- Leadership Essentials with Brett Esslinger
- Posts
- If you’re not reading, you’re not leading.
If you’re not reading, you’re not leading.
Want to lead better? Start with a book.
Hey leader,
It’s a simple truth with massive impact:
Readers are leaders.
And leaders who stop reading… stop growing.
If you want to level up your leadership this summer, one of the most strategic investments you can make is in your reading rhythm.
We’re not talking about reading for leisure—we’re talking about reading to lead.
To stretch your thinking.
To get wisdom without the wounds.
To learn from decades of someone else’s experience in just a few hours.
📖 Proverbs 4:7 (NIV)
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”
Books are one of the most accessible, affordable, and transformational tools a leader can use.
🔥 Want to grow fast? Read slow.
Don’t skim. Soak.
Here’s how to make the most of your summer reading:
✅ Read with a highlighter in hand
✅ Take notes you can revisit
✅ Ask: How can I apply this?
✅ Recommend the best ones to your team
📚 Need a few titles to start with?
Here are 3 summer game-changers (click the title to grab your copy) :
Want to go deeper in your leadership this summer?
Let’s talk. Coaching + curated resources can accelerate your growth.
Your future is too important to leave on the shelf.
Keep turning pages,
