One of the most common questions I get is for recommendations of reading material around leadership. Below is a quick hit list of some of the recommendations I typically suggest. All of these are excellent and there are many, many more. I hope you find something useful here!
For Aspiring Managers
The Manager’s Path - Camille Fournier
For New Managers
The Making of a Manager - Julie Zhou
For Any Managers
Managing Humans - Michael Lopp
For Difficult Conversations
Crucial Conversations - Al Switzler, Joseph Grenny, and Ron McMillan
Radical Candor - Kim Scott
Servant Leadership
Turn this Ship Around! - L. David Marquet
For Anyone in Tech
The Software Developer's Career Handbook - Michael Lopp
Psychology That is Useful to Know
Drive - Daniel Pink (What motivates people?)
Start With Why - Simon Sinek (The role of purpose in leadership)
Four Thousand Weeks - Oliver Burkeman (Understanding that you will never get everything done)