Does anyone have good book recommendations which talk about varying leadership styles?

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Read the article " leadership that gets results" in HBR. You can find a pdf online for free. After that HBR has the 10 must read series of books which includes Leadership and Managing people.

Also consider Dichotomy of Leadership By Jocko Wilink

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Letters from Leaders
6 Thinking Hats

I’m sure there are more in depth reads out there but these are quick and easily referenced.

All the books mentioned in the article + Ape in the Corner Office - Conniff

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