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The Best Leadership Books of 2016

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O NCE AGAIN we see that despite our rhetoric, what we are is reflected in our leaders and leadership. Superbosses : How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent by Sydney Finkelstein Although Superbosses may differ in leadership styles, they share a playbook that leads to extraordinary success founded on making other people successful.

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Givers give without expectation of immediate return.

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Cialdini, author of "The Psychology of Persuasion" (William Morrow, 1993). Sources: The New York Times Magazine, March 31, 2013 and www.LawofReciprocity.com. John Agno: Can't Get Enough Leadership. Rule for Reciprocation: "One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation. Grant Ph.D.: