Leadership Books That Prioritize Human-Centered Strategy (15 books)

In a world of metrics and hustle, these books put the human back in leadership. Learn how to lead with empathy, vision, and sustainable systems that don’t burn you—or your team—out.

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1	The FUSE Pathway: How to Find and Lead a Fulfilling Life by Paul Kirby 4.95 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family--Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition by Bob Chapman 4.05 avg rating — 1,235 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Humans at Work: The Art and Practice of Creating the Hybrid Workplace by Anna Tavis really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Leading with Dignity: How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People by Donna Hicks 3.81 avg rating — 378 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way by Rasmus Hougaard 3.85 avg rating — 392 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Empathy Edge: Harnessing the Value of Compassion as an Engine for Success by Maria Ross (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 89 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Brave New Work: Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization? by Aaron Dignan 4.09 avg rating — 1,515 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World by Dorie Clark (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 2,219 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Servant Leadership in Action: How You Can Achieve Great Relationships and Results by Kenneth H. Blanchard (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.96 avg rating — 426 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 84,581 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone 4.05 avg rating — 9,950 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others by Stephen M.R. Covey 3.93 avg rating — 1,835 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Managing for Happiness: Games, Tools & Practices to Motivate Any Team by Jurgen Appelo (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 474 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath 4.11 avg rating — 25,403 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Do Better Work: Finding Clarity, Camaraderie, and Progress in Work and Life by Max Yoder 4.09 avg rating — 314 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars