📘 The Contemporary Leader by Tom Mawhinney, MBA, ICD.D
This is a fresh, no-nonsense guide for modern leaders in high-pressure roles. Instead of repeating the usual leadership theories, Tom Mawhinney gets right to the point with skills that matter today—like staying grounded under stress and staying sharp with new technologies. It’s clear, practical, and genuinely helpful for anyone leading through fast-changing times.
📘 Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Ph.D.
This bestselling book offers a powerful take on leadership—one that’s rooted in courage, honesty, and real connection. Brené Brown uses years of research to show how things like empathy, trust, and open conversations can truly shift team dynamics and workplace culture. If you want to lead with both strength and heart, this is a great place to begin.
📘 Loving What Is by Byron Katie
A quiet revolution in self-awareness, this book introduces “The Work,” a method of questioning stressful thoughts that cause unnecessary suffering. With just four deceptively simple questions, Katie helps readers unlock peace by challenging the stories they tell themselves.
📘 Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D.
Ever wanted to understand the cosmos but didn’t have time for a textbook? Tyson breaks down everything from dark matter to the Big Bang in short, witty chapters that are both mind-expanding and refreshingly readable. Perfect for curious readers looking for awe in bite-sized form.
📘 The Great CEO Within by Matt Mochary
Originally written for startup founders, this no-fluff manual is packed with systems that help any leader scale themselves—and their business. From managing your inbox to hiring better and running efficient meetings, it’s a tactical guide to becoming a calmer, sharper, and more effective CEO.
📘 Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky, Ph.D.
This science-meets-storytelling classic explains how chronic stress harms human health—and why animals like zebras don’t suffer the same fate. Sapolsky mixes biology, psychology, and humor to show how our constant mental chatter triggers physical damage, and what we can do to break the cycle.