July 2020 Update:
The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell – Colin Powell
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – John C Maxwell
Be a People Person – John C Maxwell
Raving Fans – Ken Blanchard
The Business Case for Diversity – Gwen Moran
First Things First – Stephen R Covey
Built to Last – Jim Collins
Mel’s classic reading list:
It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership – Colin Powell
My American Journey – Colin Powell
Straight from the Gut – Jack Welch
Winning – Jack Welch
Good to Great – Jim Collins
7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey
Speed of Trust – Stephen M.R. Covey
First Break all the Rules – Marcus Buckingham/Curt Coffman
Now Discover Your Strengths – Marcus Buckingham / Donald Clifton
Go Put Your Strengths to Work – Marcus Buckingham
5 Levels of Leadership – John Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within – John Maxwell
21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader – John Maxwell
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Patrick Lencioni
Silos, Politics and Turf Wars – Patrick Lencioni
Death by Meeting – Patrick Lencioni
The Five Temptations of a CEO – Patrick Lencioni
Soar Selling – Dave Hibbard
Gung Ho – Ken Blanchard
No Excuse Leadership – Bruce Barber
Strengths Based Leadership – Tom Rath and Barry Conchie
True North – Bill George
The First 90 Days – Michael Watkins