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The Best Leadership Books of 2023

Leading Blog

From Sun Tzu to Julius Caesar, the ancient Israelites to Zelensky, there’s a bold and highly effective tactic seen throughout history—when leaders want to motivate their troops for success, they destroy all opportunities for retreat, and go all-in on the mission. Right Kind of Wrong : The Science of Failing Well by Amy C.

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How Ambitious Managers Make The Jump To Leadership

Eric Jacobson

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. The goal of this book is to provide an intensely practical guide to making that transition by sharing insights, stories, and approaches from hundreds of leaders to build the skills you will need to make the leap to leader,” explains Bryant.

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Brilliant Careers Are Built With Bold Moves

Eric Jacobson

The other is not taking a risk to apply for a new job or opportunity, believing that they do not have enough experience or skills sets,” according to Christie Hunter Arscott , author of the book, Begin Boldly. My best bit of advice: Ask, don’t assume. Do they have an open-door policy only for some people?

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How To Use Failure As A Way To Success

Eric Jacobson

But stumbling and even falling is the best way to learn from mistakes and is critical to achieving goals,” says Bill Wooditch , author of the book, Fail More: Embrace, Learn, And, Adapt to Failure As A Way To Success. “We The book will teach you how to: Conquer the negative emotions that naturally arise after making mistakes.

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How To Use Failure As Your Path To Success

Eric Jacobson

But stumbling and even falling is the best way to learn from mistakes and is critical to achieving goals,” says Bill Wooditch , author of the book, Fail More: Embrace, Learn, And, Adapt to Failure As A Way To Success. “We The book will teach you how to: Conquer the negative emotions that naturally arise after making mistakes.

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How To Make The Leap To Becoming A Leader

Eric Jacobson

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. The goal of this book is to provide an intensely practical guide to making that transition by sharing insights, stories, and approaches from hundreds of leaders to build the skills you will need to make the leap to leader,” explains Bryant.

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Sailing True North and the Voyage of Character

Leading Blog

While each of their voyages on the open sea was demanding, it was “vastly easier than the inner voyage we all must sail every day of our lives. Finding the balance between determination and an open mind is one of the ongoing tests of character for us all. Most of the admirals he lists in the book failed this test.