11 (more) Books that offered me wonderful guidance as a School Leader
11 books and one amazing podcast
Here is my first list of 25 books from July 2022
Books
These are the books that have had a big positive impact on my development in the last 20 months or so.
As you can see, I have been focusing on Communication and Strategic thinking.
Psychology/ Socio-Emotional Learning
These books completely transformed my thinking about interpersonal relationships and collaboration, especially the ones that are complex or difficult
Nonviolent Communication - Dr. Marshall Rosenberg
Possible - William Ury
HBR 10 best reads on Negotiation
Strategic Thinking and Innovation
These books helped me think more clearly about systemic change, strategy and broader environmental factors that influence change
Good Strategy/ bad Strategy - Richard Rumelt
HBR’s 10 must reads on leading digital transformation
The New World Order - Ray Dalio
The Lean Product playbook
HBRs 10 must reads 2024 (Articles 1, 4, 7, 9)
Communication
These books have helped me improve my communication - presenting, writing and crafting of messages
Smart Brevity - Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwatrz
Story Worthy - Mathew Dicks
On Writing - Stephen King
Sense of Style - Steven Pinker
Podcast: Tim Ferris Show
This podcast has been the greatest gift for me as a leader
My podcast diet is just a ton of amazing Tim Ferriss Podcast episodes! Some of my favorite guests this year - William Ury, Claire Hughes Johnson, Sheila Heen, Morgan Housel, Guy Laliberte, Apollo Robbins, Sam Corcos, Arthur Brooks, Richard Koch, Jake Muise, David Maisel, Seth Godin, Bonny Hundreds (I had to stop, I was listing almost all the guests, lol). And there are over 700 brilliant episodes to choose from.
My point is - This podcast is just a gift for leaders.