This is the best book I've ever read on how to execute military command. Col Gordon shows how to demonstrate compassionate leadership, shares examples of what engaged leadership looks like, and shows the way for new and experienced commanders alike. While it is very military-focused, leaders from any industry can learn from these lessons and apply them to their leadership styles.

This book is a collection of leadership lessons Maxwell has learned over the years and shares in a way that's easy to understand. His stories are real and relatable, and anyone would benefit from these lessons.

Leadership is influencing others in a way that makes them the best versions of themselves. They exceed their own expectations and perform at their highest levels. This book shows how you can be a person of influence to be an inspirational leader.

I was 19 the first time I finished reading this book. I had just finished Air Force ROTC Field Training and it really made me think about the kind of officer and leader I wanted to be. I've read this a few times since and every time something new resonates with me. John Maxwell knows what he's talking about when it comes to leadership. It's an easy read and I highly recommend this for emerging and experienced leaders alike.

As an introvert, I 100% related to this book. Sometimes society tells introverts they are incapable of being effective leaders because they're not loud or boisterous and outgoing. This is completely untrue and Cain shows you how to harness your power as an introvert to be an effective leader.

Dr. Kahnweiler explains how introverts can draw upon their strengths to be successful leaders. You don't have to be an extrovert to be a great leader.

I like recommending this book because Watkins provides great suggestions and strategies for anyone starting a new job or leadership position. As a member of the Air Force, my colleagues and I start a new job about every two to four years. This book has been wonderful in helping me with the transitions and setting me up for success as quickly as possible with every new unit where I'm assigned. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to ease their transition at a new job as quickly as possible.

In an ideal world, there is no difference between male and female leaders. We're all leaders. But the reality is, we approach leadership differently. Sandberg encourages women to stop holding ourselves back and lean in to leadership. This is a great book for men and women to read and understand why we might come at leadership differently and how we can overcome our hesitation to lead.

It may seem a bit unusual to see a book about high reliability organizations recommended for leadership. Maybe it's the emergency manager in me, but leaders who plan for the unexpected are less likely to have to lead in crisis mode. Weick and Sutcliffe show leaders how they can cultivate an environment that, that even when facing a crisis, is able to weather those problems to continue performing at its peak.