Reading for Clarity
A small collection that shaped how I think about work, relationships, and life
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Next-Level Leadership
Never Split the DifferenceThis is the only book on negotiation I’ve ever read that I could actually put into practice at work and in life. It even helped me get out of a jam one morning when I forgot to wish my wife a happy birthday before rushing off to work. That alone made it worth reading, and I’ve continued to use its lessons regularly ever since.
The Confidence CodeThis book contains the best definition of “confidence” I’ve ever seen and explains why confidence is a skill in its own right, not just something to enhance other abilities. Explored through the lens of high-performing women, it provides a roadmap anyone can use to elevate their confidence to the next level.
The Art of PossibilityA unique reframing of effective leadership that focuses on the possibilities we often overlook rather than the problems we usually see. This book opened my mind to connected, creative approaches to leadership and showed me how shifting my perception of myself and others can lead to extraordinary results.
Career Growth Esssentials
Please Sit Over ThereHow do you succeed when no one expects you to? How do you succeed when people don’t even expect you to be in the room? Fortunately, the author shares the lessons she learned navigating these and many other challenges while rising to the highest levels of Corporate America. This is more than a collection of strategies, it’s a powerful memoir filled with perspective and grace.
The FormulaFor the longest time, I struggled mightily to understand why the highest performers didn’t always get the biggest rewards, not just at work, but in many areas of life. This book finally helped me see how success truly works, and why our expectations are often based on a limited understanding of it.
Never Eat AloneDon’t make the mistake I did by thinking this book is just about networking over lunch. It offers a compelling, practical framework for understanding how relationships shape your ability to get things done, unlock future opportunities, and maximize your success. Follow its principles, and your path becomes not only easier, but more enjoyable too.
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Personal Growth
Untethered SoulThis is the first book I recommend to anyone serious about personal development. Unlike other books in the genre, it is written clearly and uses examples that are easy to grasp. Don’t let that fool you. The concepts are deep and life-altering. It’s one of the few books I re-read regularly, gaining new insights each time.
AwareVery few books combine the scientific rigor of brain science with the openness to spiritual wisdom the way this one does. Without favoring one approach over the other, it explores how our minds work, what awareness truly is, and how we can experience life more fully.
Non-Violent CommunicationThere’s a trap I hope you avoid. If you only look at the surface of this approach and try to implement it without understanding the underlying concepts, you’ll struggle and may write it off as unrealistic. But if you go deeper, the practical power it unlocks to connect and create change is nothing short of miraculous.