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Our book recommendations advance the conversation on leadership, culture, and people development, offering thoughtful perspectives grounded in real-world experience.

Recommended Reading

culture ignited

Culture Ignited:

5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership

Culture Ignited explains how leaders can guide their teams through rapid change with simple, repeatable practices. Culture change strategist Jason Richmond and coauthors Jeanne Kerr and Malcolm J. Nicholl share practical ways to strengthen culture, support people during shifting priorities, and stay focused on what matters most. The book offers clear guidance for building adaptive leadership habits that help organizations move forward with confidence and stay ahead of the competition.

“A superb follow-up to Culture Spark, Culture Ignited dives deeper into how we shape our organization’s culture to thrive. Well researched and highly readable.”

Marshall Goldsmith
Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach for10 years and New York Times #1 Bestselling Author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

culture spark

Culture Spark:

5 Steps to Ignite and Sustain Organizational Growth

In Culture Spark, Jason Richmond, founder and CEO of Ideal Outcomes, offers a roadmap for leaders committed to strengthening their organizational culture. The book reveals how to uncover cultural gaps and shape environments where people can thrive with clarity, purpose, and energy. It also shows that strong culture is the driving force behind meaningful customer experiences.

Jason walks the reader through steps that help teams work better together, build trust, and stay aligned as the organization grows.

“A powerful framework for using company culture to create value. Definitely a strong weapon for any leader.”

Leonardo De Biasi
Business Development Director, Techedge Group

harness time

Harness Time and Free Your Mind

Harness Time and Free Your Mind by Linda Newlin, MCC, is a science-based guide for leaders and professionals seeking better control of their time, reduced mental overload, and sustainable productivity. The book explores how unconscious habits weaken focus and performance. Drawing on decades of executive coaching experience, Linda presents her updated Drop It Process to help readers build intentional behaviors that strengthen decision-making, communication, and long-term effectiveness.

“Harness Time and Free Your Mind is a game-changer for anyone looking to reclaim control over their life, energy and productivity. Linda’s book provides practical strategies to break free from self-limiting thoughts and behaviors, allowing you to not only improve your focus and efficiency but also finds greater joy, peace and well-being.”

Marshall Goldsmith
NYTimes #1 Best Selling Author of An Earned Life, Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get you There.

integrated leader

The Integrated Leader:

Creating Organizations That Thrive (Coming 2026)

The Integrated Leader by Linda Newlin, MCC, presents a comprehensive framework for aligning leadership behavior, organizational systems, and workplace culture to support long-term performance and resilience. It connects strategy, human development, and operational design into a unified model. This book serves as a blueprint for leaders navigating growth, complexity, and transformation.

“Read The Integrated Leader, learn and apply Linda Newlin’s brilliant concepts to your workplace culture, and watch your organization thrive!”

Ken Blanchard
Coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Servant Leadership in Action