Great leaders not only lead themselves, but they lead groups and organizations, inspiring change and motivating others. And while leadership development is one of the most sought-after topics in business, it remains one of the most difficult skills to master.

There is no shortage of great leadership books to call on for help, especially when you consider those books that don’t discuss leadership directly but leave an impact on the reader. This includes books on topics such as management, self-improvement, strategy, organizational dynamics, and human behavior.

The selections below include some of our favorite leadership books, and those books that have stood the test of time.

• American Icon, by Bryce G Hoffman
• Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell
• Blue Ocean Strategy, by Kim Mouborgne
• Built to Last, by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras
• Conversations That Win the Complex Sale, by Erik Peterson and Tim Riesterer
• Crossing the Chasm, by Geoffrey Moore
• Failing Forward, by John Maxwell
• First, Break All the Rules, by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman
• Good to Great, by Jim Collins
• How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
• Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun, by Wess Roberts
• Lincoln on Leadership, by Donald T. Phillips
• Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell
• Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time, by Rory Vaden
• Semper Fi – Business Leadership the Marine Corps Way, by Dan Carrison and Rod Walsh
• Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive, by Harvey B. Mackay
• Take the Stairs, by Rory Vaden
• Team of Teams, by General Stanley McChrystal 
• Tell to Win, by Peter Guber
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey
• The Greatest Salesman in the World, by Og Mandino
• The Innovator’s Dilemma, by Clayton Christensen
• The Leader in You, by Dale Carnegie
• The Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell, by Oren Harari
• The One Minute Manager, by Ken Blanchard 
• Zapp! The Lightning of Empowerment, by William Byham and Jeff Cox

Reynolds places a heavy emphasis on continued learning and leadership development, offering a wide variety of courses to aid associates with self-improvement and professional development. Visit Reynolds’ Careers for openings.