What's it about? Take Back Your Brain (2024) explores how patriarchal society programs women's thoughts with self-limiting beliefs, leading to feelings of anxiety, guilt, and shame despite their accomplishments. It offers strategies based on cognitive psychology and feminist theory to help women rewire their thought patterns, overcome internalized misogyny, and unlock their true potential, ultimately transforming their lives and creating new possibilities for themselves and the world. Introduction What’s in it for me? A handbook for rewriting your narrative Meet Sarah. Sarah, a talented 32-year-old software engineer, exemplifies how internalized misogyny can affect even highly accomplished women. Despite her impressive credentials, Sarah often battles self-doubt and anxiety. Growing up, Sarah internalized the message that women were less suited for STEM fields. This belief followed her into her career, manifesting as impostor syndrome in the male-dominated tech industry. In ...

What's it about? The Venture Mindset (2024) transforms your approach to business with insights inspired by venture capitalists. This guide reveals the secrets behind identifying groundbreaking ideas and making calculated risks, using examples from successful startups like Zoom. You’ll learn how to harness the power of long-term thinking, embrace dissent, and turn failure into a stepping stone for extraordinary success in any industry. Introduction What’s in it for me? Learn how to think like a successful venture capitalist. Have you ever wondered what it takes to spot a world-changing idea before it becomes obvious to everyone? How do you decide which innovations to back, especially in a crowded and competitive landscape? Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to bring your vision to life or an investor seeking the next big opportunity, the principles of venture capital can provide valuable insights. In this lesson, you’ll discover the strategies that venture capitalists use...

What's it about? Power Moves (2024) aims to help readers unleash their authentic power by stripping away external expectations and embracing their true selves as seen by God. It provides principles for tapping into the most powerful version of yourself, giving language to changing needs, acknowledging growth, and confidently living as you are in the eyes of God. Introduction What’s in it for me? Step into your full power. Our power can be stripped away in an instant: one moment we're walking tall, confident in our strength, the next, our souls are left feeling hollowed out and vulnerable. When this happens, we can easily fall prey to the illusion that power can be amassed through superficialities like job titles or relationship status. But true power doesn't flow from what we have – it blossoms from our potential. Make no mistake, the danger of powerlessness cannot be underestimated. When you've been stripped bare, it's natural to withdraw, to become anxious and...

What's it about? Focal Point (2022) delves into the secrets of high achievers, revealing how they identify their focal point to achieve optimal results in various aspects of their lives. It offers a comprehensive guide to personal management, helping you analyze your life, set focused goals, and create plans for success, ultimately achieving both professional success and personal satisfaction. Introduction What’s in it for me? Place your X to achieve more. In a nuclear power plant, a serious technical issue significantly reduced efficiency, leaving the engineers baffled. Unable to identify the source or the problem, they sought help from a nuclear power plant engineering consultant. The expert spent two days examining the control room instruments, making detailed notes and calculations. Eventually, he marked a specific gauge with a large black X, indicating the faulty component. Following his advice, the engineers repaired the apparatus, restoring full capacity to the plant. When ...

What's it about? Lagom (2017) introduces the Swedish attitude toward life that embodies the principle of “not too little, not too much, just enough.” It explores how this approach contributes to happiness and well-being – as evidenced by Sweden’s high ranking in the World Happiness Report – by being deeply rooted in community and responsibility. Introduction What’s in it for me? A more harmonious, fulfilling life. Linnea Dunne grew up in Sweden and moved to Dublin, Ireland when she was 19 years old. In Sweden, life was guided by lagom, a concept meaning not too little, not too much, just enough. Dunne loved her newfound freedom in Dublin but soon missed the balance inherent in Swedish life. Lagom likely originates from Viking times, when equal give-and-take was of paramount importance. That said, Lagom isn’t about mediocrity; it’s about finding balance in all aspects of life, whether that’s the right amount of milk in your coffee, or a considerate approach to community responsi...

What's it about? The Right Kind of Wrong (2023) explores the counterintuitive idea that embracing failure is essential for driving innovation and long-term success in organizations. It provides a framework for understanding the spectrum of reasons for failure and offers practical strategies for fostering a culture that encourages learning from mistakes. Introduction What’s in it for me? Unlock the power of failure to drive long-term success. Failure is usually something to be avoided at all costs, but leadership and management expert Amy Edmondson invites you to embrace a counterintuitive approach. In this Blink, you'll discover how to transform missteps into powerful opportunities for growth and innovation within your organization. The key lies in fostering psychological safety, which empowers your team to take risks, experiment, and learn from their mistakes without fear of reprisal. By understanding the spectrum of reasons behind failures and implementing practical strat...

What's it about? Build Like a Woman (2024) empowers you to transform entrepreneurial challenges into stepping stones. Harness resilience, leverage fear as a catalyst for action, and craft a standout brand with practical, actionable skills to build a business and life you adore. Introduction What’s in it for me? Learn to leverage your strengths as a woman in business. Have you ever felt the drive to start your own business but faced obstacles that seemed specifically tailored to challenge you as a woman? Do you wonder how others navigate these barriers and turn them into stepping stones for success? In this lesson, you’ll discover some essential strategies designed for women who aspire to break free from the corporate grind, and build a life and business they love. By understanding these principles, you’ll discover how to leverage your unique strengths, transform fear into action, and create a brand that truly resonates with your audience. In the first half of this lesson, we’ll d...