3 Empowering Books for Changemakers
Get curious, Cultivator!
We know that it takes work to bring about change at work and we want to help equip you with a toolbox to help you usher in that change. A lot of the groundwork starts with you as an individual, taking your own steps to empower yourself. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of three books for you, Changemaker! So grab a mug and get comfy, we’ve got a feeling you’re gonna like these reads.
1. If you want to start from the inside…Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
“Start With Why” was written by Simon Sinek, a New York Times bestselling author. In 2009, Simon started a movement with the goals of helping people get inspired at work, he then inspired their colleagues AND customers to get everyone inspired!!
With the third most popular TED video of all time, Simon has inspired millions and you could be next after giving this a read. “Start With Why” is a book that will challenge you to think differently and with that, get different results. Simon provides readers with a framework to help build purposeful and impactful movements-- all beginning with WHY.
2. If you want to know how to cultivate impactful culture…The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle
“The Culture Code” is your backstage pass into finding out the secrets of extremely successful groups and getting equipped to build a good culture. Another New York Times bestselling author, Daniel Coyle gives readers a look at some of the world’s most thriving organizations, including but not limited to Pixar, the San Antonio Spurs, and the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Team Six.
If you’re looking for a book that gets specific and goes in-depth about the culture-building process while leaning into storytelling about failures and common pitfalls, this one's for you. Daniel argues that culture isn’t something you are, but rather something that you do and that “no matter the size of the group or goal, this book can teach you the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can accomplish amazing things together.”
3. If you want to learn how a spark can start a fire….The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell
Here’s to seeing the world in a different way. In this book, Malcolm Gladwell explores the science behind viral trends concerning marketing, business, and overall human behavior. He explains that the tipping point can be defined as “that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire.” Just that one action can lead to more effects than we can fathom. Settle in as Malcolm explores this phenomenon and creates a space for change in the way all people overthink about sharing ideas.
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Start With Why by Simon Sinek
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
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