Best Leadership Books 2021
18 Dec 2021 · 2 min read

Best Leadership Books 2021
In 2021 I read 50 Books. The first thing you might be wondering is "How does he read so many books?" I shared my technique in this article.
Many of the books I read in 2021 were on the topic of Leadership. I'm always trying to learn to become a better leader. Every year new books are released. Some good, some bad.
I've created a shortlist of the 10 best leadership books I read in 2021.
Highlights from these best leadership books include:
Conflict:
Relationship conflict is generally bad for performance, but some task conflict can be beneficial: it’s been linked to higher creativity and smarter choices.
Relationships:
Most relationships are not exceptional. It is exceptional relationships that enable people to succeed in life and work. The challenge - exceptional relationships are exceptionally hard to develop.
Carole Robin and David Bradford - Connect
Listening:
To really listen is to be moved physically, chemically, emotionally, and intellectually by another person’s narrative.
Kate Murphy - You're Not Listening
Wealth:
People who live far below their means enjoy a freedom that people busy upgrading their lifestyles can’t fathom.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgeson
Product Teams:
Give teams problems to solve, rather than features to build. Empower them to solve those problems in the best way they see fit.
Each week I summarise the best leadership books I read. You'll find almost 100 summaries of the best leadership books.
10 Best Leadership Books in 2021
Here you can find a short description and link to each book.
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