This content originally appeared on Level Up Coding - Medium and was authored by Séverin Bruhat
If you only read one list this year, make it this one.
I’m kinda trying something new here and simply sharing a list of great management/leadership books I read and enjoyed.
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- Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever (by Michael Stanier Bungay): This book focuses on the power of coaching as a leadership style, emphasising the importance of asking insightful questions to guide and develop your team.
- An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management (by Will Larson): This book explores the systems and processes that underlie successful engineering organisations, providing insights into how to build and maintain a high-performing team.
- Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams (by Tom DeMarco and Tim Lister): This classic book delves into the human element of software development, discussing the importance of creating a positive work environment, fostering teamwork, and recognising the impact of organisational culture.
- Drive (by Daniel H. Pink): This book challenges traditional notions of motivation, arguing that intrinsic factors like autonomy, mastery, and purpose are more effective drivers of performance.
- Thinking in Systems (by Donella H. Meadows): This book introduces the concept of systems thinking, providing a framework for understanding complex problems and finding effective solutions.
- Difficult Conversations (by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen): This book provides a framework for navigating difficult conversations, offering practical strategies for handling conflict and building stronger relationships.
- Making Work Visible (by Dominica Degrandis): This book explores the concept of making work visible, providing strategies for improving team efficiency and productivity through effective communication and visualisation.
These books have been game-changers for me, and I hope you find them just as valuable. The journey to becoming a better leader is continuous, and there’s always more to learn.
I’d love to hear what books have made a difference in your management or leadership journey. Please share your recommendations in the comments below!
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