7 Books Every Conscious Leader Should Read
Over the course of our more than 100 episodes, Linwood Paul and Matt D’Amour of Subtle Distinctions, have been, proudly, our most repeated guests. So in an effort to compile some of their top advice for leaders and entrepreneurs, we have gathered all the books they have recommended across all their episodes.
How should leaders approach candor?
This book, mentioned in episode 8
‘A Culture of Candor’, serves as a guide
for Linwood and Matt to share their thoughts about the concept of candor, the nuances of sharing the truth and some answers on the best way candor should be approached.
Under the same topic of A Culture of Candor, the Co-Founders of Subtle Distinctions mention Nonviolent Communication as the perfect guide
for leaders and entrepreneurs who want to make sure their feedback comes across positively.
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team shares the five behavioral tendencies that explain why even the best teams struggle. After that, Lencioni offers a
step-by-step guide for overcoming those dysfunctions.
This book was also recommended in episode 8 ‘A Culture of Candor’.
How to get good at telling the truth?
Under the same umbrella that covers the question of effective communication, this book shares how the truth can set you free and promises to transform your life. Recommended in episode 8 ‘A Culture of Candor’.
In episode 11 ‘The Path To Action’, Linwood and Matt share Crucial Conversations as a critical book
for leaders. After reading it, you will have tools to uplift your dialogues and conversations in your personal and professional life.
It’s time to take your life to the next level. In this book, recommended in Ep. 48 ‘Excellence Without Attachment’, the author helps you go beyond your internal limits and guides you on a new set of skills and habits to liberate your authentic greatness.
Also featured on ‘Excellence Without Attachment’, Deep Work is a book to help you keep focused.
Cal Newport will navigate you from the tools to having a deep work ethic and a training regimen to support the skills you learn.
For more book recommendations and advice for leaders and entrepreneurs, tune in to our podcast Evolve CPG every Wednesday on your favorite listening platform.
Andreina Blanco
Content Manager of Evolve CPG
