
leaders as readers
a book group for the committed and the curious
Our book group is designed to stimulate thought, challenge assumptions, and inspire quality leadership.
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Leaders as Readers will meet every other month for 60-minute via Zoom. Think about the book group not so much as additive—another thing to do—but more as a ‘stepping aside’, creating space to see your work in new, and possibly, more meaningful ways.
Click to join and receive dates and times, Zoom link, discussion guides, and helpful updates. Participation is free; however, you must click the link and join.
The Requirements:
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Get the book
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Read the book
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Show up for the discussion
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Engage with openness
APRIL: Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose by Martha Beck

We live in an era of rising anxiety, often trying to think our way out, only to spiral back in. In Beyond Anxiety, Dr. Martha Beck reveals why anxiety is surging and how to transform it into peace, purpose, and joy. Using neuroscience and her expertise in sociology and coaching, Beck teaches us how to shift from the “anxiety spiral” to a “creativity spiral,” fostering innovative problem-solving, meaningful connections, and a calmer, more inspired way of life.
“In this straightforward yet sophisticated work, Beck once again demonstrates why Oprah Winfrey has called her ‘one of the smartest women I know.’” – Library Journal
JUNE: Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive by Kristin Neff

​Psychologist Kristin Neff expands her groundbreaking work to explore the balance between the tender and fierce sides of self-compassion. Tenderness helps us nurture ourselves, while fierceness empowers us to set boundaries, protect our needs, and create change. With cutting-edge research and practical exercises, Neff shows how embracing both sides of self-compassion can transform lives, particularly for women navigating societal pressures.
“An important new book from the world's leading researcher on self-compassion. Although the book is written explicitly to show women how to harness the power of fierce self-compassion, everyone should read Fierce Self-Compassion.” – Psychology Today
AUGUST: Surfing the Edge of Chaos: The Laws of Nature and the New Laws of Business by Gioja, Pascale, & Millman

In this thought-provoking book, the authors first outline traditional leadership models before introducing a framework for adaptive change. They challenge leaders to drive deep organizational transformation, emphasizing that equilibrium often serves as a precursor to decline. When a system reaches equilibrium, it becomes less responsive to changes in its environment—placing it at maximum risk.
​“This is a breakthrough book . . . must reading for any serious executive or student of organizational change.” – Warren Bennis, Founding Chairman of the Leadership Institute, University of Southern California
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