Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Each year, after reading and reviewing dozens of new leadership books, I select my pick for the year's best new leadership book. For 2023, after reading nearly 40 leadership books, my pick for this year’s best new leadership book is When Everyone Leads. Leadership comes in moments.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Recently, a large study ranked empathy as the most important leadership skill in the workplace. The appeal of empathic leadership extends beyond conventional office environments. Empathic leadership is not only for supersensitive types. A S workplace cultures evolve, we must specifically prioritize the needs of each human being.

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Leading Blog

JULY 4, 2021

He stated in the Saturday Review magazine in October 1960: If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

I like to recommend some of the best leadership books you should consider reading. These can be traditional leadership books or even odd things such as a comic book graphic novel where leadership principles are displayed. This […].

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Books like Helping People Change and The Power of Bad , have the power to change forever how we work with others and address the things that hold us back. Maxwell (HarperCollins Leadership, 2019) In Leadershift , John C. He does this by sharing the eleven shifts he made over the course of his long and successful leadership career.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 4, 2022

If anyone has a pulse on the business book landscape, it’s Wally Bock. The author of the Three Star Leadership blog and a professional writing coach, Wally reads and reviews many books each year. Check out Wally’s full review and see his other recommendations.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

I imagine most of you are familiar with Dan McCarthy and his insightful blog, Great Leadership. I also know that many of you are also bloggers, who, like me, have aspirations of “some day” turning your posts into a brilliant and useful book. Dan has done just that in his e-book, The Great Leadership Development and [.]

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 28, 2021

It’s the end of the month and that means it is time for another round of book recommendations for leaders. This list contains 5 books that are old, new, and even unknown. I believe one of the best ways for a leader to stay sharp, improve their leadership insights, physical health, and spiritual well-being is […].

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QAspire

JANUARY 13, 2020

I therefore picked up the book Ikigai – The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life hoping to find ways to discover our calling, our reason for being, raison d’être. My Review of the Book. I feel that while the book covers a lot of good content, it lacks depth. 10 Rules of Ikigai. Craftsman Spirit.

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 26, 2022

Every book you read, you begin to consume what someone has taken years to learn. A leader is always learning. One of those ways to continue to learn is to continue to read. You bypass the painful learning process by allowing others to learn for you. Then you learn through them. That’s the power of […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 28, 2022

That’s why I’m sharing another great list of 5 books every leader should read. This month’s recommended reading list is filled with great books. […]. The kids are out of school, the temperature is rising, and vacations are happening. What better time to grab a great read? There’s not!

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

With Christmas just around the corner, I thought it would be great to change up the book recommendations for the month of December. Instead of being specifically leadership-focused, these books will inspire and encourage leaders through the season of Advent and Christmas. Buy the book on Amazon. Purchase the book here.

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

The reading you do can be through physical books, audiobooks, and ebooks. But… Finding great books to read can be a difficult thing to do. The power of books is why I love curating a list of books for leaders […]. Reading is essential to the growth of any leader. Whatever works for you, do it!

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 14, 2021

I love sharing new books with my readers. I normally do this at the end of the month through the 5 Books Leaders Should Read In XXX. Amazon’s Audible.com (You can get up to 2 free books using my affiliate […]. That post is still coming. However, I also wanted to recognize the power of audiobooks.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 8, 2013

Posted in Reviews [link] We’re looking for reviewers for four new books that are launching in the next month or two. We’re very excited to be part of the launch of these books. Subtitled “Building Partnerships for Learning,” this book [.]. Reviews Books reviews'

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 26, 2023

With that idea in mind, I thought this month would be a great one to hit on the best relationship books out there. These books are not only for those in personal relationships. These relationship books will help you in your personal and business relationships. Use this book to build better relationships with those you lead.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 12, 2013

Posted in Career Development Change Management Leadership Coaching Dennis W. Career Development Change Management Leadership Coaching Book Review Decision Maker employee engagement Leadership Problem Solving' Bakke is a CEO and an entrepreneur.

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Roundtable Talk

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Book: Hidden Potential By: Adam Grant Reviewed by: Colleen Jones   The Premise: Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist, best-selling author and one of Wharton’s highest rated professors, who dedicates his work life to the study of how people operate, perform and interact at work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 10, 2023

Navigating Workplace Gossip, Better Meetings, Know-it-Alls, Passive Aggressive Co-workers, and More… It’s that time of year when we pause to review what you’re reading here on Let’s Grow Leaders. We inventory the most-read leadership articles of 2023 and here’s what you’re most interested in so far.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 8, 2011

In Leadership Is Dead: How Influence Is Reviving It , Jeremie Kubicek, CEO of the leader development company GiANT Impact, makes a clear and compelling case that “dominating leaders” who lead by coercion are on the decline and are being replaced by “liberating leaders” who lead through influence. I highly recommend this book.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 9, 2018

And finally, the ability of publishers to effectively market every new book is a luxury of the past century. Beyond the challenge of breaking into the industry, the newbie author who lands a book deal faces the daunting task of marketing their baby. The book blogger” My primary publicity source was the book blogger.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 22, 2021

Writing a book is a lot harder than it seems. I know this because I’ve been writing and editing my new book, Reel Leadership, for the past couple of months. It has been toil, sweat, and tears going through the process. Today is the day I launch the pre-sale campaign on Indiegogo. For those reading this […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 22, 2012

Phil Cooke contributes well to this conversation with his book, The One Big Thing. One Big Thing (Book Review) appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. What is your calling? A vital topic for me and for those I lead. He starts with two Big Questions about what’s next: [.] The post What’s Next?

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development Reviews [link] The Apple in the Orchard by Sonia DiMaulo is a lovely, illustrated storybook, suitable for kids and grown-ups alike. As part of Sonia’s on-going virtual book tour, I wrote a book review on the Aleweb Social Marketing [.].

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Roundtable Talk

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Book: Eat That Frog! By Brian Tracy Reviewed by: Kenzie Bertrand The Premise Getting sh*t done is my favourite value at The Roundtable and I’m usually pretty good at it. Even though I get tips and … Book Review: Eat That Frog! Even though I get tips and … Book Review: Eat That Frog!

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 30, 2022

My book list has been everything from leadership to personal development to science to cultural. These books may not be leadership books per se yet they are crucial for leaders to understand the world around them and the experiences their people have and are going through. Photo by Elice Moore on Unsplash.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 10, 2013

Posted in Character Based Leader Book [link] I recently read The Character-Based Leader – a great book written by a number of the members of the Lead Change Group. The Character-Based Leader is not a leadership book in the traditional sense of one or two people explaining a philosophy of leadership.

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Roundtable Talk

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Book: The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success By: Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman & Kaley Warner Klemp Reviewed by: Leah Parkhill Reilly The Premise: The premise of this book is simple, every day as leaders, and as humans, we operate either “above the line” or “below the line.”

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Roundtable Talk

MARCH 26, 2024

Book: Brave New Work: Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization? By: Aaron Dignan Reviewed by: Glain Roberts-McCabe The Premise: In Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan, founder of The Ready, pulls back the covers on how they help organizations reinvent their ways of working. appeared first on The Roundtable.

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Roundtable Talk

APRIL 27, 2022

Marilee Adams introduces her readers to the concept of Question Thinking, challenging them to seek positive change through … Book Review: Change Your Questions, Change your Life Read More » The post Book Review: Change Your Questions, Change your Life appeared first on The Roundtable.

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Roundtable Talk

MARCH 23, 2023

Book: How Women Rise By Sally Helgeson and Marshall Goldsmith Reviewed by: Ashley Michael The Premise: Sally Helgeson is a top expert in women’s leadership. He has been … Book Review: How Women Rise Read More » The post Book Review: How Women Rise appeared first on The Roundtable.

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 27, 2022

It’s time for another book list for leaders. This month will continue to share more books from the cohort that helped me write Reel Leadership. These books were all written by new authors who had something to say.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 8, 2011

Posted in Best of Blogs Series Leadership Development Reviews This post is reprinted from “The Conversations Around Us&# with the permission of its author, Tara Alemany. Book Review: “The Final Summit&# by Andy Andrews. I first “discovered” Andy Andrews when he started following me on Twitter.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Whoa… It’s hard to believe it but we’re on the verge of a brand new year. 2021 is just around the corner. I, for one, am hoping 2021 is different from 2020. There were so many things that challenged us and stretched us, it wore many people out. Including me. With January 2021 beginning in […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 27, 2021

Today, I want to change up the books I recommend in my 5 Books To Read series. Instead of the typical leadership or personal development books I recommend, I want to recommend books that may bring a bit more enjoyment into your life. These books won’t be leadership or […].

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Roundtable Talk

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Book: Give and Take By: Adam Grant Reviewed by: Colleen Jones The Premise: Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist, best-selling author and one of Wharton’s highest rated professors, who dedicates his work life to the study of how people operate, perform and interact at work.

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Roundtable Talk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

… Book Review: The Art of Holding Space Read More » The post Book Review: The Art of Holding Space appeared first on The Roundtable. … Book Review: The Art of Holding Space Read More » The post Book Review: The Art of Holding Space appeared first on The Roundtable.

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