Executive Leadership

These are the resources I find myself recommending most often to leaders who want to think more clearly and lead with more intention.

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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success — Carol Dweck

Essential guide to growth mindset for leaders who want to unlock their team's potential and drive continuous improvement.

Now, Discover Your Strengths — Marcus Buckingham & Donald O. Clifton

Practical, encouraging case for leading from strengths instead of sanding yourself into average.

The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness — David Rendall

Turns your so‑called flaws into strategic advantages you can build around.

Forged In Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times — Nancy Koehn

Real leaders stay grounded and decisive when everything is uncertain.

What Got You Here Won't Get You There — Marshall Goldsmith

The habits that worked at one level can keep you stuck at the next; here’s how to evolve.

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln — Doris Kearns Goodwin

A masterclass in aligning strong, opinionated people toward a shared purpose.

Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter — Liz Wiseman

How leaders can amplify their team's intelligence and capabilities rather than diminishing them.

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World — David Epstein

Why breadth and adaptability often beat narrow specialization at the top.

Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Microinnovators — Karin Hurt & David Dye

Practical ways to build a culture where people speak up and improve things.

Harvard Business Review - Leadership

Curated articles and research on strategic leadership from world-class practitioners and researchers.

There are many more strong resources in this space. If you'd like, I can curate a personalized list based on your role and goals, or summarize these for your leadership team.

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