I'm not sure it can be said enough. If you are in a position of leadership, or are on track to a leadership role--you had better be reading. If you are not reading, your time at the top is more limited than you think.
Reading is growth. Remember John Maxwell's Law of the Lid? If you don't grow you put a lid on the opportunity for growth for those you lead. Reading is one of the highest priorities you should have as a leader.
Here is my current list: Generation iY, Entreleadership, Managing the Millennials, Co-Active Coaching, The Traveler's Gift, Who, Gifted Hands: the Ben Carson Story, and Quitter.
That's a very short list, but it keeps me focused on growing.
What are you reading? If you're not, let me encourage you to start. Simply carve out 30 minutes a day to begin with, and increase from there.
Don't put a cap on your abilities as a leader. Read!
"Here is the treasure chest of the world--the public library, or a bookstore" -Dr. Ben Carson
