This leadership book “Seven Habit of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey does a great job providing stories and strategies for these Seven Habits that can help on and off the job.
The habits:
Habit 1: Be proactive
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be understood
Habit 6: Synergize
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
What we can learn from this leadership book
Each of these habits have a common theme of the role of confidence, communication and connection. These habits challenge us to look at our intent, move us forward and recognize our influence. To be a leader is not about a title but more about being a resource for others and we start with being a leader of our own life.