I’ve read a lot of leadership books, but most just repackage the same ideas. What’s one book that truly made you a better leader and helped you approach leadership differently? Looking for recommendations!

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50 Shades of Grey

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Leadership in a some form I guess.

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Start with Why by Simon Sinek is an excellent one. Also Crucial Conversations by Patterson and McMillan.

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I have a few good books that may be a bit off the beaten path, Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Ego, Authority, Failure by Derek Gault

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Dare to Lead is very good

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