When I first became a manager, I was terrified. I had worked my way up from server to front desk, then to Operations Manager, and eventually to General Manager, and I suddenly realized how much I had to learn about leadership. Thatβs when I turned to self-help books. The titles on this list are ones that shaped me most, whether they were recommended by incredible mentors, my Fortune 500 company, or chosen through personal discovery. Each one transformed how I lead and think today.