There are two basic types of leadership book.

The first is the philosophical book. Books in this category are full of fresh ideas and illustrative stories that are meant to inspire. Reading them feels good, and finishing them feels even better. They're empowering. The best books of this type include one or two key concepts that stick with us long after we've turned the last page, influencing our future behavior; the others give us a temporary boost of energy and enthusiasm before they're forgotten.The second type of leadership book is the practical book. These books forego inspiration and ideology for marching orders. Full of specific guidelines and tactics, the most effective practical books become trusted manuals for doing business well.Do Better Work is a rare book that falls in both categories. In it, author Max Yoder weaves the philosophical and the practical together, seamlessly and to great effect.