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I'm reading these 12 books in 2026
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items A curated list of books to transform your thinking, systems & leadership with 12 months of strategic reading.
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Excellent book with simple, actionable steps. I've used information to decide which pieces to add to my studio.
7 Stages of Home Studio Evolution Guide
To understand how to get into a focused state calmly, study this book. It's first on my reading list for 2026.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success
I am very habit geared. Building habits reduces my stress and helps me stop my indecision. This book is one of my core reads.
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do
This book brought the 80/20 rule to life for me. When I read the question about what one thing I can do that will make all the other stuff unnecessary, my mind was expanded beyond anything I'd ever considered.
The ONE Thing: Simple Truth About Results
Small daily habits make a huge difference. I learned that my daily habits do not seem to make a difference until the difference becomes so evident that it is impossible to ignore. This book is a must-read.
The Slight Edge: Simple Disciplines to Success
Success comes through leadership, and leadership comes when we learn to deliver a consistent message in a way that builds trust. Charles shows us how to make message delivery so much better than anything I could have ever come up with on my own.
Bring The Zing: 5 Keys for Powerful Presentations
When I read this book, I began to understand how essential my self-talk is to my mental health.
What to Say When You Talk to Your Self
Brian Tracey is a standard for personal development. I've read this book several times and keep coming back.
Time Power: Proven System for More Done
You may have heard or read this. My challenge is implementing the principles in my own life - home, health, career, and volunteer service. When I see I'm performing a task or process more than once, I start making it a checklist.
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right
Leadership is the one skill that requires regular attention. This book breaks down 10 leadership principles and practices that have helped me elevate my leadership skills.
Leadership the Barack Obama Way: Teambuilding & Culture
This book taught me I can change, grow, pivot (overused word). I'm not made to stay static.
Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits
I've started to understand the genius in this book. It's a workbook more than anything. As I work through these steps, I am amazed at how my thinking about what branding is changes. It's about building trust, and it starts with self-trust.
BRAND YOUR NICHE: How Niche Branding Builds Million Dollar Businesses