Vision of Love: Creating a meaningful shared vision as a couple

This book is a gold-standard manual for effective leadership, grounded in research and written by premier authorities in the field. It describes leadership as a skill to be learned and a relationship that must be nurtured. The authors, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, identify five core practices of exemplary leadership: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. These practices are supported by numerous international examples and updated cases to address current challenges. The book emphasizes that leadership is not about personality but about an observable and learnable set of skills and abilities.

In 'The Desire Map', Danielle LaPorte introduces a revolutionary approach to goal-setting by focusing on how you want to feel in your life rather than just achieving specific goals. The book argues that traditional goal-setting methods often lead to burnout because they prioritize external achievements over inner fulfillment. LaPorte provides practical tools, including self-assessment quizzes, worksheets, and Desire Mapping exercises, to help readers identify their 'core desired feelings' in various life domains such as livelihood, body & wellness, creativity, relationships, and spirituality. By aligning goals with these feelings, readers can create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.