Episode 115 - Management Unfiltered | How to Develop Your Leadership Style

In this book, John C. Maxwell distills his 30-plus years of leadership experience into 21 irrefutable laws. Each law is illustrated with real-life examples and stories from Maxwell’s personal experiences and those of other great leaders. The laws cover a wide range of leadership aspects, including influence, intuition, vision, and legacy. The book provides practical advice and actionable steps for implementing each law in everyday leadership situations, making it highly practical and relatable. It also includes self-assessment questions to help readers reflect on their own leadership abilities and identify areas for improvement.

The Coffee Bean is an illustrated fable that follows Abe, a young man facing stress and fear, as he learns a life-changing lesson from his teacher. This lesson empowers Abe to transform his environment instead of being changed by it, leading him on an inspirational journey through various life stages. The book encourages readers to adopt a positive mindset and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.

In Traction, Gino Wickman provides a systematic approach to achieving business success through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). The book focuses on six key components: Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction. It helps business leaders clarify their vision, align their leadership team, solve common business problems, and foster healthy communication and discipline within the organization. The EOS system is designed to help businesses overcome frustrations such as lack of control, people issues, insufficient profit, hitting the ceiling, and feeling stuck. The book offers practical tools, real-world examples, and actionable strategies to drive sustainable growth and improve business operations.

In 'Dare to Lead', Brené Brown provides a roadmap for leaders to build trust and foster a culture of courage and vulnerability. The book emphasizes that leadership is not about titles or power, but about recognizing and developing the potential in people and ideas. Brown introduces the 'BRAVING' framework (Boundaries, Reliability, Accountability, Vault, Integrity, Non-judgment, Generosity) to build and maintain trust. She also highlights the importance of embracing vulnerability, having tough conversations, and aligning actions with shared values. The book is based on her research with global leaders and offers practical advice on developing empathy, resilience, and courageous leadership skills.

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy is based on the principle that everyday decisions shape your destiny. The book emphasizes the importance of small, seemingly insignificant actions that, when repeated consistently over time, lead to significant results. Hardy provides practical advice on creating good habits, eliminating bad ones, and leveraging the compound effect in various areas of life such as finance, health, relationships, and spirituality. The book stresses the need for a new plan of action rather than more information, and it offers tools and strategies for tracking progress, building momentum, and achieving long-term success.

The Go-Giver tells the story of Joe, an ambitious young man who learns the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success from a series of mentors introduced by the enigmatic Pindar. These laws—Value, Compensation, Influence, Authenticity, and Receptivity—emphasize the importance of giving and adding value to others' lives. By shifting his focus from getting to giving, Joe experiences unexpected returns and achieves greater success in both his business and personal life.

This book by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin focuses on the principle of 'Extreme Ownership,' where leaders take full responsibility for their actions and decisions. The authors use their experiences in the U.S. Navy SEALs to illustrate how this mindset can lead to success in any organization. The book covers various principles such as believing in the mission, checking ego, and leading by example. It emphasizes that leaders must own all failures, develop plans to overcome them, and ensure their teams are well-conditioned and aligned with the mission. The authors also stress the importance of humility, discipline, and effective communication in leadership.