Reading leadership books and articles is an excellent way to enhance your leadership skills, gain new perspectives,
and stay updated with the latest trends and theories in leadership. Here’s how to incorporate this into your Professional Development Plan:
Choosing the Right Books and Articles
Recommended Leadership Books
Classics
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
“The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey
“Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t” by Jim Collins
Modern Influential Works
“Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t” by Simon Sinek
“Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.” by Brené Brown
“The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses” by Eric Ries
Specialized Topics
“Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel H. Pink
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck
“Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity” by Kim Scott
New Releases
Regularly check bestseller lists, publisher websites, and professional recommendations for new and notable leadership books.
Recommended Leadership Articles
Industry Publications
Harvard Business Review (HBR)
MIT Sloan Management Review
Forbes Leadership
Professional Organizations
Articles from organizations like the American Management Association (AMA), Project Management Institute (PMI), and others.
Online Platforms
Medium
LinkedIn Pulse
TED Talks (watch and read summaries)
Creating a Reading Plan
Set Clear Goals
Objective: Enhance leadership skills and stay informed about new leadership strategies.
Quantitative Goals: Read a specific number of books and articles per month.
Monthly Reading Plan
Books
Goal: Read one leadership book per month.
Time Allocation: Dedicate 30 minutes to an hour each day for reading.
Articles
Goal: Read at least four leadership articles per month.
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