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Flourishing Favorites
Your go-to guide for professional development
Explore this curated collection of expert-recommended tools featured in our monthly podcast segment, 'Flourishing Together.'
Each season, our guests share handpicked recommendations designed to help you flourish in your career and elevate your lifestyle.
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Growth + Development
Drive by Daniel Pink: The surprising truth about what motivates us.
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown: Encourages embracing your authentic self and overcoming fears of imperfection.
Brave Women at Work Book Series A collective of dynamic women uniting to share authentic stories of leadership, confidence, and resilience.
Atomic Habits by James Clear: Focuses on small changes that lead to remarkable results.
Return to Love by Marianne Williamson: Discusses principles of love and inner peace.
Rise Sister Rise by Rebecca Campbell: Emphasizes the rise of the feminine and personal empowerment.
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: Conquer your hidden fear and take life to the next level
Read What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith: How successful people become even more successful.

Heart-Based Leadership
Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way by Robin Gerber: Leadership lessons inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt.
Expansive Impact by Sarah Young: Strategies for increasing your influence and impact in professional settings.
Red Teaming by Bryce G. Hoffman: Techniques for critical thinking and overcoming organizational failures.
The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins: Guides transitions into new roles and maximizing the impact in the first three months.
Radical Candor by Kim Scott: A handbook for those who are looking to find meaning in their job and create an environment where people love both their work and their colleagues.
How to Win Friends by Dale Carnegie: Rock-solid, time-tested advice that has carried countless people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives.

Strategic Thinking + Negotiation
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight: Insights from the founder of Nike about building a brand and corporate culture.
Ask For More by Alexandra Carter: Enhancing negotiation skills and self-advocacy.
Good Strategy, Bad Strategy by Richard Rumelt: Explores the difference between effective strategy and misguided goals, providing clear frameworks for creating actionable strategies.

Wellness + Mindfulness
Read Stillness is Key by Ryan Holiday: Explores the importance of inner peace.
Read The Surrender Experiment by Michael Allen Singer: Find happiness by letting go.
Listen Insight Timer App for meditation, sleep, and relaxation.
Meditate Steve Noble’s YouTube Channel Guided meditations for various aspects of well-being.
Reflect + Write The 5-Minute Journal: Tool for daily reflection to promote mindfulness and gratitude.
Read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch: Life lessons and advice for achieving your childhood dreams.
Read Chasing Perfection by Rachel Brooks: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, and Self-Love.

Career Planning
Listen Your Guide to the Top Career Podcasts of 2024. These career podcasts provide insights, advice, and inspiration for exploring new fields, advancing, and staying updated.
Read Pivot by Jenny Blake: Evaluate your career options and move forward without getting stuck.
Listen The Flourish Careers Podcast: A workshop-style career show with actionable step-by-step guidance.
Read Find Your Why by Simon Sinek: Discover your underlying motivations, clarifying career decisions and directions that align with a deeper sense of purpose.
Read How to Score a Date with Your Potential Employer by Yolanda M. Owens: Have by you ever thought about how much dating and looking for a good job have in common?
Read What Color is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles: Your guide to a lifetime of meaningful work and career success.

Planning + Organization
Franklin Covey Planner: Tools for time management and effective planning.
Appointed: Keeps you organized and inspired with planning tools, desktop essentials, and more. Because beautiful tools inspire beautiful work.