Leaders Read#84

👋 Hello everyone,

Here is a classic: Sun Tzu said, "Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer."

Here are a few resources you might have missed:

• Book notes: The Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday

• All 186 Book notes for your enjoyment

• Catch-up: #1 - #83 Leaders Read Newsletters

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📚 Book Summary:

This week's book is "Leadership On the Line" by Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky.

This is a great leadership book for both upcoming and senior leaders. The book touches on some areas I've not read in other leadership books, like political battles and the importance of partnership. Additionally, it provides critical insights into the self-destructive habits that can undermine leadership, the sudden loss of perks, and the significance of anchor points for maintaining stability and focus.

One of my favorite takeaways from the book is this:

"People who oppose what you are trying to accomplish are usually those with the most to lose by your success. In contrast, your allies have the least to lose. For opponents to turn around will cost them dearly in terms of disloyalty to their own roots and constituency; for your allies to come along may cost nothing. For that reason, your opponents deserve more of your attention as a matter of compassion, as well as a tactic of strategy and survival."

✅ Actionable advice:

Also, from the book: "To survive and succeed in leadership, you must work as closely with your opponents as you do with your supporters. Most of us cringe at spending time with and especially taking abuse from people who do not share our vision or passion. Too often, we take the easy road, ignoring our opponents and concentrating on building an affirmative coalition. But rather than simply recognize your own anxiety and plow ahead, these are clues to the resistance you will face, made worse if you do not engage with your opposition." Accept the responsibility, acknowledge their loss, and strategically engage with the opposition. You don't have to give up your opinion by understanding their objections better.

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🧠 5 things I'm thinking about (April 25, 2025)

1.From Strategy to Action

2.Self-care strategy

3.Quarterly Business Group Meeting

4.Success Plan Enablement

5.Lunch with mentors

Reading "Optimal" by Daniel Goleman and Cary Cherniss.

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Have a great week!