Leadership books we recomMend

The best leaders continue to grow and develop themselves. One way to do that is by reading! 
Below we've listed our favourite leadership books. 
To be honest, this is an ever-evolving list as we are both avid readers and continue to find new gems! If you are looking for a particular topic, feel free to message us for more recommended books!

Bill's List:

1. The Pause Principle: Step Back to Lead Forward by Kevin Cashman
2. The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders by Ira Chaleff
3. The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People by Garry Chapman and Paul White
4. The Best Team Wins: The New Science of High Performance by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton 
5. Leadership is Half the Story: A Fresh Look at Followership, Leadership, and Collaboration by Marc Hurwitz and Samantha Hurwitz

Kathy's List:

1. Mindful Leadership: The 9 Ways to Self-Awareness, Transforming Yourself, and Inspiring Others by Maria Gonzalez
2. Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box by The Arbinger Institute
3. Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude by Raymond M. Kethledge, Michael S. Erwin and Jim Collins
4. High-Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brendon Burchard
5. Moral Courage by Rushworth M Kidder ​

Honourable mentions

Both of us would recommend anything by Brene Brown

• The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
• Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
• Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
• Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone
• Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

​And of course...
​Kathy's book: Mastering Confidence: Discover Your Leadership Potential By Awakening Your Inner Guidance System

p.s Bill loves the feel of a book, and while Kathy does too, she also loves audiobooks!
Click here to read why Kathy believes everyone should have an Audible account.