--- title: 14 Holiday Gift Ideas for Leaders description: This year, why not break away from the expected gifts and equip the leaders in your life with presents that are more meaningful instead? Here are a few. image: https://blog.leadercast.com/hubfs/leadercast-gift-guide.jpg --- - [Leadercast NOW](http://leadercastnow.com/) [<<   Back](https://blog.leadercast.com/blog) # 14 Holiday Gift Ideas for Leaders ### Leigh Harper ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5b583a7ff4d46c804bb3a5ad/5bab8d1453bd6735f7212933_icn-calendar.svg) 27 November 2018 ![](https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5b583a7ff4d46c804bb3a5ad/5bab8d144254bf5484cf5aa3_icn-comments.svg) 0 Comments Share this As the Peanuts gang is reminding us on the radio, “Christmastime is here.” It’s time to make your shopping lists and fill up those online carts. This year, why not break away from the expected knick knack gifts and equip leaders in your life with presents that are more meaningful instead? We’ve compiled a list of gift ideas that will make leaders’ lives easier, teach them something or simply help them have more fun. Happy shopping! 1. [A charitable gift in their honor](https://donate.worldvision.org/giftcatalog)Change the lives of a family in a developing country by purchasing a goat, medicine or bed net. Talk about servant leadership! 2. [A customizable message board](https://www.amazon.com/Changeable-Message-Massive-Letters-Numbers/dp/B079DPRLQP/ref=sr_1_41?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1535920241&sr=1-41&keywords=gifts+for+coworkers) These fun boards can be used in the office for inspiration or at home for entertaining. 3. [A classy backpack ](https://www.amazon.com/Kenox-Vintage-Backpack-College-15-inch/dp/B01NCISGXD/ref=sr_1_5?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1535920690&sr=1-5&nodeID=9479199011&psd=1&keywords=leaders)This subdued, gender-neutral bag can store a laptop for travel or everyday use. 4. [The Logo board game](https://www.amazon.com/Spin-Master-Games-Logo-Board/dp/B016IYJI5O/ref=sr_1_58?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1535921029&sr=1-58&keywords=board+game&refinements=p_n_age_range%3A5442388011)How much do you know about the brands you use every day? This game is informative and a tool for team building. 5. [A collection of clip cup holders](https://www.amazon.com/Drinking-Holder-Clamp-Office-Table/dp/B07144ZFV2/ref=asc_df_B07144ZFV2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198056621723&hvpos=1o5&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2588890934419941089&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010784&hvtargid=pla-349143120649&psc=1)These handy cup holders can prevent spills and save desk space in compact workspaces. 6. [A washable keyboard](https://www.amazon.com/logitech-washable-keyboard-k310-windows/dp/b008d1jrio/)Who doesn’t need this?  7. [Personalized stationery](https://www.vistaprint.com/stationery/note-cards?txi=15080&xnid=ContextualLeftNav_Note+Cards+(linked+item)_Stationery_All+Products&xnav=ContextualLeftNav_Category_Stationery)Handwritten notes are classy and timeless. Equip the leaders in your life with these polished pieces. 8. [A motivational pop socket](https://www.amazon.com/CocomoSoul-Mobile-Journey-Motivational-PopSockets-Smartphones/dp/B07B42XH6T/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536929716&sr=8-1&keywords=motivational+pop+socket) These popsockets, which fit phones or tablets, are practical and inspiring. 9. [Subscription box](https://www.purewow.com/home/best-subscription-boxes-for-everyone)From dog treats to wine to health products—whatever the recipient loves, there’s a box for that! 10. [Their favorite quote](https://www.etsy.com/market/custom_sign)Have their favorite quote made into a custom sign for their office or home. 11. [The gift of leadership](https://www.leadercast.com/)Fuel the leader in your life by purchasing tickets to [Leadercast Live](https://www.leadercast.com/positive-disruption) in May or [Leadercast Women](https://www.leadercast.com/ripple-effect-2020) in October! 12. [Thistle Farms travel set](https://thistlefarms.org/collections/bath-and-body/products/jet-set)These products were made by female survivors of human trafficking. Support this organization while giving the gift of freshness! 13. [NYTimes custom puzzle](https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/new-york-times-custom-front-page-puzzle)Commemorate a day that’s special for the individual or team by having it made into a puzzle. Your team can complete it and frame it in the office. 14. [Phone sanitizer and charger](https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/phonesoap-smartphone-sanitizer)Give the gift of energy and health, literally, with this device that charges your phone while sanitizing it. 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