The Top 10 Best Leadership Books To Read in 2025

Let's explore ten of the best books for leaders. As you may know, leadership is one of the most valuable skills in business. It’s important for CEOs, managers, and anyone else interested in inspiring or influencing others.

So regardless of your role in business, if you're interested in becoming a better leader, these books can help. Each one covers a unique and valuable perspective, so be sure to review the list to choose the ones that are most relevant to you. I believe they are 10 of the very best leadership books available today.

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1. START WITH WHY by Simon Sinek

2. MEASURE WHAT MATTERS by Clayton Christensen

3. TRILLION DOLLAR COACH by Eric Schmidt, Alan Eagle, Jonathan Rosenberg

4. LEADERS EAT LAST by Simon Sinek

5. MULTIPLIERS by Liz Wiseman

6. PRIMAL LEADERSHIP by Daniel Goleman & Richard Boyatzis & Annie McKee

7. THE DICHOTOMY OF LEADERSHIP by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin

8. THE 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP by John C. Maxwell

9. THE CULTURE CODE by Daniel Coyle

10. WHO NOT HOW by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy

CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - The Best Leadership Books
00:38 - Book #1 - START WITH WHY by Simon Sinek
02:01 - Book #2 - MEASURE WHAT MATTERS by John Doerr
03:49 - Book #3 - TRILLION DOLLAR COACH by Eric Schmidt, Alan Eagle, Jonathan Rosenberg
05:13 - Book #4 - LEADERS EAT LAST by Simon Sinek
06:31 - Book #5 - MULTIPLIERS by Liz Wiseman
07:53 - Book #6 - PRIMAL LEADERSHIP by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, Annie McKee
09:08 - Book #7 - THE DICHOTOMY OF LEADERSHIP by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
10:15 - Book #8 - THE 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP by John C. Maxwell
11:30 - Book #9 - THE CULTURE CODE by Daniel Coyle
12:25 - Book #10 - WHO NOT HOW by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
13:46 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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[RickKettner]

Which book is your favorite OR which book would you add to the list?

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[nadanour]

1- Start with why
2- Measure what matters
3- Trillion Dollar Coach
4- Leaders eat last
5- Multipliers
6- Primal Leadership
7- The dichotomy of leadership
8- The 21 Irrefutable roles of Leadership
9- The Culture Code
10- Who not How

[YashwantBhaid]

1. Start with Why, 2. Who not How - I believe these are two very powerful approaches I would like to take a deep dive in, Thanks Rick its an awesome collection and apt briefing on each book

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Biggest winner mentality shift for me came after reading the book The Wealth Glitch: Cracking the Money Code

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great video alot of value, thank you very much im now one step closer to becoming a great leader.

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Thanks for this leaders list- trust to read all, understand and practice

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[hhmaster]

Thanks for the recommendation, I feel like starting with Culture code

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[SaeidZebardast]

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