Recommended reading

Books we keep returning to, organized by the tension they speak to, each with a note on why it’s worth your time and what to take from it. Full Access members see the notes; everyone sees the list.

People Orientation and Outcome Orientation

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Happiness at Work: Maximizing Your Psychological Capital for SuccessJessica Pryce-Jones

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Patients Come Second: Leading Change by Changing the Way You LeadPaul Spiegelman and Britt Berrett

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Powerful Leadership Through Coaching: Principles, Practices, and Tools for Leaders and Managers at Every LevelMichael K. Simpson

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Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of TalentSydney Finkelstein

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Seeing the Unseen

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Intuition at Work: Using Your Gut Feelings to Get AheadJessica Pryce-Jones

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No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of ReinventionReed Hastings and Erin Meyer

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Accepting the Present and Unlocking Potential

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Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters MostDouglas Stone et al.

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Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your HumanityKim Scott

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The Human Margin: Building the Foundations of TrustKatherine A. Meese and Quint Studer

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The Progress Principle: Using Small Wins to Ignite Joy, Engagement, and Creativity at WorkTeresa M. Amabile and Steven J. Kramer

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Empowerment and Control

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The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and GrowthAmy C. Edmondson

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Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone SmarterLiz Wiseman

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Warmth and Competence

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Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole HeartsBrené Brown

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Leading with Kindness: How Good People Consistently Get Superior ResultsWilliam F. Baker and Michael O'Malley

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Outliers: The Story of SuccessMalcolm Gladwell

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The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes EverythingStephen M. R. Covey

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Humility and Healthy Ego

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Humbitious: The Power of Low-Ego, High-Drive LeadershipAmer Kaissi

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Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't KnowAdam Grant

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Defending the Team and Expecting Responsibility

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Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside ThemGary Hamel and Michele Zanini

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The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful GroupsDaniel Coyle

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General

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Leadership in Turbulent TimesDoris Kearns Goodwin

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Trust & InspireStephen M. R. Covey

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Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable ResultsJames Clear

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