Classic Books on Leadership - The following books reflect what we mean by Bio Leader Reporting, studying leader behavior in a social/historical context. Many could also be listed as academic titles. And, some are romantic stories, told to enhance reputation of the leader/corporation; use critical thinking skills.

1. Burns, J. M. (1978) Leadership. NY: Harper & Row. This book is a social/historical study of several leaders done with critical thinking.

2. Chandler, Alfred D. *1962) Strategy and Structure. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. Looks at history of leaders in GM, Dupont and other companies. Contrast to Phelan, James & Robert Pozen (1973) The Company State. Ralph Nader’s Study Group Report on DuPont in Delaware.  NY: Grossman Publishers.

3. Cleary, Thomas (1992) The Book of Leadership and Strategy: Lessons fo the Chinese Masters. Boston: Shambhala

4.  DeLorean, John Z. (and J. Patrick Wright) (1979) On a Clear Day You Can See General Motors. NY: Avon Books (A division of the Hearst Corporation).

5. Halberstam, David (1969) The Best and the Brightest. NY: Fawcett Crest.

6. Machiavelli, Niccolo (1610) Prince. Amsterdam/NY: DA Capo Press Theatrvm Orbis Terrarvm Ltd. English version 1968.

7. Manchester, William (1978) American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964. NY: Dell Book. Good source for charismatic leadership.

8. Masters, Roger D. (1996) Machiavelli, Leonardo, and the Science of Power. Notre Dame & London: University of Notre Dame Press. 

9. Nietzsche, Friedrich (1883-1888) The Will to Power. Translated by Walter Kaufmann & R. J. Hollingdale. NY: Vintage Books (Random House). Source for Superman & Superwoman theory of leadership. English 1967.

10. Selznick, Philip (1957) Leadership in Administration: A Sociological Interpretation. NY: Harper & Row, Publishers. Note: some may wish to move this to the academic list since it generates abstract leader principles.

11. Shakespeare, William (1595 or so) The Merchant of Venice. NY Washington Square Press Pocket Books.