August 2024: Summer Reading Lists Aren’t Just for Kids! Our Top Book Picks to Finish 2024

This time of year, I can’t help but think about those reading lists synonymous with childhood summer breaks. Doesn’t it seem counterproductive to stop handing those out to adults? Reading keeps our brains sharp and opens our minds to processes or solutions to common problems we wouldn’t have otherwise thought of. If you want to finish 2024 strong, add these picks to your reading list ASAP.

Leadership

• “Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together, and Others Don’t” by Simon Sinek
  • Simon Sinek emphasizes that prioritizing a team’s well-being is paramount for excellent dynamics.
  • Read this if you want to be a leader who inspires, serves, and cares for the team that works for them — rather than focusing solely on numbers.

• “Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell” by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle
  • Having mentored crucial leaders at top-tech giants like Apple and Google, Bill Campbell’s advice helped create over a trillion dollars in market value. It’s a fascinating read that sheds light on Coach Bill’s legacy and codifies the wisdom of such a prolific businessman.
  • Read this if you want to learn how to manage your team effectively.