714 Shell's top 10 books to grow your career, build your confidence & spark creativity

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Apr 13, 2025

Discover a treasure trove of top book recommendations aimed at enhancing your career and creativity. From mastering emotional intelligence to developing effective leadership skills, the discussion covers transformative titles that inspire personal growth. Learn about the significance of daily journaling and the power of perseverance. The exploration highlights the art of communication and offers practical wisdom from influential authors, all designed to boost your confidence and foster professional advancement.

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The Dip: Quit or Persevere

Read "The Dip" by Seth Godin to learn when to quit and when to persevere.
It helps you understand if you're in a temporary dip or a situation you should leave.

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Improve Communication Skills

"The Communication Book" offers practical advice for improving communication skills.
It covers topics like influencing, negotiation, and presenting, with punchy, actionable tips.

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Overcome Self-Doubt

Read "Courage is Calling" by Ryan Holiday to overcome self-doubt and take risks.
Holiday's book, based on Stoic philosophy, explores bravery and managing fear.

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The Communication Book

44 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day

Roman Tschäppeler

Mikael Krogerus

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• Mentioned in 23 episodes

Scaling People

Tactics for Management and Company Building

Claire Hughes-Johnson

Scaling People is a detailed roadmap for company builders to put the right operating systems and structures in place to scale their companies sustainably. The book provides tactical guidance on crafting foundational documents, strategic and financial planning, hiring and team development, and feedback and performance mechanisms. It includes dozens of pages of worksheets, templates, exercises, and example documents to help create scalable operating systems and lightweight processes. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience as a Google and Stripe executive, Claire Hughes Johnson offers actionable insights and a human-centric approach to developing talent and building a sustainable, scalable company.

#78

• Mentioned in 124 episodes

The artist's way

a spiritual path to higher creativity

Ada Arbós Bo

Julia Cameron

This book presents a comprehensive method for artists to recover their creativity from various blocks such as limiting beliefs, fear, self-sabotage, and other inhibiting forces. It is designed to help individuals discover and develop their artistic potential, whether as writers, painters, poets, or musicians. The book emphasizes the connection between creativity and spirituality, providing step-by-step exercises to nurture creative expression as a consistent part of daily life.

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• Mentioned in 7 episodes

My Life in Full

Indra Nooyi

In *My Life in Full*, Indra Nooyi shares her journey from her childhood in India to becoming one of the world's most admired CEOs. The book provides a firsthand account of her career at PepsiCo, where she steered the company toward healthier products and environmental sustainability. Nooyi also discusses the challenges of balancing work and family life, advocating for better support systems for working families.

#521

• Mentioned in 34 episodes

Atlas of the heart

J. Willis Hurst

This book is a detailed medical atlas that provides extensive information and illustrations related to the heart and cardiovascular system. It is intended for medical professionals and students, offering a thorough resource for understanding cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

#164

• Mentioned in 79 episodes

The Creative Act

A Way of Being

Rick Rubin

In *The Creative Act: A Way of Being*, Rick Rubin distills the wisdom he has gained from a lifetime of working with artists across various genres. The book is not just about music production but about the broader creative process and how it applies to everyone's life. Rubin emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with a state of innocence, being aware of the world, and tapping into what he calls 'Source'—an infinite and constant flow of ideas and inspiration. The book is structured around 78 areas of thought, providing practical wisdom, philosophical insights, and encouragement for anyone seeking to enhance their creative expression.

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• Mentioned in 9 episodes

Sort Your Career Out & Make More Money

Shelly Johnson

Glen James

#220

• Mentioned in 62 episodes

The Dip

A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)

Seth Godin

In 'The Dip,' Seth Godin challenges traditional views on persistence and quitting. He introduces the concept of 'The Dip,' a challenging phase between starting and mastering a skill, which is necessary for growth and mastery. Godin distinguishes 'The Dip' from 'The Cul-de-Sac' (a dead-end situation) and 'The Cliff' (a risky situation), advising readers to quit the latter two but push through 'The Dip' to achieve significant rewards. The book provides practical advice on recognizing when to quit and when to stick with a project, job, or relationship, emphasizing that strategic quitting can lead to extraordinary success.

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• Mentioned in 16 episodes

Legacy

James Kerr

In 'Legacy', James Kerr delves into the culture and ethos of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team, one of the most successful sports teams in the world. The book reveals 15 practical lessons derived from the team's unique culture, which are applicable to leadership and business. These lessons include principles such as 'Sweep the Sheds' (promoting humility and collective responsibility), 'Whakapapa' and 'Tikanga' (underlining the importance of knowing one's roots and adhering to ethical behavior), and 'Black Box Thinking' (assuming responsibility and learning from failure). Kerr also emphasizes the importance of camaraderie, continuous improvement, and authentic leadership. The book provides a roadmap to potential greatness by embracing one's roots, striving for leadership, and growing within a team.

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• Mentioned in 14 episodes

The Quick Start Guide to Investing

Glenn James

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• Mentioned in 114 episodes

Courage Is Calling

Ryan Holiday

In 'Courage Is Calling', Ryan Holiday explores the virtue of courage through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The book breaks down the elements of fear, cowardice, bravery, and heroism, and shows how to conquer fear and practice courage in daily life. Holiday also shares personal anecdotes, including his own experiences with courage and cowardice, to emphasize the importance of choosing to act courageously despite the presence of fear.

In today's episode Shell shares her top 10 book recommendations for 2025. From mastering your mindset to becoming a better leader, these reads will help you grow at work and as a human. Find the links for them below:

The Dip by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3R7vl3U

The Communication Book by Mikael Krogerus & Roman Tschäppeler: https://amzn.to/4jqY93t

Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/4ibnXzE

Legacy by James Kerr: https://amzn.to/3R7vB2S

The First Rule of Mastery by Michael Gervais: https://amzn.to/3G4mmOA

The Quick Start Guide to Investing by Glen James & Nick Bradley: https://amzn.to/4j3cLGl

Sort Your Career Out and Make More Money by Shelley Johnson & Glen James: https://amzn.to/4ia7FGW

My Life in Full by Indra Nooyi: https://amzn.to/4j6W3Gf

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron: https://amzn.to/3YkwEAf

Scaling People by Claire Hughes Johnson: https://amzn.to/4iW1ZSe

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: https://amzn.to/4j3cO4Z

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin: https://amzn.to/4jpfdqv

(Yes, that’s 12... Shell snuck in a couple of extras 😉)

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