Leaders should seek context to better understand the world around them, and that is what a compelling book can provide. No matter your age, you can benefit from the important insights books offer, starting with these eight tantalizing, mind-broadening volumes. The Go-Giver Leader by Bob Burg and John David MannThis is a compelling story of a struggling small business and an ambitious young executive charged with leading them to a crucial decision. The powerful message behind The Go-Giver Leader is that great leaders don’t try to act like leaders; instead, they strive to be more human. Read this business classic and you’ll learn the six universal principles of becoming a skilled persuader, which include reciprocity, social proof and authority.

Source: Forbes March 16, 2017 14:10 UTC