Go Put Your Strengths To Work by Marcus Buckingham
It gives a very clear framework, along with exercises, which will help you get to a deeper understanding of what it is that makes you and your team unique. The book cover looks a bit old and it sounds a bit textbooky, but don’t let that put you off.
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
Coaches, leaders, managers. This one is for you. If you want to dramatically level up the impact of your 1:1 conversations, then read this book by Michael Bungay Stanier. It will give you 7 amazingly simple questions that will transform your leadership style.
Switch by Chip and Dan Heath
When people ask me what books form my origin story (ok, no-one has ever asked me that), I will always give this one. It’s one of the books I read at business school that inspired me to pursue a career in change. First in consulting, then leading teams at Kraft Heinz, and now co-founding Wildest Dream.
The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhou
New to management? Want to be the best manager you can be? Excited, scared, confident, stressed about being a manager? Yes, yes, yes. Then read this - it’s a perfect companion for beginning your people management career.
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer
Erin Meyer does such an excellent job of breaking down where different countries sit across multiple dimensions of cultural difference (values) and most importantly, how you can bridge those differences.
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Not many people write books about values - but some of our greatest inventors live by values. This book charts Steve Jobs incredible life where he stood by his values to create some of the world’s most beautiful products.
Ikigai by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
These authors dive into the concept of Ikigai: your reason for being. They bring it to life with an exceptional concept which combines your Vocation, Profession, Passion and Mission.
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
Your phone isn't the problem, it's addictive by design. This book shows you how to take back your time and live deliberately.
The Wealth Money Can't Buy by Robin Sharma
Success by conventional measures isn't the same as a wealthy life. Robina Sharma shows you the eight forms of wealth that actually matter to live a more meaningful life.
Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
The feeling of being on top of everything is impossible. We can never escape our problems. Burkeman shows you what to strive for instead.
The Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé
Your blood sugar levels shape your daily energy, mood, focus and skin. Here's how to reduce glucose spikes in a simple, achievable way to give you more energy.
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
Your comfort instinct kept your ancestors alive. Now it might be holding you back. This book shows you why discomfort is the path forward.
The Joy of Movement by Dr Kelly McGonigal
Movement isn't just about the body. This book uncovers the science of why physical activity transforms how we feel, think, and show up in the world.
The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
What if every setback was actually pushing you forward? This book draws on history's greatest achievers to show you exactly how to make that shift.
Mindset by Dr Carol Dweck
This is a fundamental book for personal growth. A lot of people believe that their abilities are more or less fixed yet Dweck's research shows that this belief is not only wrong, but costly.