Top Leadership and Team Development Books Recommended by Get Amplified Podcast Guests
We’re always on the lookout for powerful ideas that help teams execute at speed, collaborate better, and lead with purpose. So it’s no surprise that we love a good book. And even better when it comes recommended by the incredible guests we’ve had on the Get Amplified podcast.
Whether you’re a team leader, a sales professional, or a CEO inspiring high team performance, there’s something for you. Here are some standout reads shared by our podcast guests:
Harvey Smith, VP Partners
📗 Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed
A brilliant exploration of how diverse thinking drives innovation and better decision-making. Essential for anyone leading a team.
📙 The Culture Map by Erin Meyer
If you work with global teams, this is a must-read. Erin Meyer breaks down how cultural differences impact collaboration and communication and how to navigate them effectively.
Listen to the episode: Leading Like a Team Coach
Dan Waters, VP EMEA Partners at Snowflake
📗 High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best by Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes
Dan highlighted the concept of the “Zander letter” from this book – a brilliant exercise where teams write a letter from their future, successful selves. It’s a powerful tool for vision setting and alignment.
Listen to the episode: Creating Shared Wins: Breaking Down Silos in Tech Partnerships
Stephanie Windsor, CEO of Cloud Benefits
📕 Start with Why by Simon Sinek
A timeless classic. This one keeps coming up for a reason. It’s all about purpose-driven leadership. Stephanie’s pick is one of our personal favourites too.
Listen to the episode: Building High-Performance Teams Through DISC
Bob Burke, Customer-First Thought Leader
📙 The Qualified Sales Leader by John McMahon
If you’re in sales leadership or looking to strengthen your commercial performance, this is a standout read full of practical strategies and mindset shifts.
Listen to the episode: Breaking Down Silos for Seamless Customer Success
What’s On Your Leadership Bookshelf?
Our shelves are always open to new recommendations. If you’ve read something that transformed your thinking or helped you lead a better team, we’d love to hear about it.
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