5 books leaders should read in September 2021

Joseph Lalonde

5 books leaders should read in September 2021

There's a never-ending great wealth of information to be found in books. Here's a list of great titles that will help you either professionally, personally or spiritually.

Here are five titles that you need to read ASAP.

1. On The Edge by Alison Levine:

Alison shares her story of climbing Mount Everest and relates the journey to that of a leader. Every step of her adventure, Alison discovers something new about herself, those she is climbing with, and leadership.

If you love adventure, the great outdoors, and leadership, pick up On The Edge.

2. Cape, Spandex, Briefcase by David Kahn:

Cape, Spandex, Briefcase is similar to Reel Leadership in the sense that David finds leadership lessons through the adventures of superheroes. I discovered Cape, Spandex, Briefcaseas I was interviewing leaders for my book, Reel Leadership.

David's book is done in a parable/fable style. It's a quick read and you will discover powerful lessons in this book.

3. Wooden On Leadership by John Wooden & Steve Jamison:

Wooden On Leadership takes a look at the leadership style and ideas of coach John Wooden. This exploration of Wooden's leadership style will either challenge you to change the way you lead or confirm that a gentler leadership style is possible.

4. The Five Thieves Of Happiness by John Izzo:

What if happiness was our natural state and we've lost that? This is the premise behind John's book The Five Thieves Of Happiness.

John explores five different things that will steal our happiness. It's an insightful book.

5. Tribes by Seth Godin:

Do you want to build a bigger following? Not for your own good but because you know it is better?

Tribes is for you. Seth helps us understand the way to rally employees, friends, and others around a common idea.


Joseph Lalonde is an award-winning leadership blogger and hosted the Answers From Leadership podcast. He desires to see 20-somethings step into their God-ordained roles as leaders. Previously, on the E3 staff and currently serving in the Catalyst youth ministry of Gateway Church, Joseph has mentored many students and has seen their lives changed through this teaching. His mission is to help equip leaders with the knowledge and information to boost their leadership to the next level.

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