Women are ascending to leadership roles in record numbers, according to McKinsey and LeanIn.Org’s latest Women in the Workplace report—just as all leaders face unprecedented challenges around digital transformation, economic volatility and hybrid work, according to Harvard Business Publishing’s global survey of leadership development professionals.
This context requires nuanced guidance for women advancing their leadership.
The best leadership books for women tackle the complexities of professional advancement head-on, moving past platitudes to deliver concrete strategies for specific challenges.
What makes today’s leadership literature particularly powerful is the diversity of voices—from women who are Fortune 500 executives to tech innovators—sharing their hard-won wisdom.
These ten standout books provide tried-and-true leadership principles and targeted insights for women leaders.