9 Leadership Books, Podcasts, & Learning Opportunities to Inspire You
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Looking for resources to help you grow as a leader? These favorites keep us inspired!
Leadership books to add to your reading list
Youâve probably heard it said: Leaders are readers. And thereâs no shortage of leadership books out there to choose from. Here are 4 reads we recommend.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Donât
In Good to Great, Jim Collins dispels the myths that keep many companies from reaching their full potential. Out of 1,435 good companies he studied over the course of 5 years, only 11 transformed into great ones. Why? They aligned their people, thought, and actions. This book shows you how.
The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done
At TeamGantt, working smart is our jamâand this book by Peter Drucker speaks our language. Learn how simple skills like time management and prioritization can help you make smarter decisions and maximize the strengths you bring to the leadership table.
How to Win Friends & Influence People: The Only Book You Need to Lead You to Success
Dale Carnegieâs relational book is a classic in just about every business circleâand for a reason. Itâs a quick and easy read chock full of practical advice and quotable quotes. Youâll see how a positive attitude, listening ear, and humble posture can be powerful tools for building trust and connection with your team.
Extreme Ownership: How US Navy Seals Lead and Win
As Navy SEAL officers, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin led elite teams through tough combat situations. In this book, they share stories from the battlefield and show you how personal responsibility, clear communication, and decisive action can transform you into a leader your team wants to follow.
Podcasts to inspire your team culture
Podcasts are great resource for learning on the go and can turn a dull commute into inspired time. Listen to these episodes for tactical advice on building a motivated and productive team.
Time Limit: Motivation
Weâd be remiss if we didnât share a favorite from our own catalog. In this episode of Time Limit, Nathan and John team up with TeamGanttâs Director of Education Brett Harned to share tips for helping your team stay jazzed about the work youâre doing together. đ
Inside Intercom: Making Time for Your Most Important Work with Jake Knapp
Jake Knapp is perhaps best known for coming up with the design sprint process while he worked at Google. While this podcast episode may not focus specifically on leadership, it taps into work-smart philosophies your team can use to maximize your productivity and impact.
Learning opportunities for growing as a leader
Nothing beats getting leadership advice straight from the source. So give these 3 learning opportunities a try.
Look to family mentors
You can always count on family to have your back. But familyâs also been Johnâs go-to for leadership learning.
âIâve always been able to look pretty closeâto my dad, my mom, my brothers, uncles, grandfather. Iâve just been surrounded by a lot of entrepreneurs and business owners,â John says. âAnytime I talk to one of them I think, What can I learn? Just being able to absorb whatâs worked well for them and what hasnât has been invaluable.â
Reach out to other business leaders
Connecting with a community of experts who have been there, done that, and have real-world advice to give is another great resource for growing as a leader.
âWeâve used services like Clarity before to talk to people and learn from them,â Nathan says. âMaybe youâre not sure what direction to go or what to do with your business. Reaching out to people weâve met in the industry helps us answer those questions.â
Invest in leadership training
Looking for an interactive learning experience with the opportunity to build a community of peers around you? Sign up for conferences or workshops that teach you to be a better leader. Franklin Covey is on Johnâs leadership training bucket list.
If youâre on a tight budget, there are plenty of online leadership resources where time is the only investment required. For example, TeamGanttâs The Art & Science of Leading Projects video course offers a no-cost learning option for leaders of project teams.
Looking for even more leadership advice?
Check out our Leadership Lessons blog series! Youâll get an inside look at TeamGanttâs journey from a bootstrapped startup to a multimillion-dollar company and see how those lessons shape the way our cofounders lead our team today.
- Empowering Your Team to Do More With Less
- How to Build a Stronger Team by Hiring Slow
- 3 Simple Tips to Create Work-Life Balance for Your Team
- Why Simplifying Collaboration Is the Secret to a More Innovative Team
- How to Score Big Team Wins by Leading Lean
Want to help your team work smarter?
TeamGantt makes it easy to eliminate confusion, streamline communication, and beat project deadlines. Even better, youâll save time and energy on project setup so you can focus on doing the work that matters most.
Of course, donât just take our word for it. Try TeamGantt for free to see for yourself!