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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 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 91%
You are crushing your numbers and still getting passed over. The problem is not your skills.
by Mark Miller 2013
4.09
2k+ 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 90%
The leadership philosophy where serving others comes first, and authority follows naturally.
by Robert K. Greenleaf 1998
3.98
318 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
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook
by John C. Maxwell • 2007
Stop managing, start leading: earn influence, build trust, and develop other leaders.
4.23
2k+
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
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 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
Never Enough
by Mike Hayes • 2021
A SEAL commander on choosing the hard path, leading and following, and finding meaning in work.
4.22
836
Never Enough Summary
Never Enough 90%
A SEAL commander on choosing the hard path, leading and following, and finding meaning in work.
by Mike Hayes 2021
4.22
836 ratings
The Habit of Excellence
by Langley Sharp • 2021
How the British Army builds trust and character under fire, and why it translates anywhere.
4.12
114
The Habit of Excellence Summary
The Habit of Excellence 90%
How the British Army builds trust and character under fire, and why it translates anywhere.
by Langley Sharp 2021
4.12
114 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 90%
What a barbarian king can teach you about leading teams, earning respect, and crushing your enemies.
by Wess Roberts 1987
3.59
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 90%
No title, no problem. How small consistent actions earn more influence than any promotion.
by Mark Sanborn 2006
3.96
3k+ ratings
It's Your Ship
by D. Michael Abrashoff • 2002
A leadership playbook forged at sea, where the Navy's worst ship became its best.
4.12
11k+
It's Your Ship Summary
It's Your Ship 90%
A leadership playbook forged at sea, where the Navy's worst ship became its best.
by D. Michael Abrashoff 2002
4.12
11k+ ratings
Boom!
by Kevin Frieberg • 2007
You don't need a better boss or company. Seven shifts that make any job matter.
3.75
67
Boom! Summary
Boom! 90%
You don't need a better boss or company. Seven shifts that make any job matter.
by Kevin Frieberg 2007
3.75
67 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 90%
The first person you must lead in a crisis is yourself. Everything else follows.
by John C. Maxwell 2021
4.13
365 ratings
The Mentor Leader
by Tony Dungy • 2010
The Super Bowl-winning coach who refused to put winning first shares his real playbook.
4.13
3k+
The Mentor Leader Summary
The Mentor Leader 90%
The Super Bowl-winning coach who refused to put winning first shares his real playbook.
by Tony Dungy 2010
4.13
3k+ ratings
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge
by Clay Scroggins • 2017
The title doesn't make the leader. Influence does. How to earn it when you lack authority.
3.72
6k+
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge Summary
How to Lead When You're Not in Charge 90%
The title doesn't make the leader. Influence does. How to earn it when you lack authority.
by Clay Scroggins 2017
3.72
6k+ 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
Be * Know * Do, Adapted from the Official Army Leadership Manual
by U.S. Department of the Army • 1976
The military's secret to leadership isn't command, it's character: a manual for the rest of us.
3.76
130
Be * Know * Do, Adapted from the Official Army Leadership Manual Summary
Be * Know * Do, Adapted from the Official Army Leadership Manual 90%
The military's secret to leadership isn't command, it's character: a manual for the rest of us.
by U.S. Department of the Army 1976
3.76
130 ratings
Unstoppable Teams
by Alden Mills • 2019
Care, not fear, makes teams unbeatable. A Navy SEAL's blueprint for building one.
3.78
333
Unstoppable Teams Summary
Unstoppable Teams 90%
Care, not fear, makes teams unbeatable. A Navy SEAL's blueprint for building one.
by Alden Mills 2019
3.78
333 ratings
It Worked for Me
by Colin Powell • 2012
A general's leadership code: own every failure, earn trust daily, fix problems before they spread.
4.09
7k+
It Worked for Me Summary
It Worked for Me 90%
A general's leadership code: own every failure, earn trust daily, fix problems before they spread.
by Colin Powell 2012
4.09
7k+ ratings
Conquering Crisis
by William H. McRaven • 2025
First reports lie, bad news festers, delay creates chaos: ten crisis rules from an admiral.
4.31
1k+
Conquering Crisis Summary
Conquering Crisis 90%
First reports lie, bad news festers, delay creates chaos: ten crisis rules from an admiral.
by William H. McRaven 2025
4.31
1k+ ratings
Spark
by Angie Morgan • 2013
Eight behaviors, forged in the Marines, for earning influence from any seat.
3.84
772
Spark Summary
Spark 90%
Eight behaviors, forged in the Marines, for earning influence from any seat.
by Angie Morgan 2013
3.84
772 ratings
Turn the Ship Around!
by L. David Marquet • 2013
What happens when a submarine captain gives away control: worst crew to best in the fleet.
4.23
22k+
Turn the Ship Around! Summary
Turn the Ship Around! 90%
What happens when a submarine captain gives away control: worst crew to best in the fleet.
by L. David Marquet 2013
4.23
22k+ 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
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 90%
The best leaders talk last: what they ask, how they listen, and why influence follows.
by John C. Maxwell 2014
4.07
5k+ ratings
It's Our Ship
by D. Michael Abrashoff • 2008
Why the best captains make themselves unnecessary: a former commander's rules for shared ownership.
3.95
343
It's Our Ship Summary
It's Our Ship 90%
Why the best captains make themselves unnecessary: a former commander's rules for shared ownership.
by D. Michael Abrashoff 2008
3.95
343 ratings
The POWER PRINCIPLE
by Blaine Lee • 1997
Fear buys compliance. Fairness buys transactions. Honor buys devotion. Which power are you using?
4.00
137
The POWER PRINCIPLE Summary
The POWER PRINCIPLE 90%
Fear buys compliance. Fairness buys transactions. Honor buys devotion. Which power are you using?
by Blaine Lee 1997
4.00
137 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 90%
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
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 90%
A title is not required. The playbook for making an impact from wherever you sit.
by Alex Budak 2022
4.04
174 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 90%
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
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
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 90%
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
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog
by William H. McRaven • 2023
Twelve military-tested rules for leading under pressure: no fluff, no theory, just what works.
4.40
8k+
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog Summary
The Wisdom of the Bullfrog 90%
Twelve military-tested rules for leading under pressure: no fluff, no theory, just what works.
by William H. McRaven 2023
4.40
8k+ 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 90%
Eleven shifts that turn positional managers into leaders people actually want to follow.
by John C. Maxwell 2019
4.25
3k+ ratings
The Navy SEAL Art of War
by Rob Roy • 2015
SEAL leadership decoded: trust, adaptability, and putting the team first when pressure peaks.
3.94
193
The Navy SEAL Art of War Summary
The Navy SEAL Art of War 90%
SEAL leadership decoded: trust, adaptability, and putting the team first when pressure peaks.
by Rob Roy 2015
3.94
193 ratings
Developing the Leader Within You
by John C. Maxwell • 1993
Leadership isn't a title. It's influence earned through integrity, vision, and developing others.
4.22
26k+
Developing the Leader Within You Summary
Developing the Leader Within You 90%
Leadership isn't a title. It's influence earned through integrity, vision, and developing others.
by John C. Maxwell 1993
4.22
26k+ ratings
Credibility
by James M. Kouzes • 1993
The only proof of leadership is keeping your word. Six disciplines that build that muscle.
3.90
787
Credibility Summary
Credibility 90%
The only proof of leadership is keeping your word. Six disciplines that build that muscle.
by James M. Kouzes 1993
3.90
787 ratings
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0
by John C. Maxwell • 2018
Influence earns followers; titles just grant authority. Ten principles for making that switch.
4.29
3k+
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Summary
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 90%
Influence earns followers; titles just grant authority. Ten principles for making that switch.
by John C. Maxwell 2018
4.29
3k+ 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 90%
What makes people follow: twenty-one character traits you can build, no natural charisma required.
by John C. Maxwell 2013
4.16
6k+ ratings
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell
by Oren Harari • 2002
Ten leadership rules from a four-star general. Rule one: the front line is usually right.
4.04
651
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell Summary
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell 90%
Ten leadership rules from a four-star general. Rule one: the front line is usually right.
by Oren Harari 2002
4.04
651 ratings
The Hard Hat
by Jon Gordon • 2015
A player dies mid-game. His team doesn't break. His unspoken rules for selflessness are the reason.
4.15
2k+
The Hard Hat Summary
The Hard Hat 90%
A player dies mid-game. His team doesn't break. His unspoken rules for selflessness are the reason.
by Jon Gordon 2015
4.15
2k+ 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 90%
A business executive enters a monastery and learns the secret: leadership is service, not power.
by James C. Hunter 1998
4.00
11k+ ratings
To Risk It All
by James G. Stavridis • 2022
Nine naval crises and the decision code each reveals for leading when the stakes are catastrophic.
3.98
684
To Risk It All Summary
To Risk It All 90%
Nine naval crises and the decision code each reveals for leading when the stakes are catastrophic.
by James G. Stavridis 2022
3.98
684 ratings
Lincoln on Leadership
by Donald T. Phillips • 1993
He filled his cabinet with rivals and still won the war. Lincoln's playbook for tough times.
4.16
8k+
Lincoln on Leadership Summary
Lincoln on Leadership 90%
He filled his cabinet with rivals and still won the war. Lincoln's playbook for tough times.
by Donald T. Phillips 1993
4.16
8k+ ratings
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