The Arable Leader with Karl Martin Building a Leadership Library: Reading for Growth as Leaders
Apr 8, 2025
Join leadership practitioner Jonathan Hewitt, content lead Emily Sanders, and Arable coach Emma Wilson as they dive into the transformative power of reading. Jonathan shares his curation strategy, emphasizing diverse perspectives to challenge beliefs. Emily champions physical books for better retention, recommending 'Multipliers' and 'Leaders Eat Last.' Emma highlights the restorative nature of reading daily and suggests 'The Road Less Traveled' for fostering responsibility. Together, they explore how literature shapes leadership growth and encourages thoughtful reflection.
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Leaders Read To Grow
- Leaders read because they are humble, hungry, and ambitious to grow.
- Reading signals a mindset of continual learning and curiosity.
Morning Reading And Reflective Walks
- Emma starts her day by reading something thought-provoking and then walking to reflect.
- She uses silence after reading to let ideas settle before the day begins.
Annotate Physical Books For Retention
- Prefer physical books and read with a pen to annotate and retain more.
- Audio books sacrifice diagrams and retention, so use them selectively for commute listening.
