This content is copyright of CelebMix.com. Reading as a Training Ground for Leadership Leadership rarely begins on a stage. More often it starts in silence-with books. Reading is not only a habit of curious minds but also a quiet rehearsal for future decisions responsibilities and influence. From biographies of historical figures to stories of fictional rebels every page adds a layer of perspective that lectures and presentations often miss. Some of the most effective leaders in business science and politics credit reading for shaping how they think act and speak.