Episodes
*REBROADCAST* A Promised Land by Barack Obama: the ultimate lessons i…
Hey! I'm taking a two week mid-year break from fresh episodes, so ICYMI, here's a rebroadcast of the most popular episode of 2021 so far (which incidentally is my favourite book of the year... so far). About the book A …
Best books of 2021 so far (part 2): my favourite books I've read this…
Hey, have you subscribed to the bookmark newsletter? A fortnightly email with book reviews and ideas of what you should be reading next. Click here to subscribe . This week, it's time for another quarterly check in on my favo...
Turning Right by Kay Bretz: why you need to let go of success, in ord…
About the book A compelling, un-put-downable account of recreational marathon runner Kay Bretz’s transformation into one of the best ultra runners in the world. The reader follows the author during his physical, mental and pr...
Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese: how to learn t…
About the book We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and …
Rare Breed by Sunny Bonnell and Ashleigh Hansberger: the seven traits…
About the book Throughout our decade of aligning leaders, we witnessed an alarming lack of acceptance for unique people and “crazy” ideas that don’t fit the mold. We responded with our book Rare Breed to tear up the rule book...
Three essential books that all leaders should read
Something different this week on the podcast. I've had a lot of conversations recently with leaders who are struggling to adapt to hybrid working, who are facing challenges in their teams, or who are just feeling overwhelm...
Effortless by Greg McKeown - why life doesnt' need to be so hard
ABOUT THE BOOK As high-achievers, we’ve been conditioned to believe that the path to success is paved with relentless work. That if we want to overachieve, we have to overexert, overthink, and overdo. That if we aren’t perpet...
Little Black Stretchy Pants (The Unauthorised Story of Lululemon) by …
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A World Without Email by Cal Newport - why you need to rethink your r…
About the author Cal is a c omputer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to my academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal is particularly interested in our st...
1,000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly - why you shouldn't focus on the milli…
I’m talking about something a little bit different this week, it’s not a book, but an essay. And one that is talked about and referenced regularly on podcasts and in other books. I have quite strong feelings about the …
Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans: Why you don't nee…
About the book At last, a book that shows you how to build— design —a life you can thrive in, at any age or stage Designers create worlds and solve problems using design thinking. Look around your office or home–at …
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy: the one question t…
In this episode I mention a podcast which I've recently recorded with my friend Shane Hatton, all about learning. You can find the links to listen to it here , or search Phone Calls with Clever People on your podcast …
Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson: the principles behind w…
About the book Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what …
*REBROADCAST* The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris: Happiness is not the…
HEY! It's the Easter long weekend so I'm enjoying a short break and sharing this popular episode from the back catalogue that you may have missed. It's also one of the books I've shared the most over the last ten …
The five best books I've read in 2021... so far!
A slightly different episode this week as I wrap up the first quarter of 2021 (I know, how did that even happen?!) with a round up of the five best books I've read so far. Some are new books, some …
Thriving Mind by Dr Jenny Brockis: how to get smarter by looking afte…
Business Bookshelf affiliate stores for Book Depository (Global) or Bookshop.org (US) in your browser. Or you can buy me a coffee . About the book In Thriving Mind. Dr. Jenny Brockis has draws on deep research and 30+ years o...
Think Like a Rocket Scientist by Ozan Varol: how to solve more compli…
Consider supporting the podcast with your next book purchase. Save the Steph’s Business Bookshelf affiliate stores for Book Depository (Global) or Bookshop.org (US) in your browser. [00:00:00] Welcome back to Steph's Business...
Magnetic Stories by Gabrielle Dolan: how to find the stories that bri…
About the book Your brand is the stories people share about you when you’re not in the room, and it’s these brand stories that determine if people buy from you, employ you, work for you or invest in you. When …
Think Again by Adam Grant: why you need to rethink your life
About the book Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there’s another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily ...
Company of One by Paul Jarvis: why you need to be better, not bigger
About the book The only person you need to start and run a highly profitable and sustainable company is you What if the real key to a richer and more fulfilling career was not to create and scale up a …
A Promised Land by Barack Obama: the ultimate lessons on leadership
About the book A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy. In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs...
Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles: the real secrets to li…
Hey there, if you like this episode, please consider buying your next book from my Book Depository or Bookshop (US) affiliate sites, or buying me a coffee . About the book "Only staying active will make you want to live …
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: why you need to choose words with…
About the book Matthew McConaughey has been keeping diaries for 35 years as a way of recording his thoughts and “trying to work out the riddle of life”. These diaries formed this book. As he puts it he “took a …
Anything You Want by Derek Sivers: the surprising way to grow a compa…
About the book In this book, Derek tells you everything he learned from starting, growing, and selling CD Baby, compressed into an entertaining and useful one-hour read. No secrets held back, Derek shares the biggest mistakes...