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👩💼💼 Essential Reads for Women Leaders in Corporate America
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items As a single mom and a people leader in corporate America, these books and podcasts have helped me find success in the workplace and build steps to financial freedom.
A must-read for anyone who wants to lead people, not just projects. It’s full of real stories, tools, and insights that make leadership feel more human and far more effective.
Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
A reminder that your power is in your reaction, not their behavior. “Let them” has become my new mantra for boundaries, self-respect, and emotional freedom.
The Let Them Theory: Life-Changing Tool
A life-changing read that teaches you how to stop shrinking and start showing up as your real self. Honest, relatable, and packed with clarity.
Daring Greatly: Courage to Be Vulnerable
I bought a copy for each person on my team when our company was going through significant org changes.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Who doesn’t have 7 minutes to build a better you?
7 Minute Leadership - Podcast
Jon spoke at our sales meeting and I enjoyed his message and delivery.
All It Takes Is A Goal - Podcast
Simplifying your health
Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee - Podcast
I love this has a secret entrepreneur
How I Built This with Guy Raz - Podcast
Who doesn’t love Oprah?!
Oprah's Super Soul - Podcast
My go-to for getting smarter with my money. Suze gives practical advice, real examples, and the kind of tough love that genuinely helps you level up financially.
Suze Orman's Women & Money podcast
Habit resets, live a healthier life, how to deal with difficult people, and more! Mel keeps it real.
The Mel Robbins Podcast
My favorite listen when I need a boost. The Resilient Mind Podcast blends psychology, motivation, and practical tools that help you stay focused and mentally strong.
The Resilient Mind | Podcast on Spotify
Guides you through mindset, spirituality, and performance.
The Pathway To Your Results - Podcast
Discusses holistic and alternative approaches used in psychotherapy, counseling, coaching and healing sessions.
Therapy Chat - Podcast
I’m a servant leader and I enjoyed reading this as a leader in corporate America
Leaders Eat Last: Why Teams Pull Together
Simon argues that great leaders and organizations inspire action by starting with their purpose ("Why") instead of their products ("What").
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire
Challenge the status quo, develop a culture, connect people, and lead the tribe.
Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us: Godin, Seth
A timeless guide to communication and connection. It reminded me that kindness, curiosity, and listening are real superpowers.
How to Win Friends & Influence People
A spiritual, reflective classic. It reminded me to pause, observe, and consider the journey of self-discovery over destination.
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, Gunther Olesch
One of the most real books I read during my healing. It helped me turn self-sabotage into self-love and transformation.
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
A timeless reminder about how we interpret reality. One of those books that actually changes how you live.
The Four Agreements: Guide to Freedom
Highly recommended for helping sharpen intuition and trust yourself again. Very empowering.
The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals
I read this because I wanted more presence, wonder and meaning in the everyday.
The Alchemist: A Modern Classic of Magic
Adding this to level up communication and confidence in leadership after all my life shifts.
Framework to being a better boss and a better colleague.
Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss
A practical guide that helped me say no with confidence and protect my emotional space.
As a recovering people-pleaser, this book has helped me tremendously! It's also an easy read.
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide
Brave conversations that helped me feel less alone in healing and courage.
Unlocking Us with Brené Brown - Podcast
An empowering guide to navigating the workplace as a woman. Sandberg’s insights made me rethink ambition, collaboration, and how I show up in meetings and boardrooms.
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Practical, research-backed advice on building confidence that lasts. This book helped me trust my voice, take risks, and embrace leadership opportunities I might have shied away from.
The Confidence Code: Science & Art of Self-Assurance
A wake-up call about negotiation and self-advocacy. This book reminded me to ask for what I deserve in every part of my professional life.
Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide
A brilliant book on how leaders can amplify the intelligence and talent of their teams. It helped me see the power of coaching, mentoring, and lifting others up.
Multipliers, Revised and Updated: Unlocking Secrets
Practical, bold, and inspiring advice for women in business. Krawcheck’s guidance on building influence and navigating challenges gave me actionable tools for career growth.
Own It: The Power of Women at Work
A roadmap for stepping into bigger leadership roles without hesitation. This book encouraged me to take ownership of my ideas, voice, and impact.
Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women
Eye-opening insights about how women are judged differently in leadership roles. This book helped me navigate bias with confidence and authenticity.
The Likeability Trap: Break Free & Succeed
A practical guide on breaking habits that hold women back at work. This book helped me see where I was self-sabotaging and how to step confidently into leadership.
How Women Rise: Break 12 Habits Holding You Back
Inspiring stories and actionable lessons about empowering women everywhere. It reminded me why lifting others is as important as climbing myself.
The Moment of Lift: Empowering Women
A game-changer for confidence and presence. Amy’s insights on body language and mindset helped me feel and appear more powerful in any room.
Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self - Amy Cuddy
Full of research and stories about women who lead. A guide that reminded me of the strategies, sacrifices, and strength needed to succeed at the top.
Leading Women: 20 Influential Women on Leadership
A clear, actionable roadmap for owning your voice and building influence. This book reminded me that leadership is earned by presence, not perfection.
The Confidence Effect: Women's Guide to Attitude
Taught me how to tackle tough conversations and build trust in my team. A no-nonsense approach to leading with clarity and authenticity.
Fierce Leadership: Bold Alternative to 'Best' Practices
Essential for anyone stepping into a new leadership role. This book helped me plan, adapt, and build credibility from day one.
The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Success
Practical insights and personal stories about navigating leadership as a woman. A motivating reminder that challenges can be opportunities for growth.
Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons
Encouraged me to embrace risk and imperfection in leadership. This book reinforced that daring to act beats waiting for perfection every time.
Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More
A bold, empowering guide for women who want to challenge outdated systems and create space for real leadership impact.
Lean Out: Truth About Women, Power & Work