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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 27 MIN

Why Leadership Books Keep Getting It Wrong

from Only Human – News, Analysis, and Insights from the World of Human Performance · host Dr. Tony Kern

How many leadership books do you own—or have actually read? If your shelves look anything like mine, you probably have dozens. But here’s the question: Are they helping, or just collecting dust? In today’s episode, Dr. Tony Kern dives into why so many leadership books miss the mark. He’ll challenge the assumptions behind popular leadership advice, explore what real-world leaders actually do differently, and ask if there’s anything truly worth keeping from the leadership shelf.

How many leadership books do you own—or have actually read? If your shelves look anything like mine, you probably have dozens. But here’s the question: Are they helping, or just collecting dust? In today’s episode, Dr. Tony Kern dives into why so many leadership books miss the mark. He’ll challenge the assumptions behind popular leadership advice, explore what real-world leaders actually do differently, and ask if there’s anything truly worth keeping from the leadership shelf.

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