There are many different ways that leaders learn, and reading books is one of my favorite ways to open my mind to new thinking and expand my perspective. Personally, I like to always have at least a couple of books I’m reading; and even when I don’t entirely agree with all of the concepts in a book, I always gain some insight that sticks with me.
The following seven books are ones that I have returned to throughout my 35-year-career and that I often recommend to CEOs seeking new ideas and inspiration: