Browse My Bookshelf
Some books are just meh. These? These are the ones that shake things up, call you out, and push you to be bolder, smarter, and more intentional—whether in your career, leadership, personal growth, or job search. These are the books I’ve dog-eared, highlighted, and filled with margin notes because they actually work.
I’ve broken them down into categories so you can find exactly what you need:
Because work should work for you. These books help you take charge of your career.
The ones that feel like wise friends, guiding you to be a better leader, mentor, and change-maker.
Résumés, interviews, networking—it’s all here, minus the outdated, generic advice.
No fluff, no gimmicks—just high-impact insights on how to lead with confidence and clarity.
Mindset, boundaries, communication, life design—if it helps you level up, it’s on this shelf.
Every book here has made a real impact on me, and if you’re ready to dig in, you can pull up a comfy chair and filter by category tags below. (Heads up: I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link—at no extra cost to you. So, if you grab one, you’re not just investing in yourself, you’re also helping me keep my book-buying habit alive. Win-win. 😉)
Ready to find your next great read?
The Anatomy of Peace
Resolving the Heart of Conflict
by The Arbinger Institute
The Anatomy of Peace uses a fictional story to powerfully show readers the way to transform conflict. We learn how they come together, how they help parents and children come together, and how we too can find our way out of the personal, professional, and social conflicts that weigh us down.
The Coaching Habit
Say Less, Ask More, and Change the Way You Lead Forever
by Michael Bungay Stanier
Learn how coaching can become a regular, informal part of your day so managers and their teams can work less hard and have more impact. Unlock your peoples' potential with seven essential coaching questions to demonstrate how--by saying less and asking more--you can develop coaching methods that produce great results.
The Designing Your Life Workbook
A Framework for Building a Life You Can Thrive In
by Bill Burnett, Dave Evans
Design the most important project of all: your life. This notebook allows you to dig deeper into your curiosities, motivations, and skills; define your goals; and track your progress. Work through innovative option-generating tools and exercises.
The EQ Edge
Emotional Intelligence and Your Success
by Steven J. Stein, Howard E. Book
Learn how the dynamic of emotional intelligence works. By understanding EQ, you can build more meaningful relationships, boost your confidence and optimism, and respond to challenges with enthusiasm-all of which are essential ingredients of success.
The EQ Leader
Instilling Passion, Creating Shared Goals, and Building Meaningful Organizations through Emotional Intelligence
by Steven Stein
Leadership is changing, both in look and practice; strictly authoritative approaches are quickly losing ground as today's workers discover the power of collaboration and the importance of interpersonal awareness. This book provides step-by-step guidance for leading from within this space, with evidence-based approaches for success.