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Our current favourite

Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is the Beginning and End of Suffering

by Joseph Nguyen

Nguyen provides a framework for recognizing and disentangling from unhelpful thoughts, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness. For leaders, this practice changes how they work: it enables them to respond to challenges with equanimity, make clearer decisions, and lead with authenticity.

The book emphasizes that by shifting how we perceive and interact with our thoughts, we can develop greater creativity, resilience, and connection, qualities that are essential for leadership in today’s complex environments. Don't Believe Everything You Think is a must-read for leaders who want to transcend mental barriers and inspire others with calm, centered, and insightful leadership.

Books

  1. Coaching for PerformanceJohn Whitmore
  2. Trust & InspireStephen M.R. Covey
  3. The Neuroscience of LeadershipTara Swart
  4. Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your CareerHerminia Ibarra

Talks

  1. The Revolutionary Power of Diverse ThoughtElif Shafak
  2. How To Turn A Group of Strangers Into A TeamAmy Edmondson
  3. Dangerous Times Call for Dangerous WomenPat Mitchell
  4. The Power of IntrovertsSusan Cain

Professional bodies

  1. International Coaching Federation
  2. Institute of Coaching
  3. The Coaches Training Institute
  4. The European Mentoring and Coaching Council

Podcasts

  1. The McKinsey Podcast
  2. Eckard Tolle: Essential Teachings
  3. HBR On Leadership
  4. Dare to Lead

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