Leaders come in all different sizes.
We lead in our homes, our communities, our businesses, and most of all, ourselves. Leading isn’t a skill; it’s a way of life. Here are some top leadership tools for your best year yet!
Top 5 Leadership Books:
1 The Gap and the Gain, Dan Sullivan & Ben Hardy
In this epic book on mindset, it teaches you how to think like a leader. You learn the skills you can practice every day to get out of”gap” thinking and how to approach each day in the “gain” to see opportunities in your day and create momentum toward your goals.
#2 No Excuses, Brian Tracy
You must first learn how to lead yourself if you ever plan to lead others. Tracy teaches the skills of setting clear goals, personal discipline, and taking responsibility for your outcomes. The title No Excuses is truly the summation of the discipline you learn here; make no excuses, and there are no limits to your success.
#3 The One Thing, Gary Keller
A pivotal book for the leader who needs to level up. As a leader, you may feel the need to handle all the things, but this book teaches you to focus on the ONE thing that matters most. Define the priority and focus.
#4 Dare to Lead, Brene Brown
This is a leadership gold mine. You’ll find stories in the home, in business, and in life that will make you laugh while punching you in the gut. Leadership is not about having the right answers; it’s about the vulnerability to be authentic, engage in hard conversations, and learn emotional intelligence.
#5 Routine to Riches, Keith Jennings
This book is locally written but has had the biggest impact on my leadership growth. This is a guidebook helping you define success on your terms. Lead in the areas of your life that matter most and learn how to prioritize. It teaches you to take daily action toward leading out in your life.
Top 5 Leadership Podcasts
#1 Finding Mastery, Dr. Michael Gervais
Leadership is best found in your zone of excellence. In this podcast, you hear from exceptional leaders in sports, business, and entertainment. Finding Mastery involves the study of the skills, lessons, and tools these leaders learned to perform at the highest level.
#2 The Mel Robbins Podcast
This podcast comes in a variety of styles but always delivers on tactical actions you can take today. The host’s vulnerability leads
to a real discussion on how becoming a leader can be riddled with mistakes and problems, but it ‘s also one of the most rewarding rides you’ll ever take.
#3 Maxwell Leadership Podcast
If you haven’t heard of John Maxwell, then you haven’t heard of leadership. This core podcast is a collection of practical advice, mindset shifts, and motivation. It teaches the core skills of leadership.
#4 The Tony Robbins Podcast
Leadership is a state of mind. There is no better teacher of mastering your own self-management than Tony Robbins. This is a deep-dive, thought-provoking discussion on a more holistic approach to leadership. It serves through a lens of personal empowerment and building influence.
#5 Build with Leila Hormozi
This is a saucier take on leadership. Solo episodes with real, raw lessons, and hard truths. If you need a dose of a big sister telling you like it is – even when it hurts – look no further. This is full of questions you should be asking yourself