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Wisdom That Fuels the Work

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Some of these I’ve read cover to cover. Others are on my “must-read next” list. But all of them are books that challenge perspective, deepen understanding, and align with how I lead, grow, and build. From leadership and strategy to resilience, communication, and AI. 

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Leadership & Growth Mindset

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  1. "The Infinite Game" – Simon Sinek
    Focuses on leading with a long-term vision, not just short-term wins.

  2. "Dare to Lead" – Brené Brown
    Empathy, vulnerability, and courageous leadership in action.

  3. "Mindset" – Carol Dweck
    The foundation of growth mindset thinking—essential reading.

  4. "Atomic Habits" – James Clear
    Small shifts → big impact. Systems thinking for personal growth.

  5. "Leaders Eat Last" – Simon Sinek
    Why psychological safety and servant leadership matter.​​​

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Resilience & Emotional Intelligence

  1. "Option B" – Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
    Navigating grief, setbacks, and building resilience.

  2. "The Obstacle Is the Way" – Ryan Holiday
    Stoic wisdom for turning challenges into strength.

  3. "Emotional Intelligence" – Daniel Goleman
    A classic that reframes success through self-awareness and empathy.

  4. "Rising Strong" – Brené Brown
    How we rise after failure—and own our stories.

  5. "Grit" – Angela Duckworth
    Passion + perseverance as predictors of long-term success.

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Strategy & Business Growth

  1. "Good Strategy Bad Strategy" – Richard Rumelt
    A razor-sharp look at what real strategy is—and isn’t.

  2. "Playing to Win" – A.G. Lafley & Roger L. Martin
    Proven strategic frameworks from P&G's transformation.

  3. "Measure What Matters" – John Doerr
    OKRs in action—aligning mission to measurable goals.

  4. "The Lean Startup" – Eric Ries
    Continuous innovation through agile testing and learning.

  5. "Blue Ocean Strategy" – W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne
    Escape the competition by creating uncontested market space.

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Product Management & Innovation

  1. "Inspired" – Marty Cagan
    A go-to guide for building products people actually love.

  2. "Hooked" – Nir Eyal
    Psychology behind habit-forming products.

  3. "Sprint" – Jake Knapp
    The 5-day process to solve problems and test ideas quickly.

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AI, Future of Work & Tech

  1. "The Coming Wave" – Mustafa Suleyman
    One of the most grounded yet visionary reads on AI’s future.

  2. "AI Superpowers" – Kai-Fu Lee
    East vs. West perspectives on the rise of AI and what it means.

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