10 Best Leadership Books I’ve Ever Read

These books are from people who lead by example

Leadership is something we demonstrate, not something we talk about. That’s why I’m not a fan of “leadership books” that try too hard to explain leadership.

I prefer books that highlight what important leaders actually have done — not just what they said. To me, books that demonstrate leadership through examples are the best kind.

Some of the books you’ll find below don’t even mention leadership at all. Yet, I’ve learned a lot about leadership by reading them.

If you’re looking for inspirational books that make you a better leader, I recommend reading these.

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1. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

“Just because some people can do something with little or no training, it doesn’t mean that others can’t do it (and sometimes do it even better) with training.”

In this famous book, Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck talks about how we perceive talents and abilities. She says there are…