Reading

The shelf.

Books I have recommended on LinkedIn, with the line I gave each one at the time. Not a canon — just what stayed with me.

01
Trillion Dollar Coach
Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle
Leadership insights from Silicon Valley's legendary coach.
The best leaders put the team first and build a culture of collaboration and trust. They are honest and candid with feedback, they are relentless learners, and they understand that leadership is about relationships. I recommend it to anyone who leads people.
02
American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company
Bryce Hoffman
Gripping narrative on Ford's dramatic turnaround during the financial crisis.
As an ex-Ford employee I now understand where the blue bars and red diamonds on the growth charts came from. Mulally's relentless focus on teamwork, transparency and accountability is a lesson for anyone in a leadership role.
03
Mindset
Carol Dweck
Transformative perspective shift on embracing challenges and growth.
It helped me understand myself, and the people around me. A must-read for parents.
04
Influence
Robert Cialdini
Unravels the psychology behind persuasion and decision-making.
05
Pre-suasion
Robert Cialdini
A deep dive into the art of influencing decisions before they happen.
06
The Gap and the Gain
Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
Empowering guide to achieving personal and professional excellence.
07
Stumbling on Happiness
Daniel Gilbert
Explores the quirks of human perception and the pursuit of joy.
08
A Promised Land
Barack Obama
A compelling journey through leadership and challenges.
It brims with hope — the successes and the failures, and the resilience to recover and come back stronger.
09
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson
Unveils the fascinating life and insights of a tech visionary.
10
Lost Connections
Johann Hari
Eye-opening exploration of societal factors affecting mental health.