Add These Coach-Recommended Leadership Books to Your 2024 Reading List
The new year is a great time to do some self-reflection. To that end, we’ve asked some of our Women in Retail-recommended career coaches what leadership books they’ve enjoyed so you can add them to your 2024 reading list, nail those resolutions, and grow as a leader both at home and in your career. Let us know which ones resonate with you!
- “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel Pink
- “Breath” by James Nestor
- “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman
- “Humor Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life” by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
- “Atomic Habits” by James Clear
- “Effortless” by Greg McKeown
- “The First 90 Days” by Michael Matkins
- “Multipliers” by Liz Wiseman
- “One Thing” by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan
- “Quiet” by Susan Cain
- “The Mountain is You” by Brianna West
- “Positive Intelligence” by Shirzad Chamine
- “Love as a Business Strategy” by Mohammed F. Anwar
- “Living Untethered” by Michael A. Singer
- “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinel
- “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni
- “Self-Compassion” by Kristin Neff
- “The Obstacle is the Way” by Ryan Holiday
- “Atlas of the Heart” by Brené Brown
- “Let’s Talk About Hard Things” by Anna Sale
- “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk
- “Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office” by Lois Frankel
- “The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves” by The Arbinger Institute
- “The Infinite Game” by Simon Sinek
- “Grit” by Angela Duckworth
Thank you to the following coaches for their recommendations:
- Ran Wei Baker, Communications and Executive Coach, Project:Presence
- Kathleen Seeley, Founder and CEO, Massively Human
- Elaine Lou Cartas, Business and Career Coach for WOC+Allies
- Lesli Rotenberg, Leadership Development Coach and Consultant, Founder Bay
- Marlo Yvonne, Creator and Owner, The Mustard Seed Project
- Jamila Brown, Co-Founder and Career Strategist, 5 Minute Career Hack
- Christina McFadden, Founder and CEO, Blue Door Partners
- Nancy Westcott, Head of Client Sales and Strategy, Coaching Right Now
Just a heads up, “Atomic Habits” by James Clear is listed twice as #5 and #16 – let’s get another book in there!
Thanks for catching Natasha!
The leadership book recommendations from Women in Retail resonate with my own journey. I vividly remember a time when I was navigating a complex leadership transition and turned to a recommended book for guidance. Its strategies and perspectives not only helped me overcome challenges but also shaped my leadership style. If you’re looking to elevate your leadership skills, consider exploring these recommended books at https://echelonfront.com/books/.