Almost every prominent leader shares one habit in common – the habit to read. During Barack Obama’s eight years in the White House, books were his sustaining source of ideas and inspirations, giving him new perspectives on the complexities and ambiguities of the human condition. What gave Nelson Mandela the strength in his quarter-century in jail? It was the stacks of history and law books that made him realize his own power to forgive.
Want to be the next great leader? Immerse yourself in the world of reading. Below are some recommendations from some of our student leaders.