A curated collection of the books that have shaped my work, thinking, and life. Some are business staples, some are about creativity and story, and some are personal favorites that push boundaries. Browse like you would a bookstore — by theme.

These are affiliate links, so if you do purchase, I may receive a small compensation. I only recommend things I GENUINELY like and/or use.

Leadership and Growth

Practical wisdom for scaling, culture, and leading with impact.

Boundaries

by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Building a Story Brand

by Donald Miller

Essentialism

by Greg McKeown

Fascinate

by Sally Hogshead

Launch

by Jeff Walker

Necessary Endings

by Dr. Henry Cloud

Start With Why

by Simon Sinek

The Power of Habit

by Charles Duhigg

The Ride of A Lifetime

by Robert Iger

Who Moved My Cheese?

by Spencer Johnson, M.D.

Story and Creativity

Because story is how we connect, and creativity is how we grow.

Bird by Bird

by Anne Lamott

Big Magic

by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Alchemist

by Paulo Coelho

The Art of Asking

by Amanda Palmer

The War of Art

by Steven Pressfield

Personal Growth and Mindset

On resilience, emotional intelligence, and showing up as a human first.

Braving The Wilderness

by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW

Daring Greatly

by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW

How To Be An Adult

by David Richo

It’s Not My Fault

by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Man’s Search for Meaning

by Viktor E. Frankl

Nonviolent Communication

by Marshall B Rosenberg, PHD

Rising Strong

by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW

Running on Empty 

by Jonice Webb PhD with Christine Musello, PsyD

Safe People

by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

Stop Walking On Eggshells

by Paul T. Mason, MS and Randi Kreger

The Courage To Be Disliked

by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

The Disease to Please

by Harriet B. Braiker, Ph.D.

The Gifts of Imperfection

by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW

The Mindful Manifesto

by Dr. Jonthy Heaversedge and    Ed Halliwell

The Untethered Soul

by Michael A. Singer

Personal Favorites (For the Brave and Curious)

These are the ones that push edges, make you think differently, or just light me up.

Hands of Light

by Barbara Ann Brennan

Magic Journey

by Kevin P. Rafferty

Mary Magdalene Revealed

by Meggan Watterson

Pussy: A Reclamation

by Regena Thomashauer

RICH AS F*CK

by Amanda Frances

Sex God

by Rob Bell

The Shack

by WM. Paul Young

Velvet Elvis

by Rob Bell

Culture and Equity

Books that challenge perspectives and expand what’s possible.

 

Me and White Supremacy

by Layla F. Saad

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