Category: Books That Shape Leaders
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Book 16: “Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter” by Liz Wiseman & Greg McKeown
Discover how Multipliers unleash intelligence, grow stronger teams, and elevate performance. Learn the five disciplines of leaders who make everyone smarter.
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Book 15: “The 360° Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization” by John C. Maxwell
Discover why leadership doesn’t start at the top. Learn Maxwell’s 360-degree leader framework and how to lead up, across, and down from any position.
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Book 14: “Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces That Shape Behavior” by Jonah Berger
Discover the hidden social forces behind every decision in Jonah Berger’s Invisible Influence and how leaders can use awareness to shape culture and behavior.
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Book 13: “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion’ by Robert Cialdini
“People’s ability to say ‘no’ to a persuasive request is often undermined by the psychological triggers that make them automatically comply.” In leadership, persuasion is not a trick — it’s a form of understanding. Invisible forces that influence decisions long before logic enters the room shape every conversation, negotiation, and meeting. Robert Cialdini’s “Influence: The…
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Book 12: “Motivation and Personality” by Abraham Maslow
Explore Maslow’s Motivation and Personality and learn how self-actualization and transcendence redefine motivation and leadership.
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Book 11: ”The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life” by David Brooks
In this post from The Chairman’s Playbook, Dan reflects on David Brooks’s The Second Mountain, exploring how leaders can move from success to significance — from ambition to moral depth — and why true fulfillment begins when we give ourselves away.
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Book 10:“The Art of Work” by Jeff Goins
Discover the real path to finding your calling with insights from Jeff Goins’ The Art of Work. Learn how vocation is not found in a moment, but lived through movement, mentorship, and meaning.
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Book 09: “Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life” by Gregg Levoy
Gregg Levoy’s “Callings” reveals how life continually invites us toward authenticity. Discover how to recognize your true calling, overcome resistance, and live a more aligned, meaningful life.
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Book 08: “Whistle While You Work: Finding Meaning in What You Do” by Richard J. Leider and David A. Shapiro
In “Whistle While You Work”, Richard J. Leider and David A. Shapiro reveal that meaning, not money, is the ultimate motivator. This post explores how leaders can reconnect their work — and their teams — with purpose.
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Book 07: “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl
In The Chairman’s Playbook — Book 07, we explore Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning and what it teaches leaders about purpose, resilience, and the freedom to choose one’s attitude in adversity. A timeless guide to finding meaning in leadership and life.