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The Bookshelf
Curated annual lists and deep-dive reviews of transformative leadership books.


Owning Your Morning Before the World Takes It: Lessons from The 5 AM Club
Many leaders are successful by traditional standards, yet quietly exhausted. The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma invites you to stop reacting to the day and start designing it. Reclaim control of your time, focus, and leadership capacity by learning how to lead yourself before you lead others. Discover the 6 key lessons that transform mornings into a strategic advantage for sustainable leadership.
Karen Atiles
6 days ago5 min read


Leadership Book Recommendations 2026: 18 Essential Reads
Stay ahead in 2026 with our 8th annual curated leadership reading list. As complexity and expectations rise, leaders must stay curious and grounded. We’ve selected 18 essential books focused on the core challenges of the modern leader: communication, resilience, strategy, and team culture. Whether you are building your own 2026 growth plan or looking for the perfect gift for your team, these research-backed titles offer the tools to lead with clarity and intention.
Karen Atiles
Dec 19, 20257 min read


Unlocking the Stress Cycle: What Burnout Teaches Us About Completion, Connection, and Control
We're exploring key lessons from the Nagoski sisters' bestselling book, Burnout , and sharing strategies for managing the stress cycle. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” and still running on empty, you’re not alone. In their powerful book Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle , twin sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski crack open the myth that managing stress is about doing less or becoming more efficient. Instead, they argue that it’s about c
Karen Atiles
Oct 22, 20256 min read


Worldly Wisdom from Charlie Munger: What Poor Charlie’s Almanack Taught Me About Better Thinking
Dive into the timeless wisdom of Charlie Munger. His insights from Poor Charlie's Almanack offer profound lessons for better thinking and sharper judgment. Read our latest blog post to uncover 5 key takeaways! Some books are written to impress. Others, like Poor Charlie’s Almanack , are written to last. This collection of talks, insights, and mental models from Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s brilliant and often blunt business partner isn’t filled with fluff. It’s filled wit
Karen Atiles
Jun 9, 20255 min read
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