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Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility by Patty McCord Why pick it up: For road-tested advice, mixed with humor and irreverence, to help you create a culture of high performance and profitability. How to Think: A Survival Guide for the World at Odds by Alan Jacobs Why pick it up: We live in contentious times when we all need to give the divisive issues we face some serious thought. at's especially true when it comes to ideas and people we disagree with and those we label as the "repugnant cultural other." New Power: How Power Works in a Hyperconnected World by Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms Why pick it up: To learn how to tap into the participatory energy of your organization and create sustainable success. The Little Book of Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit by Amy Johnson, PhD Why pick it up: Drawing on a combination of neuroscience and spirituality, this book will show you small changes you can make in your everyday life that will help you stop your bad habit in its tracks. The World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech by Franklin Foer Why pick it up: To learn how to restore your inner life, private contemplation, autonomous thought and solitary introspection. Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone by Satya Nadella Why pick it up: For a set of reflections, meditations, and recommendations presented as algorithms from a principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement—for himself, for a storied company, and for society. Looking for some titles to add to your reading list this summer? We’ve gathered our own top picks and included some that our readers have found life changing. Here are six titles we recommend that you pack along with your picnic basket. 6 Leadership Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List executiveexcellence.com | Taking you from what is to what is possible© | 877.223.1428 We’re proud to offer end-to-end Leadership Development Training and Coaching Solutions. Call us to explore next steps: 877.223.1428 If you’re an avid reader, you’re likely on a continuous journey for discovery and self-improvement. These titles will give you new insight about the changing definition of power, the impact of technology on our lives, and the ability to make immediate changes that will have a sustainable impact. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
