Books every Aspiring Business Leader should read

Successful leaders share a powerful habit: they're all readers. ???

Take Bill Gates, who clocks in one book every week.

Mark Zuckerberg tackles one every two weeks.

Even Elon Musk, known for his busy schedule, finds time to be an avid reader.

Warren Buffett dedicates 80% of his day to reading.

Mark Cuban records over three hours daily. Even Oprah Winfrey consistently prioritizes a book a month.

The message is clear: reading fuels success.

This dedication to reading and learning isn't just a coincidence – it's a strategy for success.

This week, let's dive into the FIVE must-reads for those on a quest for continuous growth.

Whether you're a seasoned senior professional or just starting your career, these reads offer valuable insights and practical strategies. So, grab your cup of coffee and prepare to expand your horizons!

?? 1. Solving the People Problem: Essential Skills You Need to Lead and Succeed in Today's Workplace By Brett M. Cooper and Evans Kerrigan

Struggling to navigate workplace dynamics? This book equips you with the essentials – understanding DISC-EQ, a powerful framework for recognizing personality differences and capitalising on them. Authors Cooper and Kerrigan, with decades of experience fostering healthy workplaces, share their insights on leveraging DISC-EQ to build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ultimately, a more effective and productive team.

?? 2. Crawl, Walk, Run: Advancing Analytics Maturity with Google Marketing Platform By Michael Loban and Alex Yastrebenetsky

This book is your practical roadmap to analytics maturity. It guides you through a step-by-step framework to optimize your marketing decisions and boost your confidence. The book delves into six key areas of digital transformation. You'll learn how to select the right platform, build a skilled team, and establish efficient processes. Crawl, Walk, Run fills a critical gap in the market by providing in-depth coverage of Google Analytics 4. It includes a dedicated chapter on App + Web properties, the cornerstone of this platform.

?? 3. Get Rooted!: Growing People and Companies Through Change By Stacy Henry

Life is a constant flow of change, some welcome, some unexpected. Henry acknowledges this inevitability. She empowers you to navigate these shifts, not by controlling them, but by mastering your response. Henry identifies eight core values and offers a visual framework to help you understand your foundation. Whether you're a seasoned leader facing corporate upheaval or an individual seeking personal growth, Get Rooted! equips you with the tools to become a more effective leader.

?? 4. Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future By Andy Storch

Do you ever dream of waking up energized and motivated for the day? Are you currently feeling unfulfilled in your career? If so, Andy Storch's book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life, is for you. Storch, who himself navigated a career detour, is now a coach and author dedicated to empowering others to design fulfilling lives. This practical guide, divided into three parts, equips you with actionable steps and inspiring real-life stories. It will help you take charge of your career, plan for the future, and ultimately, reclaim control of your life.

?? 5. A CEO Only Does Three Things: Finding Your Focus in the C-Suite by Trey Taylor By Trey Taylor

Whether you're a seasoned leader or a new CEO navigating the chaos, this book simplifies your focus. Taylor argues that mastering three pillars is key to success: culture, people, and numbers. He equips you with the tools to cultivate the right company culture, hire the perfect talent, and inspire peak performance from your team. With Taylor's methods, hundreds of CEOs have found the path to a more fulfilling and efficient leadership experience.

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