Part 4: Quotes & Books on leadership
This is part 4 of a 4-part blog series featuring insights from leaders on leadership. Each leader was asked questions designed to learn about their ways of working, ways of being and ways they lead others.
Here are some favorite quotes, books, and podcast recommendations from this leader group.
What is your favorite leadership quote? What is on your leadership book shelf or podcast playlist?
My thoughts: While I never had and never will manage to pick a favorite, I sure enjoyed hearing about what inspires these leaders and helps them continue to grow.
Golda Meir said, “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into the flames of achievement.”
Whether you think you can or cannot, you are right. And the team version: Whether we think we can or think we cannot, we are right.
The Power of the Pause.
Reality Check: It is never as bad as you think it is.
Humility Check: And probably never as good, either. (smile)
Leadership is not about titles, positions or work hours. It’s about relationships. Jim Kouzes
Books:
The Next Level by Scott Eblin
Wisdom at Work by Chip Conley
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
The Extraordinary Leader by Dr. John H. (Jack) Zenger and Joe Folkman
Multipliers by Liz Weizman
Love ‘em or Lose ‘em by Kaye & Jordan Evans
Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Podcasts:
The 90th Percentile by ZengerFolkman
The Brain Lady Speaks
Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our Future
The HBR Channel
Ted Talks
Adam Grant
Please comment and/or share your thoughts below. You never know who may benefit from your story the way these leaders have inspired so many, me included. Thank you for leading, growing and learning.
My most sincere gratitude to the leaders who have shared their insights, feedback, and coaching including Anne, Connie, Diane, Dick, Jack, Laura, Linda, Pam, Rob and Roy.
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