What are HR leaders reading? The most interesting books on leadership and people management?
HR leaders have a huge impact on the development of organizational culture, recruitment and development
employees. To be effective in their role, many of them regularly reach for books,
that develop their leadership and management competencies. Here are some titles,
which are worth adding to your library.
- „"Leadership: Principles of a Great Leader" – James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner
This is a classic in leadership literature. The authors present five key principles,
which every leader should use to effectively manage people and inspire them to
achieving goals. - „Dare to Lead” – Brené Brown
Brené Brown is one of the most frequently cited authors on the topic of leadership.
on courage, empathy, and sensitivity. "Dare to Lead" is a book that will help leaders
understand how to build authentic relationships with your team while maintaining
management effectiveness. - „The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” – Patrick Lencioni
This book is an excellent guide to the most common problems that can
appear in teams. Lencioni shows how HR leaders can build a cohesive team,
who achieves success. - „Drive” – Daniel H. Pink
In his book, Pink discusses what motivates people to act and how leaders can
use these mechanisms in practice. "Drive" emphasizes the importance of motivation
internal and what elements – autonomy, mastery and purposefulness – are crucial
importance in building engaged and motivated teams. It's a great read.
for HR leaders who want to understand how to support employee development and improve their
professional satisfaction. - „Leaders Eat Last” – Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek, author of the bestselling "Start with Why", explains in his book how
build organizations where employees feel safe, appreciated and motivated
to cooperate. Sinek draws attention to the role of the leader as a person who must take care of the well-being
its employees, which translates into the long-term success of the organization.
These books are just a small part of the vast literature that allows HR leaders to better
manage people, build strong teams and develop yourself. Regardless of whether you're just starting out
Whether you are starting your career in HR or you are an experienced manager, it is worth reaching for
this type of reading that not only inspires but also provides tools for effective
actions.
