Featured 2026 & Forward-Thinking Reads

1. HBR’s 10 Must Reads 2026: The Definitive Management Ideas of the Year
   A curated collection of cutting-edge leadership and management thinking from Harvard Business Review — perfect for executives and managers looking to stay ahead. Amazon India
   https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0DS2RJ2J8 Amazon India

2. Practice Makes Culture by Ronica Roth & Christine Hudson (Publication: June 2026)
   Explores how daily practices and ownership shape strong leadership cultures in organizations. LeadershipNow
   https://www.LeadershipNow.com/leadershop/new.html LeadershipNow

Top Leadership Books Recommended for 2026 Reading

1. The Compass Within: A Little Story About the Values That Guide Us by Robert Glazer
   A values-driven leadership journey that helps leaders make rooted decisions. Entrepreneur
   https://entrepreneur.com/leadership/7-must-read-books-that-will-make-you-a-better-leader-in-2026/500146 Entrepreneur

2. The Last Human Job by Allison Pugh
   Rethinks the future of work and leadership in a changing technological landscape. Gartner
   https://www.gartner.com/articles/business-books-for-2026 Gartner

3. Subtract by Leidy Klotz
   Leadership insights on simplifying processes to unlock effectiveness. Gartner
   https://www.gartner.com/articles/business-books-for-2026 Gartner

Classic & Timeless Leadership Reads Still Worth It in 2026

1. Dare to Lead by Brené Brown — on courage, vulnerability, and powerful leadership. journeybee.io
   https://journeybee.io/resources/best-leadership-books journeybee.io

2. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell — timeless principles with a 25th-anniversary update. journeybee.io
   https://journeybee.io/resources/best-leadership-books journeybee.io

3. Beyond the Hammer by Brian Gotlieb — modern leadership insights for people and culture. journeybee.io
   https://journeybee.io/resources/best-leadership-books journeybee.io

Recommended Reads to Strengthen Skills & Strategy

1. The AI-Driven Leader by Geoff Woods — leadership in the age of AI and innovation. SeekOut
   https://seekout.com/blog/hr-books SeekOut

2. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin — accountability and high-performance leadership principles. SeekOut
   https://seekout.com/blog/hr-books SeekOut

3. The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier — how asking better questions builds great leaders. SeekOut
   https://seekout.com/blog/hr-books SeekOut

4. Think Again by Adam Grant — the power of rethinking assumptions as a leader. SeekOut
   https://seekout.com/blog/hr-books