The Pulse | Thursday, May 14, 2020

Reading List: Books to Grow Your Leadership Skills

What makes a leader? In times of crisis, it may be someone in a clearly defined “manager” role that guides and directs the unit. In other cases, it may be defined as a fellow colleague you respect and trust to take their advice.

Whether you’re seeking to climb the ranks to formal leadership or build up a rapport among peers, here are some books to help you discover what being a leader can mean for you.

Recommendations were provided by the SGNA Editorial Advisory Committee (EAC).

• “The Nurse Leader Coach: Become the Boss No One Wants to Leave,” by Dr. Rose O Sherman
• “The Nurse Leader Handbook: The Art and Science of Nurse Leadership,” by Studer Group
• “Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room,” by Mat Ishbia
• “Leadership Lessons from Mom” by Mark Villareal
• “The Leader Who Had No Title,” by Robin Sharma
• “The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal,” by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
• “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl
• “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High,” by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler
• “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable,” by Patrick Lencioni
• “Accountability Now!: Living the 10 Principles of Personal Leadership,”  by Mark Sasscer with Maureen McNeby
• “Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality,” by Dr. Henry Cloud
• “The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact,” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
• “The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World,” by Ronald A. Heifetz, Alexander Grashow and Marty Linsky