Top Takeaways: “Flow” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Subtitled: The psychology of optimal experience When I picked up Flow, I thought I knew what I was in for: a book about creativity. I mean I studied the flow state for years as part of my earlier creative direction career. So I thought reading this classic would be a...

Top Takeaways: “Quiet” by Susan Cain

Subtitled: The power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking Have you ever noticed who gets the spotlight at work? Or in meetings? Or even just… in life? It’s often the fast talkers. The loud ones. The people who can think on their feet and fill silence...

Top Takeaways: “Influence” by David Cialdini

Subtitled: The psychology of persuasion  This book is legendary. It’s been around since 1984 and shows up on almost every business or marketing must-read list. Cialdini lays out six principles of influence—like reciprocity, scarcity, authority, and social proof—and...

Top Takeaways: “Drive” by Daniel Pink

Subtitled: The surprising truth about what motivates us This book definitely surprised me with some mind-bending research! My top takeaway? I FINALLY understood why creative types and those working on creative or experimental projects, aren’t motivated by the standard...