Leadership on the Line
Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading
by Martin Linsky
Should I read this?
Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Leadership, and Business.
Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon EditorsTo lead is to live dangerously. It's romantic and exciting to think of leadership as all inspiration, decisive action, and rich rewards, but leading requires taking risks that can jeopardize your career and your personal life. It requires putting yourself on the line...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Leadership, and Business.
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Jonathan Sacks
“It?s deeply honest, and a book that I give to everyone, so they know exactly what they?re letting themselves in for if they choose to be a leader. | It’s deeply honest, and a book that I give to everyone, so they know exactly what they’re letting themselves in for if they choose to be a leader.”
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Consider Good to Great by Jim Collins. Recommended by 32 sources.
“The book walks you through a multi-year research project, contrasting spectacular performers with mere survivors. The core insight—that sustained greatness hinges on disciplined people, thought, and action—feels sturdy and actionable. But the book’s arguments rely on retrospective selection of companies, and some of its darlings later faltered. You’ll find a methodical, almost monastic tone that rewards patience but may irritate if you want contemporary, tech-savvy lessons.”
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