Top 5 Business Leadership Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

As a business leader, you have to be able to navigate through the minefield of decisions that must be made. This book gives you the tools you need to do just that. The book explains how to deal with the people you work with and those around you in a way that doesn't cause them to resent you. It also helps you understand how to make them like you and your thinking. The Obstacle Is The Way is a classic book about overcoming adversity and turning it into an opportunity. Author Ryan Holiday explains how the best leaders in history used obstacles to develop their patience, humility, courage, reason, and creativity.

The book is based on the ancient Roman philosophy of Stoicism and uses historical examples to illustrate how this can apply to modern life. It also includes a plethora of inspirational quotes from historical figures.

The book is divided into three sections: Perception, Action, and Will. The Perception section is mainly about how to perceive negative situations in an empowering way. The Action and Will section are more focused on taking action, such as overcoming roadblocks or drawing momentum from the case.

A 2006 paper by a Duke University researcher found that around 40% of the actions you do daily aren't actual decisions at all - they're habits.

Habits work in a simple 3-step loop: cue, routine, reward. It's your brain's way of saving energy, so understanding how they work is worth it.

In this book, New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg explores the science of habit formation and reformation. It's a great book that's both serious and entertaining at the same time.

The best part of the book is how it uses examples to illustrate how habits can transform organizations and societies. It's a must-read for every business leader!

Gladwell’s The Tipping Point is a book that explains the sociological changes that mark everyday life. As Gladwell states, “ideas and products and messages and behaviors spread as viruses do.”

One of the book's major themes is how we interact with the world around us affects our behavior and attitude. Examples given include crime reduction in New York City under Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and the rise in popularity of Hush Puppies shoes in the 1990s.

Good to Great is one of the most acclaimed business leadership books ever. It examines the question of how companies become significant in the first place.

Collins and his team spent years researching 11 great companies and their transitions from good to great. They found distinct behavior patterns in the leaders and people who made their companies successful.

These leaders were more like hedgehogs than foxes, knowing what they needed to do and sticking to it. They understood what they were deeply passionate about and did only those things that were relevant to their vision of success.

Every year, a sea of new companies are born around the world. Many fail within a few years, while some continue to grow. Some reach $10 million, $100 million, and even $1 billion.

Scaling up poses challenges that many business owners struggle to overcome. But if you’re willing to face them, there are a few strategies that can help you scale your company successfully.