Leadership Books
23 Essential Leadership Books for First-Time Managers in Tech: Build Your Management Skills and Lead with Confidence
Leadership & Organizational Change
Start with Why
by Simon Sinek
Discover how great leaders inspire everyone to take action. This book explores how leaders can influence others by communicating the 'why' behind what they do.
Leaders Eat Last
by Simon Sinek
Why some teams pull together and others don't. This book explores how leaders can create environments where people feel safe, valued, and motivated to collaborate.
The First 90 Days
by Michael D. Watkins
Proven strategies for getting up to speed faster and smarter. This book is a roadmap for taking charge quickly and effectively during critical career transitions.
The Phoenix Project
by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr & George Spafford
A novel about IT, DevOps, and helping your business win. This book illustrates principles of DevOps and IT management through a compelling business story.
How Google Works
by Eric Schmidt & Jonathan Rosenberg
Lessons learned from Google's innovative management style. This book shares insights on creating a culture that attracts creative, smart-creatives who can thrive in fast-paced environments.
A Sense of Urgency
by John P. Kotter
How to overcome complacency and drive change. This book provides strategies for creating and maintaining a sense of urgency in organizations facing change.
Turn the Ship Around
by L. David Marquet
A true story of turning followers into leaders. This book shares how a submarine captain transformed a underperforming crew by pushing leadership decisions to every level of the ship.
Team & Culture Development
Radical Candor
by Kim Scott
How to be a great boss without losing your humanity. This book teaches you how to care personally while challenging directly, provide guidance and feedback, and create a culture of feedback.
Culture Code
by Daniel Coyle
The secrets of highly successful groups. This book explores what makes great teams work and provides practical strategies for building strong team cultures.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni
A leadership fable about the barriers that can destroy team cohesion. This book presents a powerful model for understanding and overcoming the five dysfunctions that can sabotage even the best teams.
The Culture Map
by Erin Meyer
Breaking through the invisible boundaries of global business. This book provides a framework for navigating cultural differences in international business contexts.
Who
by Geoff Smart & Randy Street
The A method for hiring. This book presents a systematic approach to hiring the right people, one of the most critical decisions managers make.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
The classic guide to building relationships and influencing others. This timeless bestseller provides practical advice for improving your interactions with others.
Never Split the Difference
by Chris Voss
Negotiating as if your life depended on it. This book by a former FBI hostage negotiator reveals powerful negotiation tactics that can be applied in business and life.
Getting to Yes
by Roger Fisher & William Ury
Negotiating agreement without giving in. This classic book introduces the concept of principled negotiation, focusing on interests rather than positions.
Personal Effectiveness
Getting Things Done
by David Allen
The art of stress-free productivity. This book presents a comprehensive system for organizing your work and life to increase productivity and reduce stress.
The Compound Effect
by Darren Hardy
Jumpstart your income, your life, your success. This book explains how small, consistent actions can lead to remarkable results over time.
Atomic Habits
by James Clear
An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones. This book provides practical strategies for forming habits that lead to remarkable results.
Positive Intelligence
by Shirzad Chamine
Why only 20% of teams and individuals achieve their true potential. This book introduces mental fitness techniques to help you overcome self-sabotage and reach your full potential.
Mindset Secrets for Winning
by Mark Minervini
How to overcome fear, build confidence, and develop a winning trader's mindset. While focused on trading, this book offers valuable insights on performance psychology applicable to any field.
Leadership Biographies & Case Studies
The Virgin Way
by Richard Branson
How to listen, learn, laugh and lead. This book shares Richard Branson's unconventional approach to business and leadership.
Steve Jobs
by Walter Isaacson
The exclusive biography of the innovative founder of Apple. This book provides insights into Jobs' leadership style, product vision, and business philosophy.
Quiet Leadership
by Carlo Ancelotti
Winning hearts, minds and matches. This book by one of football's most successful managers reveals his approach to leadership, team building, and managing high-performing individuals.