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5 Books Every CEO and Leader Should Read | Leadership Lessons | Ajit & Satish | Podcast

Leadership is rarely shaped by titles or positions. It’s shaped by the ideas we absorb, the mistakes we reflect on, and the frameworks that quietly change how we think. In this video, we share 5 books that have deeply influenced our leadership journey—books that challenged our assumptions, reshaped how we lead people, and grounded our approach to decision-making, culture, storytelling, and impact. From navigating accountability and vulnerability, to building remarkable brands and understanding change at a human level, these books offered practical insights that stayed with us long after the last page. Whether you’re leading a team, building an organisation, or figuring out your own leadership style, this reading list is a great place to start. Books discussed include themes around: Leadership and accountability Brand and differentiation Storytelling as a leadership skill Evidence-based impact and decision-making Vulnerability and trust in leadership Timestamps 00:45 – The Five Temptations of a CEO – Choosing results over status 02:45 – Purple Cow – Building remarkability and brand differentiation 04:50 – Storyworthy – Storytelling as a leadership skill 06:55 – Poor Economics – Evidence-based thinking and real impact 09:10 – Dare to Lead – Vulnerability, trust, and courageous leadership 11:15 – Final thoughts & key takeaways Subscribe to our channel and never miss the latest episodes:    / @twofounderswalktinto   About Ajit Sivaram and Satish Manchikanti - They are the co-founders of U&I Trust and Change+. About U&I - U&I is a nonprofit organization committed to transforming lives through education and community engagement. Our two core programs are U&I Teach and U&I Empower. U&I Teach provides after-school tutoring and mentorship to underprivileged children across India, helping bridge the education gap. U&I Empower creates volunteering opportunities for corporate employees, enabling them to give back through meaningful, impact-driven experiences. At the heart of U&I are our core values: #bethechange #bigaudaciousimpact and #inthistogether About Change+ - The organization helps people become the leaders they’re meant to be. The leadership training journeys blend self-awareness, real-world practice, and people-first thinking, helping teams lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. From emerging managers to senior leaders, Change+ designs learning experiences that teach leadership. Follow them on LinkedIn: Ajit Sivaram -   / ajit4949   Satish Manchikanti -   / satish-manchikanti   Visit our Website: https://uandi.org.in/ Volunteer With U&I: https://uandi.org.in/volunteer Partner With U&I: https://uandi.org.in/csr Work With U&I: https://uandi.org.in/hiring Donate to our Cause: https://ui.danamojo.org/ Follow Us: Instagram:   / uandi.org.in   LinkedIn:   / u&i-charity   YouTube:    / uanditv   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ZaR7H... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0a5... #podcast #genz #leadership #ngo #entrepreneur #management