# Must Read Leadership Books and the Lessons Learned

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Podcast: [Win Make Give with Ben Kinney](https://stenobird.com/podcast/win-make-give-with-ben-kinney-589332)
Published: 2026-05-08T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Win Make Give podcast, hosted by Ben Kinney with co-hosts Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart, explores the top leadership books to elevate your influence and effectiveness. Featuring insights from renowned authors like Andrew Grove, Joe Calloway, Ben Horowitz, John Maxwell, Sam Walker, and Clint Swindall, this episode dives into essential reads such as "High Output Management," "Work Like You're Showing Off," "Five Levels of Leadership," and "Engaged Leadership." Discover strategies for developing leadership qualities, creating winning teams, and cultivating a culture of engagement and growth. Resources: High Output Management by Andrew Grove Work Like You're Showing Off by Joe Calloway The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz The Five Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell The Captain Class by Sam Walker Engaged Leadership by Clint Swindall ---------- Connect with the hosts: • Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ • Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob • Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ • Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/ More ways to connect: • Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive • Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up • Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network 00:00 Exploring Leadership Through Books and Unique Reading Strategies 05:28 Andrew Grove's Impact on Leadership and Management Literature 09:40 Embracing Boldness and Innovation for Future Success 14:22 The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz 18:14 Exploring Leadership Levels and Influential Leaders 24:50 The Unseen Leaders Behind History's Greatest Sports Teams 33:00 Engaged Leadership and the Importance of Organ…

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