Every great leader has a focus on personal development. As summer arrives, we find that we may have more time to relax while on trips with our family or lounging outside in the good weather. Summer is a great time to expand knowledge base in various areas of your life. Below are a few of my favorite books that have assisted me with my leadership, relationships and my life over the years.

Favorite personal development:

Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

The Worlds Greatest Salesman by Og Mandino

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Favorite relationship development:

His Needs Her Needs by Willard F. Harley Jr.

Men Are From Mars and Women Are From Venus by John Gray

Favorite business development:

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Favorite good mystery reading:

The Da Vinci Code and The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

Favorite for me to read to my kids and those that I love:

Oh The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss

I Love You Forever by Robert Munsch

Favorite for running:

Born to Run by Christopher McDougall

Chi Running, A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-Free Running by Danny Dreyer

What books have impacted your leadership, relationships and life over the years? Share your favorites in the comments.

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