25 Top Books on Leadership + 6 Strategic Ways to be a Curator

Check out the 25 Top Books on Leadership List below. From the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 313. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

A teaching episode featuring 25 Top Books on Leadership you should have on your list, plus a leadership nugget on the Power of Curation and 6 ways to find influence through curation regardless of your season or role. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to DIME and REGENT BANK for their partnership on this episode.

DIME

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REGENT BANK

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25 Books on Leadership To Read

Good to Great- Jim Collins

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership- John Maxwell

The Next Generation Leader- Andy Stanley

The Tipping Point- Malcolm Gladwell

Tribes- Seth Godin

EntreLeadership- Dave Ramsey

Five Dysfunctions of a Team- Patrick Lencioni

Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us- Daniel Pink

How to Win Friends and Influence People- Dale Carnegie

Wooden on Leadership: How to Create a Winning Organization- John Wooden

Start with Why- Simon Sinek

Undaunted- Christine Caine

Daring Greatly- Brene Brown

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People- Stephen Covey

Made to Stick- Chip and Dan Heath

Blink- Malcolm Gladwell

Emotional Intelligence- Daniel Goleman

Now, Discover Your Strengths- Marcus Buckingham

eaders Eat Last- Simon Sinek

The Advantage- Patrick Lencioni

Boundaries- Henry Cloud

The Power of Habit- Charles Duhigg

Atomic Habits – James Clear

The Catalyst Leader – Brad Lomenick

H3 Leadership – Brad Lomenick

The Power of Curation – Leadership Nugget

Filtering through large volume of options to create a meaningful selection for a specific audience.

Do a list – local, regional, national

Gather a group

Give an Award

Start a category

Make a statement

Host a conversation

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

20 Top Podcasts to Know + Mastering the Art of Change with Entrepreneur and Pivot Now Author Chuck Bomar

Check out my interview with CHUCK BOMAR on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 312. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is CHUCK BOMAR, Portland based multiple business entrepreneur, consultant, advisor, former pastor, and author of multiple books, including his most recent Pivot Now. Chuck advises top leaders, companies and churches, and loves helping teams and organizations navigate change. We discuss pivoting, naming the change, why teams fail, innovation, communication, and so much more. Plus check out 20 Podcasts to know about and subscribe to. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to SUBSPLASH and WONDER PROJECT for their partnership on this episode.

SUBSPLASH 

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

WONDER PROJECT

(TV STUDIO and SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE) Visit http://thewonderproject.com. An independent studio that produces premium theatrical films and television series. The mission is to entertain the world with courageous stories, inspiring hope and restoring faith in things worth believing in. Founded by established leaders from entertainment and technology, Wonder Project is dedicated to building a trusted brand, with projects like the most recent hit House of David. Get a FREE 7 day trial of Wonder Project on Prime Video at http://thewonderproject.com.

Top 20 Leadership Podcasts to Know

Acquired

My First Million

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast  

Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman

How Leaders Lead with David Novak 

The Diary of A CEO – Stephen Bartlett

A Bit of Optimism – Simon Sinek

Passion and Purpose with Louie Giglio

Dare to Lead with Brene Brown

Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

The Learning Leader Show – with Ryan Hawk 

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges 

The Conversation with Adam Weber

The Ryan Leak Podcast

The Jon Gordon Podcast

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

Mature Me Podcast - with Rich Wilkerson Jr

Next Up Podcast – with Grant Skeldon 

Built 4 More with Joby Martin and Denny Thompson

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Design Your Good Life with CEO of Ideation and Corporate Advisor Charles Lee + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with CHARLES LEE on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 311. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is CHARLES LEE, founder and CEO of Ideation, and strategic advisor and facilitator for top brands in the world, including companies like Google and Honda. Charles is the author of two books, including his most recent Design Your Good Life and Good Idea, Now What. He is a frequent speaker and a thought leader in the social innovation space. We discuss teamwork, purpose, generosity, the framework for a good life, execution, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to GENERIS and CONVOY OF HOPE for their partnership on this episode.

GENERIS – one of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

CONVOY OF HOPE – Please donate to the recent tornado relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the Texas Floods destruction, the LA fires rebuilding efforts, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Top Weekly Leadership Lists

Making It Without Losing It – Jess Ekstrom’s new book

Your Desired Future – Henry Cloud’s new book

The Meaning of Your Life – Arthur Brook’s new book

3 part interview on Jamie Kern Lima’s podcast with Arthur

There is More Podcast – new podcast from Church of the Highlands and Mark Pettus

Silicon Valley Gets Religion – article from Quartz

Most Recommended Books List

The Substackification of Religion – from Derek Thompson

The Author – new song from Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Making it Without Losing It with Forbes Top Rated Speaker and Author Jess Ekstrom

Check out my interview with JESS EKSTROM on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 310. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JESS EKSTROM, a Forbes top rated speaker, entrepreneur, founder of Headbands of Hope out of her college dorm room, and more recently founder of MicDrop Workshop, helping raise up a new wave of women speakers. Jess is a 3 time author, including her brand new bestseller Making It Without Losing It. She speaks for and advises some of the top companies in the world. We discuss leadership today, why speaking is about the audience, lessons as an entrepreneur, balancing mom life and work life, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPEN DOORS and COME and SEE FOUNDATION for their partnership on this episode.

OPEN DOORS 

Get the latest FREE 2026 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. 

COME and SEE FOUNDATION 

Reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Discovering Your Desired Future with NYT Best-Selling Author of 20 million books Henry Cloud + April Top Ten Leadership List

Check out my interview with HENRY CLOUD on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 309. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is Dr. HENRY CLOUD, NYT Best-selling author of over 20 million books, global leadership expert, renowned psychologist and author of the new book Your Desired Future. We discuss discovering your purpose, finding the right job, leadership recent learnings, and much more. Plus check out the April Top Ten Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPEN DOORS and GENERIS for their partnership on this episode.

OPEN DOORS 

Get the latest FREE 2026 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. 

GENERIS

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

April Top Ten Leadership List

Books

Unreasonable Hospitality: The Field Guide – from Will Guidara

The Algorithm – from Jon McNeil

The 100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer – from Ken Costa

Articles

Are Young Adults engaging more at Churches? – from Barna

Anthropic seeks Christian Leaders help in shaping AI ethics

Podcast

The Pros Pro with Joe McLean

Koerner Office Podcast

Making It with Jess Ekstrom

Voices

Conway Edwards and Jada Edwards – pastors of One Community Church in Dallas

Josh Champion – Birmingham based founder of Wildcard

Chase Maasdorp – innovator, engineer, co-founder of Tour Caddy and part of the Overflow teamTop

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.