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The Best Leadership Books of 2021

Leading Blog

Many of the books listed below help us to do just that. The books listed below help us to build the right foundation from which we can lead others. The Power of Pressure : Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution by Dane Jensen (Collins, 2021) What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under? Leaders are dealers in hope.

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Leadership and Management Book Talk—Exploring Two Books from Jim Collins

Art Petty

Art Petty and Wally Bock talk about some of the later books in Jim Collins' Good to Great Series: How the Mighty Fall and Great by Choice. Both of us agree, one is a great business book and highly relevant for our world today.

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First Look: Leadership Books for August 2013

Leading Blog

Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August. Creative Followership : In the Shadow of Greatness by Jimmy Collins with Michael Cooley. Carter The Chaos Imperative : How Chance and Disruption Increase Innovation, Effectiveness, and Success by Ori Brafman and Judah Pollack.

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Ways to Boost Innovation and Accelerate Organizational Learning

The Practical Leader

Like the weather, many leaders talk about agility and innovation, but few managers do much about it. Unlike the weather, there’s a great deal managers can do about building agile and innovative cultures. These four innovation stages aren’t neat and orderly. Make sure it’s balanced with innovation and growth.

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Book Recommendations: Some Must-Reads for HR Professionals

HR Digest

There are many human resources books , but they often focus on specific industries or companies. This article will look at some of the best HR books for professionals. These include diversity and inclusion books that offer a comprehensive overview of the entire HRM field. Book Recommendations: What It Means For HR Professionals.

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Leadership and Management Book Talk—Exploring Two Books from Jim Collins

Management Excellence

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The Two Qualities that Make Leaders Great

Leadership Freak

When Jim Collins set out to write, “Good to Great,” he set out to write about great organizations, not great leaders.… Some leaders are humble. Others are driven. The great ones are both.

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