Books
Any book by Brene Brown (researcher, author, lecturer, and motivational speaker who has studied shame, vulnerability, empathy, and courage).
Any book by Suze Orman (an American financial advisor, author, and podcast host).
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell (Summary: explores the power of rapid, intuitive decision-making)
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink (Summary: intrinsic motivators—autonomy, mastery, and purpose—are key to high performance and satisfaction).
Hidden Potential, The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant (Summary: innate talent vs. potential developed through learning, character building, and opportunities)
It Didn’t Start with You by Mark Wolynn (Summary: explores how unresolved trauma from ancestors can manifest as unexplained issues like anxiety, depression, phobias, and chronic pain in current generations)
Managing Up: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges by Harvard Business Review (Summary: a quick guide for cultivating a mutually beneficial relationship with your manager)
Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day by Amishi P. Jha (Summary: a self-help book that explains how to combat distraction and improve focus through mindfulness, using science-backed, 12-minute-a-day exercises)
Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones (Summary: supporting young professionals on how to overcome fear and live boldly)
Soar! Build Your Vision from the Ground Up by T.D. Jakes (Summary: practical advice for turning vision into reality)
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt (Summary: the sharp rise in youth anxiety and depression since 2010 is due to a “great rewiring of childhood” from play-based to phone-based)
The Artist Way by Julia Cameron (Summary: a 12-week guide to approaching creativity through a spiritual connection including exercises)
The Garden Within by Dr. Anita Phillips (Summary: a faith-based guide using neuroscience and scripture to teach how to cultivate emotional well-being to overcome trauma and live a more powerful life)
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch (Summary: based on Pausch lecture about achieving childhood dreams and living a meaningful life)
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle (Summary: emphasize mindfulness, detaching from thoughts, accepting reality, and connecting with your inner being to find joy)
Wolfpack: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game by Abby Wambach (Summary: based on commencement speech, a manifesto for women to reject old rules and embrace collective leadership)
Worthy, How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life by Jamie Kern Lima (Summary: teaches readers to overcome self-doubt and build unshakable self-worth to achieve their goals)
