancing the Demands of Modern Business Leadership
3.5 (20 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Infinite Leader?

The Infinite Leader (2020) presents the crisis afflicting modern leadership as a problem of balance, and proposes solutions to keeping the wholesome leader centered. Working from this position opens up boundless opportunities and restores people’s faith in leadership.

Wer The Infinite Leader lesen sollte

  • Anyone leading a team, business, organization or community
  • People learning how to choose and follow their leaders
  • Anyone trying to live a more balanced and fulfilling life

73
Leadership Bücher: The Way Up von Errol L. Pierre with Jim Jermanok

The Way Up

Errol L. Pierre with Jim Jermanok
Climbing the Corporate Mountain as a Professional of Color
4.3 (10 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Way Up?

The Way Up (2022) is a career guidebook that provides professionals of color with empowering advice on climbing the corporate ladder. Drawing on interviews and lived experience, it tackles topics like expanding networks, overcoming impostor syndrome, and securing executive mentors. With motivating wisdom and practical strategies, it shows how to navigate workplace challenges and fulfill your leadership potential.

Wer The Way Up lesen sollte

  • Professionals of color 
  • Managers wanting to support diversity 
  • Leaders from diverse communities 

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Leadership Bücher: You Lead von Minter Dial

You Lead

Minter Dial
How Being Yourself Makes You a Better Leader
4.1 (48 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in You Lead?

You Lead (2021) argues that, no matter who you are, you already have the attributes of a great leader – you simply need to draw them out. Delving into the evolving dynamics of leadership in the contemporary world, it posits that embracing your whole self is the key to leading authentically and inspiring trust in your clients and colleagues. Through a series of insights and examples, it guides you through the importance of vulnerability, purpose, and self-awareness when leading teams in the modern workplace.

Wer You Lead lesen sollte

  • Founders and entrepreneurs looking for an effective leadership blueprint
  • Managers who want to level up their leadership style
  • Mid-level employees who want to demonstrate their leadership potential

75
Leadership Bücher: Accelerate von Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim

Accelerate

Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim
Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations
3.9 (98 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Accelerate?

Accelerate (2018) explores the intersection of software development and organizational performance. Drawing on rigorous research, it reveals the practices and capabilities that allow high-performing technology-driven companies to excel and achieve a competitive edge in the fast-paced digital era.

Wer Accelerate lesen sollte

  • Tech leaders seeking performance optimization
  • Agile and DevOps practitioners
  • Business owners looking to improve software delivery

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Leadership Bücher: Immunity to Change von Robert Kegan & Lisa Laskow Lahey

Immunity to Change

Robert Kegan & Lisa Laskow Lahey
How to Overcome it and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization
3.3 (225 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Immunity to Change?

Immunity to Change (2009) delves into the intricacies of human cognitive development – emphasizing that mental growth doesn't end in childhood, but instead continues throughout adulthood. It shows how understanding these adulthood developmental stages can be pivotal for effective leadership, and presents tools to confront and overcome the inherent resistances to change.

Wer Immunity to Change lesen sollte

  • Professionals aiming to enhance their leadership capabilities
  • Educators striving to foster advanced developmental thinking in students
  • Individuals dedicated to continuous personal growth

77
Leadership Bücher: When They Win, You Win von Russ Laraway

When They Win, You Win

Russ Laraway
Being a Great Manager Is Simpler Than You Think
4.3 (178 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in When They Win, You Win?

When They Win, You Win (2022) is your guide to being a great manager. This playbook reveals the simple leadership principles that unlock your employees’ full potential, create happy, engaged teams, and drive better business results.

Wer When They Win, You Win lesen sollte

  • Managers and leaders looking to improve employee satisfaction
  • Founders and entrepreneurs seeking to build effective teams and retain top talent
  • Business school students studying organizational behavior and human resources

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Leadership Bücher: Team Topologies von Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais

Team Topologies

Matthew Skelton & Manuel Pais
Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow
3.2 (21 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Team Topologies?

Team Topologies (2019) offers a framework for organizing IT and business teams for optimal software delivery. It introduces four fundamental team structures and their interaction patterns to improve speed, autonomy, and alignment with business needs. This approach emphasizes dynamically adjusting team structures based on evolving requirements.

Wer Team Topologies lesen sollte

  • Organizational leaders seeking strategies to improve team efficiency and streamline software delivery processes.
  • IT managers looking to align business goals with technology team dynamics and interactions.
  • Software architects interested in how team topologies can influence system design and vice versa.

79
Leadership Bücher: Leading from the Middle von Scott Mautz

Leading from the Middle

Scott Mautz
A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization
3.6 (31 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Leading from the Middle?

Leading from the Middle (2021) unveils the transformative power of middle leadership, connecting top tiers to the operational core. You’ll gain actionable insights on fostering adaptability, influence, and compromise to infuse your teams with engagement and purpose. It’s your route to navigating organizational change, resolving conflicts, and building a growth-oriented culture effortlessly.

Wer Leading from the Middle lesen sollte

  • Aspiring middle managers seeking organizational influence
  • Executives desiring enhanced interdepartmental synergy
  • Team leaders aiming for elevated group engagement

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Leadership Bücher: Change Proof von Adam Markel

Change Proof

Adam Markel
Leveraging the Power of Uncertainty to Build Long-Term Resilience
4.6 (40 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Change Proof?

Change Proof (2022) offers strategies for developing resilience to thrive in an uncertain world. Through insightful stories and practical frameworks, it reveals how to build the mental fortitude, self-care routines, and leadership principles that empower individuals and organizations to recover, adapt, and find opportunity in disruption.

Wer Change Proof lesen sollte

  • Leaders overseeing change 
  • Professionals in fast-moving industries 
  • Anyone who wants to build resilience

81
Leadership Bücher: Humanocracy von Gary Hamel & Michele Zanini

Humanocracy

Gary Hamel & Michele Zanini
Creating Organizations As Amazing As the People Inside Them
3.2 (13 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Humanocracy?

Humanocracy (2020) explores the constraints of traditional bureaucratic organizational structures and proposes a shift toward more human-centric models. Based on the idea that bureaucracies stifle innovation and alienate employees, it argues for a system that unleashes human potential and creativity. Through real-world examples and strategies, it guides organizations in restructuring to foster empowerment, adaptability, and resilience.

Wer Humanocracy lesen sollte

  • Leaders looking to transform organizational cultures and structures for increased innovation and adaptability
  • HR professionals wanting to integrate employee-centric policies and practices for enhanced workplace satisfaction and productivity
  • Business students seeking to understand new organizational models and management strategies

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Leadership Bücher: Analysis Without Paralysis von Babette E. Bensoussan

Analysis Without Paralysis

Babette E. Bensoussan
10 Tools to Make Better Strategic Decisions
4.1 (167 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Analysis Without Paralysis?

Analysis Without Paralysis is a practical guide to the ten most powerful strategic analysis tools that will help you make better and faster business decisions. It is a simple and straightforward tour through models such as Porter’s Five Forces, PEST, and SWOT, teaching you when and how to utilize these powerful techniques.

Wer Analysis Without Paralysis lesen sollte

  • Managers who want to build a competitive strategy
  • All types of entrepreneurs
  • Business Owners wanting to turn data into information

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Leadership Bücher: The Heart of Business von Hubert Joly & Caroline Lambert

The Heart of Business

Hubert Joly & Caroline Lambert
Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism
4.2 (14 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Heart of Business?

The Heart of Business (2021) recounts how former Best Buy CEO, Hubert Joly, led the electronics retailer to a remarkable turnaround by building a people-centric culture focused on a higher purpose. It provides a roadmap for value-driven leadership that engages employees, serves customers, and creates sustainable value for all stakeholders.

Wer The Heart of Business lesen sollte

  • Leaders seeking purpose-driven business approaches
  • Struggling business owners or entrepreneurs seeking transformation
  • Students of modern management principles

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Leadership Bücher: The Blueprint von Douglas R. Conant

The Blueprint

Douglas R. Conant
6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights
3.6 (82 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Blueprint?

The Blueprint (2020) is a transformative journey and a practical manual for aspiring leaders. It offers six manageable and incremental steps designed to fit within the hustle of modern life, aimed at revolutionizing leadership approaches. It explores the paths of envisioning, reflecting, studying, planning, practicing, and improving to achieve career success, joy, and fulfillment. These steps, coupled with realistic and practical exercises, provide a foundation for meaningful change in various organizational settings.

Wer The Blueprint lesen sollte

  • Aspiring leaders aiming to develop foundational leadership skills.
  • Management students seeking real-world leadership insights and strategies.
  • Personal development enthusiasts focusing on self-improvement and leadership growth.

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Leadership Bücher: Standout 2.0 von Marcus Buckingham

Standout 2.0

Marcus Buckingham
Assess Your Strengths, Find Your Edge, Win at Work
2.8 (26 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Standout 2.0?

StandOut 2.0 (2015) delves into the nuances of individual strengths and how to harness them for career success. Building on an assessment tool, the book identifies nine strength roles and offers actionable advice to help individuals find their talents and win at work. Through the identification and application of these strengths, individuals and teams alike can find their edge, achieve heightened productivity, and stand out in work and in life.

Wer Standout 2.0 lesen sollte

  • Professionals pursuing strengths-based development
  • Managers enhancing team dynamics
  • Career-seekers looking to identify unique strengths

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Leadership Bücher: The Stakeholder Strategy von Ann Svendsen

The Stakeholder Strategy

Ann Svendsen
Profiting from Collaborative Business Relationships
3.5 (2 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Stakeholder Strategy?

The Stakeholder Strategy (1998) provides a business case for building for transitioning from transactional, profit-maximizing models to a "Third Way" approach built on mutually beneficial partnerships across stakeholders. It makes the research-backed case that stakeholder-oriented companies leading with higher purpose outperform rivals in the long run, and offers a framework for building stronger and more impactful stakeholder relationships. 

Wer The Stakeholder Strategy lesen sollte

  • Executives wanting a more purpose-driven approach
  • Mission-driven entrepreneurs 
  • Leaders across all business functions

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Leadership Bücher: The Practice of Adaptive Leadership von Ronald Heifetz, Alexander Grashow & Marty Linsky

The Practice of Adaptive Leadership

Ronald Heifetz, Alexander Grashow & Marty Linsky
Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World
3.2 (179 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Practice of Adaptive Leadership?

The Practice of Adaptive Leadership (2009) demonstrates how leaders can mobilize people to tackle tough challenges and thrive in the face of harsh realities that demand new skills and responses. It provides a practical framework for diagnosing situations, distinguishing between technical problems and adaptive challenges, and avoiding common leadership pitfalls that come with over-dependence on authority.

Wer The Practice of Adaptive Leadership lesen sollte

  • Developing Leaders
  • Managers interested in mobilizing people 
  • People facing new challenges

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Leadership Bücher: Net Positive von Paul Polman & Andrew Winston

Net Positive

Paul Polman & Andrew Winston
How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take
3.7 (160 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Net Positive?

Net Positive (2021) explores the transformative concept of businesses moving beyond profit to creating substantial, positive value for people and the planet. It delves into the revolutionary approach of net positive companies which are embracing a holistic responsibility to benefit multiple stakeholders, drive systemic change, and foster sustainable futures. It offers profound insights into how companies and leaders can be harbingers of positive, enduring change in the world.

Wer Net Positive lesen sollte

  • Entrepreneurs seeking to integrate sustainable and responsible practices into their business models
  • Business students exploring innovative and conscientious business models that prioritize ecological balance and societal benefit
  • Corporate strategists focused on achieving long-term prosperity through responsible and sustainable business practices

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Leadership Bücher: The Winner Effect von Ian H. Robertson

The Winner Effect

Ian H. Robertson
The Science of Success and How to Use It
3.8 (34 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Winner Effect?

The Winner Effect (2012) reveals how intrinsic motivation and resilience can drive individuals to remarkable success. It explores the transformative power of grit and the nuanced influences of power, offering insights into balancing confidence and humility. Delve in and discover how your efforts and tenacity shape your destiny.

Wer The Winner Effect lesen sollte

  • Aspiring leaders seeking personal growth and success
  • Psychology enthusiasts exploring intrinsic motivation
  • Professionals pursuing effective leadership skills

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Leadership Bücher: The Mind of the Leader von Rasmus Hougaard & Jacqueline Carter

The Mind of the Leader

Rasmus Hougaard & Jacqueline Carter
How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results
4.3 (79 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Mind of the Leader?

The Mind of the Leader (2018) explores how leaders can cultivate critical inner capacities like mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion to become more effective guides. Supported by research conducted by The Potential Project, it draws on psychology, neuroscience, and case studies of global organizations to provide science-based tools for strengthening these core leadership skills. 

Wer The Mind of the Leader lesen sollte

  • Managers looking to improve their leadership skills
  • Emerging leaders 
  • Entrepreneurs and founders wanting to develop a purpose-based leadership approach

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Leadership Bücher: Jobs to Be Done von Stephen Wunker, Jessica Wattman & David Farber

Jobs to Be Done

Stephen Wunker, Jessica Wattman & David Farber
A Roadmap for Customer-Centered Innovation
4.0 (16 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Jobs to Be Done?

Jobs to Be Done (2016) offers an up-to-date look at one of the most respected strategies for creating sought-after, innovative products. This methodology is laser-focused on customer research and understanding what they need in order to get jobs done.

Wer Jobs to Be Done lesen sollte

  • CEOs looking for new ideas
  • Marketing and design fanatics
  • Research and development teams

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Leadership Bücher: Playing to Win von A.G. Lafley & Roger L. Martin

Playing to Win

A.G. Lafley & Roger L. Martin
How Strategy Really Works
3.6 (63 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Playing to Win?

Playing to Win (2013) introduces a strategic framework that illustrates how companies can achieve success by making deliberate and well-considered choices. It delves into the "Five Choices Framework," detailing essential decisions that leaders must make to develop winning strategies. Using real-world examples, it emphasizes that a disciplined approach to strategy can create sustainable competitive advantage and turn companies into industry leaders.

Wer Playing to Win lesen sollte

  • Entrepreneurs looking to refine their business strategy for market dominance
  • Business students curious about practical strategic frameworks used by leading corporations
  • Start-up founders looking to position their ventures for success in competitive markets

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Leadership Bücher: Leadership on the Line von Ronald A. Heifetz & Marty Linsky

Leadership on the Line

Ronald A. Heifetz & Marty Linsky
Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Change
3.1 (9 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Leadership on the Line?

Leadership on the Line (2002) explores the challenges and risks inherent in leadership roles, with a focus on leading through significant and often contentious change. Through numerous examples and metaphors, it offers strategies for leaders to enact meaningful change, practice adaptive leadership, and maintain resilience in any scenario.

Wer Leadership on the Line lesen sollte

  • Managers seeking to implement transformative change within their teams 
  • Emerging leaders looking to develop strategic insights into handling new leadership roles
  • Educators aspiring to instill leadership principles and adaptive problem-solving skills in their students

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Leadership Bücher: Nine Lies About Work von Marcus Buckingham & Ashley Goodall

Nine Lies About Work

Marcus Buckingham & Ashley Goodall
A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World
3.8 (31 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Nine Lies About Work?

Nine Lies About Work (2019) challenges common beliefs and practices in the workplace, proposing that many widely accepted truths about work are actually misconceptions. It aims to shift our understanding of work, advocating for a focus on individual strengths, the importance of the team, and the intrinsic love of work.

Wer Nine Lies About Work lesen sollte

  • Managers seeking to improve team dynamics and performance
  • Employees looking to enhance their work experience and productivity
  • Anyone interested in reevaluating and challenging traditional workplace practices and beliefs

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Leadership Bücher: The Essential Drucker von Peter F. Drucker

The Essential Drucker

Peter F. Drucker
The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on Management
4.2 (6 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in The Essential Drucker?

The Essential Drucker (2001) distills key lessons from decades of management consulting. It covers how to set ambitious yet achievable goals, hire for organizational fit, develop knowledge workers, foster entrepreneurship and innovation, and craft strategies for growth. 

Wer The Essential Drucker lesen sollte

  • Managers of businesses and nonprofits seeking to unlock team potential
  • Entrepreneurs aiming to build enduring organizations
  • Leaders charting a course through uncertainty

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Leadership Bücher: Elite Sales Strategies von Anthony Iannarino

Elite Sales Strategies

Anthony Iannarino
A Guide to Being One-Up, Creating Value, and Becoming Truly Consultative
3.5 (20 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in Elite Sales Strategies?

Elite Sales Strategies (2022) is a guide designed to catapult you from being a typical salesperson to a trusted consultant. It dives into the One-Up strategy that not only sells but also connects and provides value to clients.

Wer Elite Sales Strategies lesen sollte

  • Salespeople seeking to progress from average to elite through new strategies
  • Seasoned sales pros wanting to sharpen their skills and learn modern tactics
  • Anyone into sales

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Leadership Bücher: $100M Leads von Alex Hormozi

$100M Leads

Alex Hormozi
How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff
4.1 (30 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in $100M Leads?

$100M Leads (2023) is a proven playbook for attracting more leads than you’ll know what to do with. Through step-by-step frameworks and cutting-edge tactics, it shows you how to build self-sustaining marketing machines that convert at record rates.

Wer $100M Leads lesen sollte

  • Fledgling founders who want to make their dream business work
  • Experienced entrepreneurs who struggle with advertising and marketing
  • Seasoned salespeople who want to level up their strategies

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Leadership Bücher: 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times von Tom Ziglar

10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times

Tom Ziglar
Coaching Your Team Through Immense Change and Challenge
5.0 (2 Rezensionen)

Worum geht's in 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times?

10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times (2021) provides a framework for leaders navigating major change, concentrating on core virtues such as kindness, humility, and respect. Ziglar’s insights advocate for a Coach Leadership style that cultivates each team member’s unique dreams and abilities, ensuring that businesses thrive even in difficult times.

Wer 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times lesen sollte

  • Modern motivators
  • Team-centric visionaries
  • Digital desk directors

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