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Recommended Reading

A List of Important Books to Read

List of Books to Read

Here is a list of books we have read that we think are critically important for improving your leadership skills, whether it is just for yourself, your relationship, or your organization.

We referenced some of these books in our book, The Wise Loving Being.

Our recommended reading list is presented by author's last name.

The Butterfly Effect

by Andy Andrews
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This book shows how seemingly small acts of kindness can have a huge impact on the world.

The Blue Zones

by Dan Buettner
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Documents key factors of areas of the world with high concentrations of people who live over 100 years old.

How to Win Friends & Influence People

by Dale Carnegie
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This is a classic book on how to improve your people skills and how to influence others.

The OZ Principle

by Roger Connors, Tom Smith & Craig Hickman
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This is a great book about increasing individual and organizational accountability with above the line thinking.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

by Stephen R. Covey
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This is a great book for improving your personal effectiveness and your ability to work with others.

The $100 Startup

by Chris Guillebeau
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This book shows you how to create a business with as little as $100.

Leadership and the One Minute Manager

by Ken Blanchard, Patricia Zigarmi & Drea Zigarmi
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This book outlines the Situational Leadership II process for developing others.

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

by Dale Carnegie
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This is a classic book with lots of examples on how to better manage worry and stressful situations.

The 5 Love Languages

by Gary Chapman
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This book shows you how to improve your relationship with the love you give and receive.

Smart Trust

by Stephen M.R. Covey, Greg Link & Rebecca R. Merrill
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How to improve your leadership skills and results by extending smart trust to unlock your team.

Servant Leadership

by Robert K. Greenleaf
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This book provides the key missing ingredient that will greatly improve your leadership skills, influence, and results.

Multipliers

by Liz Wiseman
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This book provides practical advice on how to improve your leadership skills and unleash  the full potential of your team.

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