10 years – 10 lists. Next up: 10 books that have inspired us. Books have the power to shape our thinking, fuel our imagination and remind us what’s possible. Over the past decade, certain titles have deeply influenced our approach to leadership and purpose, offering wisdom we return to again and again. At Be Leadership, these ten books stand out for the impact they’ve had on our journey and the leaders we’ve had the privilege to work with.
From bold ideas to timeless wisdom, books can leave a lasting mark on how we lead and live. These ten stand out for the impact they’ve had on our thinking and practice.
The Power of Meaning
Emily Esfahani Smith
Describes why living a life of purpose is more fulfilling than seeking personal happiness.
The Open Organization
Sharpens focus
Articulates the value of engaging an organisation in dialogue to enhance decision making.
Leading With Questions
Michael Marquardt
Provides a primer for leaders in how to ask questions to increase effectiveness.
The Good Life
Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz
Summarizes the learnings behind a powerful longitudinal study on happiness.
Atlas of the Heart
Brené Brown
Provides a map of human emotions and a framework for meaningful connection.
Man's Search For Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
Shares that meaning can be found in every moment, even in the worst circumstances, and this is the core of human resilience.
The Culture Map
Erin Meyer
Offers rich real-life examples to illustrate how global cultural differences impact work.
Building Top Performing Teams
Lucy Widdowson and Paul J Barbour
Provides a useful framework and practical toolkit for team coaching.
Talk, Inc.
Boris Groysberg and Michael Slind
Describes why real conversation and two-way dialogue matter in the modern workplace.
Game Storming
Dave Gray, Sunni Brown, and James Macanufo
Provides an amazing toolkit of workshop exercises to support innovation, decision making and connection.
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