Great business leaders know that expanding one’s mind through reading is an essential element for success. Because of the constant demands on their attention, though, many company heads have trouble finding time to read full-length books on a regular basis. This is why a majority of leaders choose to read blog posts instead.
The average blog post captures much of the wisdom and insight found in a full-length book, but it only requires a fraction of the time commitment. For leaders looking to fit some reading into their demanding schedules, here are 15 of the most popular and influential blogs on leadership:
Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt, who refers to himself as a “virtual Mentor, is a New York Times bestselling author. In his blog, he covers topics such as how leaders can feel less overwhelmed, how they can maximize their daily efforts, and how they can achieve greater balance between their professional and personal lives.
The John Maxwell Co.
Since 2009, John Maxwell has kept an active blog, publishing new posts on a weekly basis. He adheres to the motto “everything rises and falls on leadership” and writes to help leaders live up to their responsibilities.
Leadership Insights by Skip Prichard
A CEO in the for-profit sector, Skip Prichard writes a blog with a wide variety of information, from book reviews to interviews with influential figures, such as Condoleezza Rice. He aims to help leaders identify their strengths and improve their creativity.
Wayne Dyer
During his career, Dr. Wayne Dyer wrote more than 20 bestselling titles on an assortment of self-improvement topics. His team continues to post his thoughts and ideas on his blog, where leaders will find thought-provoking excerpts from his books. In addition, his website features a quote section, where readers can find daily inspiration.
Leadership Freak by Dan Rockwell
Dan Rockwell employs the tagline “empowering leaders 300 words at a time” on his blog. His short-form posts have achieved top rankings among leadership blogs shared on social media since 2012, finishing either in first or second place. Rockwell has leadership experience in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
Leadership Now by Michael McKinney
The Leadership Now blog is a source for leaders who wish to challenge their thinking and explore new ways of approaching the world. Posts vary in scope from helping people find the leader within, independent of their position, to new books to watch out for each month.
Curious Cat by John Hunter
On Curious Cat, John Hunter focuses on how leaders can improve their management. He writes on such themes as lean thinking, customer focus, and innovation. Hunter has leveraged his platform on the Internet to help leaders since 1995.
Lead from Within by Lolly Daskal
Based in New York City, Lolly Daskal serves as the founder of Lead from Within, and her blog reflects more than 30 years of experience as a leadership consultant and executive coach. Her blog and social media channels have amassed a following of more than 1.7 million people.
ReadyToManage by Jon Warner
Jon Warner, a business professional with a background in organizational psychology, writes weekly for his blog, ReadyToManage. He has achieved readership numbers of roughly 3,000 people per post, and each piece of writing emphases a different core principle of management.
Jon Gordon Blog
The Jon Gordon Blog follows the theme “developing positive leaders, organizations and teams.” Gordon holds a graduate degree in education, and he has dedicated his career to developing strong leadership principles that people can apply at any level, from local school districts to Fortune 500 companies.
Mark Sanborn
Mark Sanborn has established his career as a public speaker with an emphasis on helping leaders develop their skills. In addition to his regular engagements, he hosts a weekly blog that features his writing and video clips of his speeches.
Mike Figliuolo
Alongside his business, thoughtLEADERS, LLC, Mike Figliuolo runs a blog for leaders looking to advance their careers and their businesses. His interests include establishing a personal leadership philosophy, allocating energy effectively, and communicating ideas.
Kevin Eikenberry
An established speaker, author, and leadership coach, Kevin Eikenberry posts almost daily on his blog, Leadership & Learning. His areas of focus are working with teams, improving organizational culture, and guiding change.
Michael Rogers
Michael Rogers, rated one of the Top 101 Great Leadership Speakers by Inc. magazine, owns Teamwork and Leadership, based in Cedar City, Utah. His blog features separate threads for teamwork and leadership-related topics, complete with links to both text and video posts.
Great Leadership by Dan McCarthy
Dan McCarthy directs the Executive Development Programs for the business and economics school at the University of New Hampshire, and he maintains his blog as a separate project. He often invites guests to write posts to enhance the diversity of ideas and perspectives available to readers.