| Hi Steve, Do you want to grow as a leader in 2021? Start reading. There are countless leadership books available today, each with its own advice and case studies. Reading leadership books is one of the best ways to be a super-perpetual learner and to keep expanding your skill set with new ideas and perspectives. But where do you start in the sea of leadership books? I've narrowed it down to the top 10 leadership books for 2021. These books all address issues and provide insights that are invaluable in 2021 to becoming a great leader and a great human. Trillion Dollar Coach by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle This New York Times bestseller reveals the playbook of BIll Campbell, a legendary executive and business coach who helped entrepreneurs create more than a trillion dollars in market value. From interviews with more than 80 people who knew Bill, you'll get an inside look at what makes a great leader and how to drive forward-thinking teams. Trillion Dollar Coach shares the skills and mindsets that are vital to future leaders and is an essential guide for all leaders and entrepreneurs. Winning Now, Winning Later by David Cote Leaders and entrepreneurs often wonder where they should prioritize their time and investments--in short-term successes or long-term gains? In Winning Now, Winning Later, David Cote shares how it's possible to focus on both the now and later and see great success. When David took over as CEO of Honeywell, the company was on the brink of bankruptcy because of years of short-term thinking. He turned the company around and led it to both short-term and long-term success. This book shares his 10 essential principles for winning today and tomorrow. I had the chance to interview David on my podcast, and his insights are profound. Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau Shellye Archambeau overcame countless challenges to become one of the first Black female CEOs in Silicon Valley. Ambition alone isn't enough to bring success, and Shellye shares practical tips for leaders to break barriers and create success on their own terms. (She also shared tips as a guest on my podcast). Shellye combines personal stories with real takeaways for leaders to meet their personal and professional goals, no matter where they are in their lives or careers. Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl This classic book is still as poignant today as it was when it was written in 1946. The book chronicles Viktor Frankl's experience as a prisoner in a Nazi concentration camp. Even when faced with unimaginable hardships, Viktor survived by finding a purpose to feel positive about and then immersively imagining the outcome. Our hardships today aren't as difficult as Viktor's, but leaders need to be mentally strong to overcome their modern challenges. This eye-opening book is a must-read for everyone. Think Again by Adam Grant In our world of constant noise and opinions, one of the greatest skills a leader can have is the ability to rethink and unlearn and be comfortable listening to new ideas and having doubts. Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist who teaches how to embrace being wrong and create organizations of lifelong learners. Think Again tells captivating stories about the power of knowing what you don't know and how it can lead to more knowledge and unique points of view. Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones We're all afraid of something--failure, rejection, being too much, the list goes on. But to live a meaningful life that makes a difference, we have to become professional troublemakers and push past that fear to live free. Luvvie Ajayi Jones teaches valuable lessons about moving through fear and how to use your voice for the greater good. You don't have to be fearless to succeed, but you need to acknowledge fear and keep moving forward. This book is honest, thought-provoking, and hilarious. Make sure to also check out my interview with Luvvie here. The Road To Character by David Brooks Successful leaders don't just drive wealth and revenue, they also have strong character and people skills. The challenge is balancing what David Brooks calls resume virtues with eulogy virtues to build a strong inner character. This book combines psychology, politics, and spirituality to force us to rethink our priorities and strive to build rich inner lives. You're Doing Great by Tom Papa After the difficulties of 2020, you likely feel beaten down and defeated. But as Tom Papa shares in his book, you're doing great! This book is a strong reminder to push aside the stress and overwhelm we all feel to instead focus on the positives around us. It's a chance to recalibrate, remember that we are doing great, and find ways to share that with the people around us. The Customer Of The Future by Blake Morgan Future leaders must have a strong understanding of customers, their needs, and how to best serve them. When a leader has a customer-centric mindset, it spreads throughout the entire organization. My wife, Blake Morgan, is a leading expert on customer experience and shares 10 guiding principles to connect with future customers and lead forward-focused businesses. No matter your industry, this book is a must read for all leaders. The Future Leader by Jacob Morgan Of course, I had to include my book on the list. There are many books on leadership, but none on how to become a future-ready leader--until I wrote one. For this book, I interviewed more than 140 top CEOs around the world about what it will take to succeed as a leader over the next decade and beyond. From their insights and a survey of more than 14,000 global employees, I created the four mindsets and five skills all leaders need to develop now to lead the future of work. ______________________________ | 
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