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Your 7-Day Leadership MBA (That You Can Actually Afford)

You're in charge, but you're not sure you're a leader. This 7-day journey is your leadership MBA. We'll cover the essential skills, from setting a vision and taking responsibility to building a thriving team culture. It's time to earn the title.

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Start With Why

by Simon Sinek

All leadership starts with a clear message. This book is the foundational first step, teaching you that great leaders inspire action by communicating their purpose, their 'why.' Before you can lead anyone, you need to know where you're going.

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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

After finding your 'why' yesterday, this book gives you the essential mindset of accountability. It's a hardcore but crucial lesson that true leaders take absolute ownership of everything. This is how you build trust and command respect.

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Dare to Lead

by Brené Brown

Building on the intense responsibility from Extreme Ownership, this book adds the necessary humanity. It teaches that modern leadership requires the courage to be vulnerable and build psychological safety. It’s the other side of the leadership coin.

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The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups

by Daniel Coyle

Now that you can Dare to Lead, this book shows you what to build. It's the practical 'how-to' guide for creating a strong, cohesive team culture where people feel like they belong and can do their best work.

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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

by Daniel H. Pink

With a great culture in place, you need to motivate your people effectively. This book is a crucial guide to understanding what truly drives performance: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. It’s the secret to unlocking your team's potential.

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Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work

by Chip Heath and Dan Heath

After learning to motivate your team, you must guide them with good decisions. A leader's primary job is to make good choices. This book provides a simple, powerful framework for overcoming bias and making better strategic calls.

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The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company

by Robert Iger

For our finale, a masterclass from a legendary CEO. After a week of learning leadership principles, this memoir is an inspiring case study in applying them at the highest level. It's a powerful lesson in optimism, courage, and vision.

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