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A warm, challenging invitation to drop the armor and lead with a whole heart. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Dare to lead.

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Daring Greatly
Brené Brown
A warm, research-backed invitation to drop your armor and step into the messy, beautiful arena of authentic living.
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- reflective
- uplifting
- earnest
- conversational
02
Radical Candor
Kim Scott
An energizing, pragmatic masterclass in navigating the messy human dynamics of leadership with both honesty and heart.
Shares:
- supportive
- empathetic
- direct
03
Rising strong
Brené Brown
A compassionate, research-backed roadmap for turning your greatest failures into your most profound moments of growth.
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- reflective
- uplifting
- earnest
- conversational
04
Leaders Eat Last
Simon Sinek
An earnest, story-driven exploration of why psychological safety is the biological bedrock of every great team.
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- reflective
- uplifting
- earnest
- authoritative
05
Multipliers
Liz Wiseman
An energizing and practical guide to shifting from being the genius in the room to being the genius maker.
Shares:
- reflective
- authoritative
06
No Rules Rules
Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer
A provocative, fast-paced masterclass in stripping away corporate bureaucracy to unleash radical innovation and trust.
Shares:
- authoritative
07
The Making of a Manager
Julie Zhuo
A warm, practical mentor-in-a-book that transforms the terrifying leap into leadership into an approachable, step-by-step journey.
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- supportive
- earnest
- empathetic
- conversational
08
Originals
Adam Grant
An invigorating intellectual dinner party that leaves you feeling equipped to change the world, or at least your workplace.
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- conversational
09
Grit
Angela Duckworth
An empowering, research-backed dismantling of the talent myth that leaves you ready to tackle your most daunting long-term goals.
Shares:
- earnest
10
The culture code
Daniel Coyle
An energizing masterclass in the invisible forces that transform a group of strangers into a powerhouse team.
Feels:
- energizing
- thought-provoking
- collaborative
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Creative Confidence
Tom Kelley and David Kelley
A warm, practical masterclass in dismantling self-doubt and rediscovering the joy of everyday innovation.
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- uplifting
- earnest
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Start with why
Simon Sinek · 2009
An energizing masterclass in finding the beating heart behind your work and using it to inspire others.
Shares:
- reflective
- uplifting
- earnest
- authoritative

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