Best of Everyone Else: Recommended Resources for Leaders

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach had been recommended to me for months and I finally got to the short story. I found it to be a beautiful and layered allegorical story that explores themes of self-improvement, excellence, individualism and courage. I love how it does so in a way that readers of all ages can enjoy it, and while I've only read once, I imagine it's a gem that presents more and different messages with each subsequent read.

Scaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson is a generous offering to team and company builders everywhere. Claire pulls on her incredible company building experiences at Google and Stripe to share the best of what she's learned with frameworks and templates that can be used by all.

I finally got around to Poor Charlie's Almanack. Charlie Munger's focus on psychology as a critically misunderstood would be enough! Further, his push for us all (including Higher Ed!) to continue to make multi-disciplinary learning a priority in our lives, makes this a must read. Charlie's references, wit and self awareness make this a one of a kind read.

A succinct exploration to help us actively strive to always be learning and become self aware to the traps that so many of us get caught in through either inertia, social thought bubbles or maybe just laziness...

The book I wish I had when I was making the transition from Individual Contributor to Manager. She thoughtfully articulates many of the common scenarios we find ourselves in as Managers and provides flexible frameworks and strategies in how best to get everyone rowing together. Something for new Managers to keep close by.

Hard to imagine a life better lived or a story better told than by Nirvanna and the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl. What stands out to me is how he never lets an opportunity for adventure pass him by, and how he finds gratitude from every experience. Surprisingly hilarious too.