You have got to motivate yourself to motivate others. If you don’t know how, then it’s time to browse through some self-improvement books on how to go about it.
Read on for a few fantastic self-improvement books:
1. 21 Indispensable Qualities of Leadership: Becoming the Leader Others Will Follow by John C. Maxwell
Why do some people consistently inspire others to follow their lead? In this self-improvement book, the author identifies these top traits as character, charisma, commitment, communication, competence, courage, discernment, focus, generosity, initiative, listening, passion, positive attitude, problem-solving, relationships, responsibility, security, self-discipline, servanthood, teachability, and vision.
Maxwell breaks down leadership qualities into easy-to-understand character qualities. Character defines a leader, and these are traits people of character have. A must-read for leaders in any position.
2. Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham; and Donald O. Clifton
The self-improvement book that helps you find what you are strong in and encourages you to work to make those stronger, instead of working against what you know you’re good at. You can also take the personal survey included in the book.
3. The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers by
A remarkable book about how to stand out from your peers and have a better career. One lesson learned: It is better to ask for forgiveness after the fact than it is to ask for permission ahead of time.
4. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson.
What book list would be complete without this self-improvement book that is all about change. Another book that is well worth the listen, but also worth reading.
5. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
Another must have in your self-improvement book collection. If you like to read a lot of books, you are practicing one of Covey’s habits, “sharpening the saw.”
6. How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Discover Your Genius: How to Think Like History’s Ten Most Revolutionary Minds by Michael Gelb
This self-improvement book helps you to think more creatively and be more artistic. These factors are important no matter what position you may be in.
7. The Pursuit of Wow!: Every Person’s Guide to Topsy-turvy Times by Tom Peters
A motivational book urging readers to achieve more.
8. What Should I Do With My Life? by Po Bronson
A self-improvement book that tells us it is okay not to know what you want to do. That even the people we think are happy may not be. And that we make our own happiness, it all depends on how you deal with it.
9. Rhinoceros Success by Scott Alexander
This was recommended to me by my last manager. An incredibly quick read. The book is all about leading, and how sometimes you have to do the unpopular to make a difference and stand out as a leader. Be a rhino!
10. Advanced Rhinocerology by Scott Alexander
A nice sequel to Rhinoceros Success that you will also enjoy. A few things it reminded me of is that leaders are often under attack from all sides, and it’s important to watch your own back because often nobody else will.
These are just some more popular self-improvement books you can check out whenever you want answers to questions you have been keeping inside for too long.
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