What are good books to read on teaching, leadership, philosophy etc.?

Question

just looking for good reads, always good to educate oneself so I just thought I would ask people's opinions on here. thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Sun Tzu's Art of War is full of that. Still being used in many military academy. Lots of it's philosophy is also used in Business world.

Other than that will be Miyamoto Musashi's Five Rings.

Favourite one will be Bible, New Testament is full of good teachings and life philosophy.

Answer 2

In addition to the Bible, I recommend Fighter's Fact Book I and II, A Bouncer's Guide to Barroom Brawling, Real Fighting, Tao of Jeetkunedo, and The Gift of Fear.

Answer 3

You can read some great articles here on effective leadership, hope this helps

http://www.effectiveleadership.nmaskuri....

Answer 4

The books that are part of my students black belt curriculum include

Sun Tzu - The Art of War. A great book on strategy and leadership

Tao Te Ching - The main philosophy of Taoism.

Miyamoto Musashi - A Book of Five Rings. Incredible book of philosophy, strategy and personal development by one of the greatest samurai who ever lived.

Moving Zen C. Nichol. A great story of a mans journey to Japan to study karate. It covers his growth in every way. A really inspiring book.

Tao of Jeet Kune Do - Bruce Lee. The master text for the modern martial artist.

Hope that helps

Answer 5

Some of the best books on leadership are 'business books'.

May I recommend for Leadership:

1. THE 48 LAWS OF POWER by Robert Greene

http://www2.tech.purdue.edu/cgt/courses/...

2. INFLUENCE by  Robert B. Cialdini

Books on  philosophy:

1. AN INTRODUCTION TO ZEN BUDDHISM by D.T. Suzuki

2. TAOISM: THE ROAD TO IMMORTALITY by John Blofield

3. THE WAY OF KOREAN ZEN by Kusan Sunim

4. BUSHIDO: THE SOUL OF JAPAN by Nitobe Inazo

5. THE MEDITATIONS by Marcus Aurelius (a Roman).