Sources

by Stephen R. Covey

First read: July 2020

Foundational principles for personal effectiveness based on character ethics and paradigm shifts

by Patty McCord

Insights from Netflix on creating compelling workplace culture

by Mark Schwartz

First read: October 2025

Reframing IT's role from service provider to strategic business partner

by Douglas Squirrel, Jeffrey Fredrick

First read: October 2023

Framework for improving team communication to enable agile transformation

by Henrik Kniberg

Comprehensive overview of Product Owner role and responsibilities in Agile

by Various

Comparison of project management methodologies with practical examples

by Rory Sutherland

First read: September 2021

Exploration of illogical solutions and creative thinking in problem-solving and marketing

by Mike Michalowicz

First read: November 2025

Guide to fully committing to business success and overcoming half-measures

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

First read: October 2023

Framework for systems that gain from disorder and volatility rather than merely resisting them

by James Clear

First read: April 2023

System for building good habits and breaking bad ones through small incremental changes

by Jim Collins, Bill Lazier

First read: December 2024

Principles for turning small ventures into enduring great companies

by Shawn Achor

First read: February 2023

Framework for achieving success by lifting others up rather than competing individually

by Matthew Syed

First read: April 2025

Framework for learning from failure using aviation safety principles applied to business and life

by Bruce Daisley

First read: March 2021

Guide to effective remote work and building culture in distributed teams

by Sir John Whitmore

First read: November 2022

GROW model for coaching, emphasizing asking open questions and guiding rather than directing

by Joost Minnaar, Pim de Morree

First read: January 2022

Stories and principles from innovative companies reimagining traditional workplace structures

by Cal Newport

First read: March 2025

Framework for cultivating focused work habits in an increasingly distracted world

by Melissa Perri

First read: October 2025

Guide to transitioning from output-focused to outcome-focused product management

by Jocko Willink, Leif Babin

First read: August 2023

Leadership principles from Navy SEAL experience emphasizing complete accountability

by Simon Sinek, David Mead, Peter Docker

First read: December 2023

Practical exercises for discovering personal and organizational purpose to inspire action

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

First read: August 2022

Examination of how randomness and probability are misunderstood in life and markets

by Oliver Burkeman

First read: February 2024

Perspective on time management accepting human limitations and focusing on what truly matters

by Jim Collins

First read: October 2020

Research-based framework including Level 5 Leadership, Hedgehog Concept, and getting the right people on the bus

by Jim Collins, Morten T. Hansen

First read: March 2021

Research on thriving in uncertainty through concepts like firing bullets before cannonballs and productive paranoia

by Harvard Business Review

First read: March 2022

Collection of essential articles on emotional intelligence in leadership and workplace effectiveness

by Bent Flyvbjerg, Dan Gardner

First read: August 2024

Research-based insights into what makes large-scale projects succeed or fail

by Massimo Pigliucci

Practical guide to applying Stoic philosophy to modern life

by Seth Godin

Principles for creating remarkable ideas that naturally spread through communities

by Various

First read: October 2020

Audible series examining high-performing organizations from British Olympic teams to RADA

by Leil Lowndes

First read: January 2023

Practical techniques for improving conversation skills and building rapport

by Dale Carnegie

First read: March 2024

Classic principles for building relationships and influencing others through genuine interest

by Chris Bailey

First read: April 2024

Framework for managing attention to increase productivity and creativity

by Tim Urban

Humorous exploration of procrastination featuring the panic monster and instant gratification monkey

by Kim Scott

First read: December 2021

Framework for addressing bias, prejudice, and bullying in the workplace to create inclusive environments

by Daniel Priestley

First read: October 2020

Framework for building personal influence and becoming recognized in your industry

by Simon Sinek

First read: July 2022

Explores how great leaders create environments of trust and cooperation where teams naturally thrive

by L. David Marquet

First read: October 2023

Framework for using language to empower teams and enable better decision-making

by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman

First read: April 2025

Biographical exploration of Stoic philosophers and their practical wisdom

by Henrik Kniberg

Clarification of MVP concept emphasizing learning over minimal features

by Dominica DeGrandis

First read: June 2025

Techniques for visualizing work to identify bottlenecks and improve flow

by John Doerr

First read: January 2021

Guide to implementing OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for organizational goal setting and execution

by Various

Accessible explanation of Agile coaching principles through relatable narrative

by Chris Voss

First read: July 2020

FBI negotiation tactics for building trust, using tone of voice, mirroring, and identifying black swans

by Reed Hastings, Erin Meyer

First read: June 2021

Netflix's culture of freedom and responsibility, emphasizing talent density and removing traditional controls to maximize creativity

by Malcolm Gladwell

First read: July 2023

Investigation into factors beyond individual merit that contribute to extraordinary success

by Ray Dalio

First read: May 2023

Systematic approach to decision-making through radical transparency and idea meritocracy

by Kim Scott

First read: November 2021

Framework for effective feedback balancing caring personally with challenging directly

by Christina Wodtke

First read: October 2025

Practical guide to implementing OKRs with focus on achieving critical organizational goals

by Verne Harnish

First read: May 2021

Comprehensive framework of principles and habits for successfully scaling organizations

by Patrick Lencioni

First read: May 2020

Strategies for breaking down organizational silos and improving cross-functional collaboration

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

First read: May 2022

Exploration of risk, asymmetry, and the importance of having personal stake in decisions

by Cal Newport

First read: February 2025

Approach to sustainable productivity rejecting burnout culture for meaningful work

by Simon Sinek

First read: August 2020

Framework for inspiring action by starting with purpose rather than product or process

by Ryan Holiday

First read: May 2025

Exploration of finding inner calm and clarity through Stoic principles

by Tom Rath

Assessment tool for identifying and developing natural talents and strengths

by Leidy Klotz

First read: July 2024

Exploration of why we overlook subtractive solutions and how doing less can achieve more

by Charles Duhigg

First read: February 2024

Science-based approach to building deeper connections through communication

by Thomas Erikson

First read: August 2021

Communication and personality framework using color-based categorization to understand different behavioral types

by General Stanley McChrystal

First read: April 2022

New organizational model for complex environments based on adaptability and decentralized decision-making

by Matthew Skelton, Manuel Pais

First read: September 2025

Framework for organizing teams around platform and stream-aligned models to reduce cognitive load

by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling

First read: January 2021

Framework for executing strategy through WIGs, lead measures, scoreboards, and cadence of accountability

by Robin Sharma

First read: January 2024

Morning routine methodology for personal productivity and achievement

by Patrick Lencioni

First read: March 2023

Model for identifying natural working styles and creating energizing work environments

by Hamdi Ulukaya

Alternative approach to leadership focusing on people and values over traditional CEO metrics

by Sun Tzu

Ancient Chinese military strategy text with applications to business and competition

by Robert I. Sutton

First read: May 2024

Practical strategies for handling difficult people and toxic workplace behavior

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

First read: November 2024

Collection of philosophical aphorisms challenging conventional wisdom and cognitive biases

by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

First read: September 2022

Theory of rare, high-impact unpredictable events and their disproportionate influence

by Richard Shotton

First read: December 2023

Behavioral science insights applied to marketing and consumer decision-making

by Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman

First read: April 2025

Year-long collection of Stoic wisdom for daily reflection and practice

by Patrick Lencioni

First read: February 2020

Framework identifying five common pitfalls that prevent teams from working effectively together

by Patrick Lencioni

First read: May 2020

Framework for organizational health through four key disciplines leaders must maintain

by Robert I. Sutton, Huggy Rao

First read: June 2024

Guide to strategically adding or removing organizational friction to improve effectiveness

by Patrick Lencioni

First read: May 2020

Defines three essential virtues of ideal team players: humble, hungry, and smart

by Simon Sinek

First read: June 2022

Framework for long-term thinking in business, emphasizing continuous improvement over winning

by Eric Ries

First read: April 2021

Guide for implementing lean startup principles in established organizations

by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, James Noel

First read: March 2022

Framework for developing leaders at different organizational levels through six critical leadership passages

by Patrick M. Lencioni

First read: July 2020

Examination of leadership motivations distinguishing reward-centered from responsibility-centered leaders

by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford

First read: June 2025

Novel illustrating DevOps principles and IT transformation through engaging narrative

by Mark Manson

First read: October 2020

Counterintuitive approach to living well by choosing what to care about and focusing on priorities

by Mark Rober

Reframing failure as learning opportunity through gamification mindset

by Gene Kim

First read: July 2025

Novel exploring developer experience and technical transformation from engineering perspective

by Matt Abrahams

First read: November 2024

Techniques for impromptu speaking and handling unexpected communication situations

by Daniel Kahneman

First read: August 2020

Exploration of two systems of thinking: fast intuitive System 1 and slow deliberate System 2, and their impact on decision-making

by Patrick Lencioni

First read: January 2022

Framework identifying anonymity, irrelevance, and immeasurement as core causes of job dissatisfaction

by Ipsita Dasgupta

Strategy for driving organizational change by finding allies and partners

by L. David Marquet

First read: April 2022

Leadership model shifting from leader-follower to leader-leader through intent-based leadership

by Gene Kim, Steve Yegge

First read: December 2025

Exploration of developer experience and coding practices that create flow and productivity

by Various

Visual explanation of Agile principles using simple analogies

by Alexander Wagner

Research on intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for ethical behavior in business

by Spencer Johnson

Parable about adapting to change and avoiding over-specialization in evolving environments

by Mike Robbins

Argument for authenticity and vulnerability in professional environments

by Simon Lancaster

First read: July 2023

Techniques for persuasive communication and influential leadership language

by Gene Kim, Steven J. Spear

First read: September 2024

Framework for organizational structure using slowification, simplification, and amplification principles

by Colin Bryar, Bill Carr

First read: August 2021

Amazon's working backwards process, leadership principles, and mechanisms like the bar raiser

by Patrick Bet-David

First read: November 2024

Strategic thinking framework for planning and executing business decisions