June 17, 2022 - Management

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5 Best Leadership Books to Read in 2022

Effective leadership is an art, and it is hard to know how exactly to get it right. That's why it's important that you look for guidance from others instead of assuming you always know the best way to lead. There are lots of excellent books on the subject of leadership and management, so let's take a look at the books that you can learn from right now.

How to Talk to Your Boss About Race by Y-Vonne Hutchison

This is a book that all leaders should read, as diversity is a hot button issue in the workplace now more than ever. Hutchison is a former human rights lawyer who works as a diversity consultant, and has brought her experiences to this book.

“There's no denying that systemic racism is an ongoing issue” says Laura Edwards, a leadership writer at OXEssays and Paper Fellows. “As such, you need to educate yourself on what needs to be done to change that.” This book covers how your workplace can be hostile to diversity without you even knowing it, and how you can change that.

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

This is a classic book that's still as relevant today as it was back when it was published 80 years ago. As a leader, you need your team to look up to you, respect your process, and trust you to make the right decisions. You can't simply expect people to do this right from the moment they meet you. You need to show your team why they should follow you, and that it is in their best interest to do so. This book will help you get your team on your side and work with you as opposed to pushing back and questioning your decisions as a manager.

There's lots of tried and tested methods in this book that you can put to good use. Starting by building up respect with your team will go a long way. It's easy to follow the guides in this book, so it's a must read for leaders even today. However, to truly get something out of this book, you have to make sure to put what you read into practice and work at it.

Jerks at Work by Tessa West

As much as you want to think the best of the people on your team, the reality is that not all of them are going to be pleasant to work with. You're going to have to deal with them when the time comes that they create friction and issues for your team, and that means having the right strategies to do so. That's where Jerks at Work can help.

Author Tessa West shows you all the different types of 'jerks' that you'll come across in the workplace, and how they should be dealt with. Your team will be grateful for you for having this knowledge, as it helps them stay on track and not have to deal with negative or toxic co workers.

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Are you someone who's not sure when to trust your gut, and when to step back and reassess a situation? If that sounds like you, then you'll want to check this book out. “You'll see there's two ways of thinking, fast and slow” says Graham Pierce, a business blogger at Boom Essays and Essay Services. “When you're aware of this, you'll be able to tackle most problems in your workplace.”

In fact, these two systems of thinking can lead to overconfidence, cognitive bias, and more. Reading this book will help you understand how we think, how to identify our biases, and assess issues and situations more effectively to make more informed decisions as a leader.

Happier Hour by Cassie Holmes

What's the most scarce resource we have? Many people in business would say cash, but according to this book, time is the most scarce resource we have. As a leader you're going to be juggling so many different things at once, and it's easy to think that you just won't be able to handle them all at once. However, that isn't the case at all.

This book is packed with strategies to improve time management skills. There are lots of strategies in this book to help you stay on top of your workflow and be more effective in what you do. When you're able to manage your time better, it makes things easier for you as a leader, it makes your work more effective and impactful, and your team will benefit too. You'll want to read this book to learn these ideas and strategies for yourself.

Keep Reading for Your Personal & Professional Development

These are just some of the books out there right now that you'll want to be reading as a leader. There's lots you can learn from them. Read these books with an open mind and with the intent to learn and expand your skill set as a whole. You'll improve your time management skills, learn to inspire and manage your team better, how to deal with difficult co-workers and employees and much more! If you haven't read any of these books, then pick them up now, get reading, and become a more effective leader.

About the Author:

Madeline Miller is a writer with Academized and UKWritings. She covers leadership and management skills. She also blogs for State Of Writing.

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