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Love is the Killer App
by Tim Sanders • 2002
The most ruthless business strategy: give away your best ideas, connect rivals, and care more.
3.85
4k+
Love is the Killer App Summary
Love is the Killer App 91%
The most ruthless business strategy: give away your best ideas, connect rivals, and care more.
by Tim Sanders 2002
3.85
4k+ ratings
The Charismatic Leader
by John C. Maxwell • 2025
Charisma isn't a trait; it's a set of skills built on making others feel they truly matter.
4.31
172
The Charismatic Leader Summary
The Charismatic Leader 91%
Charisma isn't a trait; it's a set of skills built on making others feel they truly matter.
by John C. Maxwell 2025
4.31
172 ratings
The Power of Servant-Leadership
by Robert K. Greenleaf • 1998
The leadership philosophy where serving others comes first, and authority follows naturally.
3.98
318
The Power of Servant-Leadership Summary
The Power of Servant-Leadership 91%
The leadership philosophy where serving others comes first, and authority follows naturally.
by Robert K. Greenleaf 1998
3.98
318 ratings
Servant Leadership in Action
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 2018
Serve first, lead better: a framework that builds trust, grows people, and delivers results.
3.96
427
Servant Leadership in Action Summary
Servant Leadership in Action 91%
Serve first, lead better: a framework that builds trust, grows people, and delivers results.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 2018
3.96
427 ratings
The Gift of Influence
by Tommy Spaulding • 2022
Forget followers. Influence is built one invested, present, promise-kept moment at a time.
3.79
429
The Gift of Influence Summary
The Gift of Influence 90%
Forget followers. Influence is built one invested, present, promise-kept moment at a time.
by Tommy Spaulding 2022
3.79
429 ratings
The Most Excellent Way to Lead
by Perry Noble • 2016
Forget charisma. The best leaders are patient, kind, and quick to forgive. A pastor unpacks how.
4.12
307
The Most Excellent Way to Lead Summary
The Most Excellent Way to Lead 90%
Forget charisma. The best leaders are patient, kind, and quick to forgive. A pastor unpacks how.
by Perry Noble 2016
4.12
307 ratings
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook
by John C. Maxwell • 2007
Stop managing, start leading: earn influence, build trust, and develop other leaders.
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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook Summary
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook 90%
Stop managing, start leading: earn influence, build trust, and develop other leaders.
by John C. Maxwell 2007
4.23
2k+ ratings
A Leader's Legacy
by James M. Kouzes • 2006
Your team won't remember the CEO. They'll remember you. How to earn a legacy worth leaving.
3.77
538
A Leader's Legacy Summary
A Leader's Legacy 90%
Your team won't remember the CEO. They'll remember you. How to earn a legacy worth leaving.
by James M. Kouzes 2006
3.77
538 ratings
Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership
by James W. Sipe • 2009
Firms that lead by serving outperform the S&P 500. The seven inner disciplines required.
4.12
201
Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership Summary
Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership 90%
Firms that lead by serving outperform the S&P 500. The seven inner disciplines required.
by James W. Sipe 2009
4.12
201 ratings
9 Things a Leader Must Do
by Henry Cloud • 2005
Your next level won't come from tactics. It comes from the inner work most leaders skip.
3.93
425
9 Things a Leader Must Do Summary
9 Things a Leader Must Do 90%
Your next level won't come from tactics. It comes from the inner work most leaders skip.
by Henry Cloud 2005
3.93
425 ratings
The Case for Servant Leadership
by Kent M. Keith • 2008
Flip the org chart: serving your people first builds teams tougher than command and control.
3.61
176
The Case for Servant Leadership Summary
The Case for Servant Leadership 90%
Flip the org chart: serving your people first builds teams tougher than command and control.
by Kent M. Keith 2008
3.61
176 ratings
Becoming a Person of Influence
by John C. Maxwell • 2012
Title and position get compliance. The nine practices that earn a following people give freely.
4.27
6k+
Becoming a Person of Influence Summary
Becoming a Person of Influence 90%
Title and position get compliance. The nine practices that earn a following people give freely.
by John C. Maxwell 2012
4.27
6k+ ratings
High Road Leadership
by John C. Maxwell • 2024
How to lead with integrity, unite a team, and put people first when the world pulls apart.
4.43
989
High Road Leadership Summary
High Road Leadership 90%
How to lead with integrity, unite a team, and put people first when the world pulls apart.
by John C. Maxwell 2024
4.43
989 ratings
Winning with People
by John C. Maxwell • 2005
Goodwill is career fuel. The principles that earn it, keep it, and make it compound.
4.27
7k+
Winning with People Summary
Winning with People 90%
Goodwill is career fuel. The principles that earn it, keep it, and make it compound.
by John C. Maxwell 2005
4.27
7k+ ratings
The Art of Quiet Influence
by Jocelyn Davis • 2019
No corner office required: build trust, defuse conflict, and guide others with Eastern philosophy.
3.25
652
The Art of Quiet Influence Summary
The Art of Quiet Influence 90%
No corner office required: build trust, defuse conflict, and guide others with Eastern philosophy.
by Jocelyn Davis 2019
3.25
652 ratings
The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle
by James C. Hunter • 2004
The leadership method that puts service before power, and why it outperforms authority every time.
3.99
936
The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle Summary
The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle 90%
The leadership method that puts service before power, and why it outperforms authority every time.
by James C. Hunter 2004
3.99
936 ratings
Lead with Humility
by Jeffrey A. Krames • 2014
Twelve leadership lessons from the pope who traded a palace for a guesthouse.
3.94
467
Lead with Humility Summary
Lead with Humility 90%
Twelve leadership lessons from the pope who traded a palace for a guesthouse.
by Jeffrey A. Krames 2014
3.94
467 ratings
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough
by John C. Maxwell • 2009
Eight character traits that earn more influence than any title ever will.
4.31
16
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough Summary
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough 90%
Eight character traits that earn more influence than any title ever will.
by John C. Maxwell 2009
4.31
16 ratings
The Heart of a Leader
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 1999
Praise progress, not perfection. The leadership shift that unlocks performance, trust, and growth.
3.96
1k+
The Heart of a Leader Summary
The Heart of a Leader 90%
Praise progress, not perfection. The leadership shift that unlocks performance, trust, and growth.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 1999
3.96
1k+ ratings
Two Women Walk into a Bar
by Cheryl Strayed • 2024
A four-part generosity framework that uses what you already have, not what's in your bank.
4.03
22k+
Two Women Walk into a Bar Summary
Two Women Walk into a Bar 90%
A four-part generosity framework that uses what you already have, not what's in your bank.
by Cheryl Strayed 2024
4.03
22k+ ratings
How to Influence People
by John C. Maxwell • 2013
The foundation of influence isn't a better pitch; it's character that serves people until they grow.
4.18
904
How to Influence People Summary
How to Influence People 90%
The foundation of influence isn't a better pitch; it's character that serves people until they grow.
by John C. Maxwell 2013
4.18
904 ratings
25 Ways to Win with People
by John C. Maxwell • 2005
Deliberate moves, starting the moment you say hello, that make anyone feel genuinely important.
4.10
3k+
25 Ways to Win with People Summary
25 Ways to Win with People 90%
Deliberate moves, starting the moment you say hello, that make anyone feel genuinely important.
by John C. Maxwell 2005
4.10
3k+ ratings
Cyrus the Great
by Larry Hedrick • 2007
How an ancient king turned a minor tribe into an empire: the leadership lessons history forgot.
4.23
753
Cyrus the Great Summary
Cyrus the Great 90%
How an ancient king turned a minor tribe into an empire: the leadership lessons history forgot.
by Larry Hedrick 2007
4.23
753 ratings
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
by John C. Maxwell • 1998
Why your title means nothing and your influence means everything: the twenty-one laws of leadership.
4.16
57k+
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Summary
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership 90%
Why your title means nothing and your influence means everything: the twenty-one laws of leadership.
by John C. Maxwell 1998
4.16
57k+ ratings
The Paradox of Generosity
by Christian Smith • 2014
The top 5% of givers are happier and healthier. The reason isn't money.
3.85
114
The Paradox of Generosity Summary
The Paradox of Generosity 90%
The top 5% of givers are happier and healthier. The reason isn't money.
by Christian Smith 2014
3.85
114 ratings
Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition
by Max DePree • 1992
Why leadership works like a jazz band: set the key, then trust your players to improvise.
3.88
504
Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Summary
Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition Leadership Jazz - Revised Edition 90%
Why leadership works like a jazz band: set the key, then trust your players to improvise.
by Max DePree 1992
3.88
504 ratings
You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader
by Mark Sanborn • 2006
No title, no problem. How small consistent actions earn more influence than any promotion.
3.96
3k+
You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader Summary
You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader 89%
No title, no problem. How small consistent actions earn more influence than any promotion.
by Mark Sanborn 2006
3.96
3k+ ratings
The Heart of Leadership
by Mark Miller • 2013
You are crushing your numbers and still getting passed over. The problem is not your skills.
4.09
2k+
The Heart of Leadership Summary
The Heart of Leadership 89%
You are crushing your numbers and still getting passed over. The problem is not your skills.
by Mark Miller 2013
4.09
2k+ ratings
Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun
by Wess Roberts • 1987
What a barbarian king can teach you about leading teams, earning respect, and crushing your enemies.
3.59
2k+
Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun Summary
Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun 89%
What a barbarian king can teach you about leading teams, earning respect, and crushing your enemies.
by Wess Roberts 1987
3.59
2k+ ratings
The POWER PRINCIPLE
by Blaine Lee • 1997
Fear buys compliance. Fairness buys transactions. Honor buys devotion. Which power are you using?
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137
The POWER PRINCIPLE Summary
The POWER PRINCIPLE 89%
Fear buys compliance. Fairness buys transactions. Honor buys devotion. Which power are you using?
by Blaine Lee 1997
4.00
137 ratings
This Is Day One
by Drew Dudley • 2019
Leadership is a daily act, not a title. The questions that make it real.
4.18
606
This Is Day One Summary
This Is Day One 89%
Leadership is a daily act, not a title. The questions that make it real.
by Drew Dudley 2019
4.18
606 ratings
Relationships 101
by John C. Maxwell • 2014
Lead through relationships, not rank. Skills for listening, trust, and putting your people first.
4.22
2k+
Relationships 101 Summary
Relationships 101 89%
Lead through relationships, not rank. Skills for listening, trust, and putting your people first.
by John C. Maxwell 2014
4.22
2k+ ratings
Leadership 101
by John C. Maxwell • 2002
The real currency of leadership is influence, not authority: how to earn it from day one.
4.13
6k+
Leadership 101 Summary
Leadership 101 89%
The real currency of leadership is influence, not authority: how to earn it from day one.
by John C. Maxwell 2002
4.13
6k+ ratings
The Servant
by James C. Hunter • 1998
A business executive enters a monastery and learns the secret: leadership is service, not power.
4.00
11k+
The Servant Summary
The Servant 89%
A business executive enters a monastery and learns the secret: leadership is service, not power.
by James C. Hunter 1998
4.00
11k+ ratings
The Gold Mine
by Freddy Ballé • 2005
A struggling plant manager discovers that lasting influence grows from character, not force.
4.00
498
The Gold Mine Summary
The Gold Mine 89%
A struggling plant manager discovers that lasting influence grows from character, not force.
by Freddy Ballé 2005
4.00
498 ratings
Leadershift
by John C. Maxwell • 2019
Eleven shifts that turn positional managers into leaders people actually want to follow.
4.25
3k+
Leadershift Summary
Leadershift 89%
Eleven shifts that turn positional managers into leaders people actually want to follow.
by John C. Maxwell 2019
4.25
3k+ ratings
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions
by John C. Maxwell • 2014
The best leaders talk last: what they ask, how they listen, and why influence follows.
4.07
5k+
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions Summary
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions 89%
The best leaders talk last: what they ask, how they listen, and why influence follows.
by John C. Maxwell 2014
4.07
5k+ ratings
The Servant Leader
by James A. Autry • 2001
Real leadership is not control. It is care, and that one shift changes everything.
3.94
654
The Servant Leader Summary
The Servant Leader 89%
Real leadership is not control. It is care, and that one shift changes everything.
by James A. Autry 2001
3.94
654 ratings
Trust and Inspire
by Stephen M.R. Covey • 2022
Five forces killed controlling leadership. The new way: model trust, extend it, inspire purpose.
3.93
2k+
Trust and Inspire Summary
Trust and Inspire 89%
Five forces killed controlling leadership. The new way: model trust, extend it, inspire purpose.
by Stephen M.R. Covey 2022
3.93
2k+ ratings
The Way of the Shepherd
by Kevin Leman • 2004
Your MBA taught you strategy. A shepherd teaches seven rules for leading real, reluctant people.
4.35
4k+
The Way of the Shepherd Summary
The Way of the Shepherd 89%
Your MBA taught you strategy. A shepherd teaches seven rules for leading real, reluctant people.
by Kevin Leman 2004
4.35
4k+ ratings
Soup
by Jon Gordon • 2010
A failing soup CEO finds the recipe for turning her company around in a grandmother's kitchen.
4.07
1k+
Soup Summary
Soup 89%
A failing soup CEO finds the recipe for turning her company around in a grandmother's kitchen.
by Jon Gordon 2010
4.07
1k+ ratings
Developing the Leaders Around You
by John C. Maxwell • 1999
Most leaders develop followers. The real payoff: building leaders who go on to build other leaders.
4.21
3k+
Developing the Leaders Around You Summary
Developing the Leaders Around You 89%
Most leaders develop followers. The real payoff: building leaders who go on to build other leaders.
by John C. Maxwell 1999
4.21
3k+ ratings
Leading in Tough Times
by John C. Maxwell • 2021
The first person you must lead in a crisis is yourself. Everything else follows.
4.13
365
Leading in Tough Times Summary
Leading in Tough Times 89%
The first person you must lead in a crisis is yourself. Everything else follows.
by John C. Maxwell 2021
4.13
365 ratings
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
by John C. Maxwell • 2013
What makes people follow: twenty-one character traits you can build, no natural charisma required.
4.16
6k+
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader Summary
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader 89%
What makes people follow: twenty-one character traits you can build, no natural charisma required.
by John C. Maxwell 2013
4.16
6k+ ratings
Servant Leadership
by Robert K. Greenleaf • 1977
Legitimate authority isn't seized; it's given to leaders who prove they serve others first.
4.09
3k+
Servant Leadership Summary
Servant Leadership 89%
Legitimate authority isn't seized; it's given to leaders who prove they serve others first.
by Robert K. Greenleaf 1977
4.09
3k+ ratings
The Art of Leadership
by Dag Heward-Mills • 2006
A pastor's manual for leading with character, surviving backlash, building people who outlast you.
4.36
169
The Art of Leadership Summary
The Art of Leadership 89%
A pastor's manual for leading with character, surviving backlash, building people who outlast you.
by Dag Heward-Mills 2006
4.36
169 ratings
Integrity
by Henry Cloud • 2006
Integrity is facing reality, not just telling truth. The trail you leave reveals the difference.
4.22
3k+
Integrity Summary
Integrity 89%
Integrity is facing reality, not just telling truth. The trail you leave reveals the difference.
by Henry Cloud 2006
4.22
3k+ ratings
Lead Like Jesus Repack
by Kenneth H. Blanchard • 1979
Leadership is influence, not rank. The model: a servant who washed feet and led from below.
4.07
2k+
Lead Like Jesus Repack Summary
Lead Like Jesus Repack 89%
Leadership is influence, not rank. The model: a servant who washed feet and led from below.
by Kenneth H. Blanchard 1979
4.07
2k+ ratings
Stewardship
by Peter Block • 1993
Why patriarchy fails organizations, and how distributing power, money, and grace rebuilds them.
3.93
377
Stewardship Summary
Stewardship 89%
Why patriarchy fails organizations, and how distributing power, money, and grace rebuilds them.
by Peter Block 1993
3.93
377 ratings
Becoming a Changemaker
by Alex Budak • 2022
A title is not required. The playbook for making an impact from wherever you sit.
4.04
174
Becoming a Changemaker Summary
Becoming a Changemaker 89%
A title is not required. The playbook for making an impact from wherever you sit.
by Alex Budak 2022
4.04
174 ratings
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