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5 Leadership Books To Read In January 2023 To Develop Yourself

Joseph Lalonde

For this month, I am focusing on the best leadership and personal development books to develop yourself. These book recommendations will help you become a better leader and, more importantly, a better person. You don’t have to read all five of these books, but I recommend you pick up at least one or two and study them.

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Leadership Profile: Stephen Covey

Nathan Magnuson

In case you hadn’t heard, author and leadership guru Stephen Covey passed away last summer at age 79 from injuries suffered in a bicycling accident. Covey is perhaps best known for his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.

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First Leadership Book To Give To A New Manager

Eric Jacobson

Years ago when I started my leadership and management blog, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” within a leadership discussion forum on LinkedIn. That question generated 603 comments and 690 book recommendations. Some people suggested more than one book.

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12 Books that Shaped My Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

For years I’ve been asked for book recommendations. It’s been a huge part of my leadership education. When I joined the workforce, I quickly started noticing positive and negative organizational dynamics I had “seen” before in the books – and I knew what needed to change.

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What I’m Still Learning from Stephen Covey

Next Level Blog

Like many others, I was surprised and saddened to learn of the passing this week of Stephen Covey, the author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. There was a time in my life when I practically had the book memorized and could tell you what page specific passages were on. Saddened but also grateful for his life and work.

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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2012

Leading Blog

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January. Covey and Greg Link with Rebecca R. The Shaping of an Effective Leader : Eight Formative Principles of Leadership by Gayle D. The Shaping of an Effective Leader : Eight Formative Principles of Leadership by Gayle D.

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The Definitive Book On Servant Leadership

Eric Jacobson

Be sure to read the definitive book on servant leadership. It's a curated collection of incredibly insightful and motivational perspectives on servant leadership via essays by 44 servant leaders. Covey Plus, you'll read keen advice from celebrated sports coaches, company CEO's, pastors and retired military leaders.