1. Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull
"The unpredictable is the ground on which creativity occurs," says co-founder of Pixar Ed Catmull in his book Creativity, Inc.
This book is a great read for someone that seeks to manage a creative culture without stifling creativity and yet taking mediocre ideas and turning them into award winning results such as "Toy Story."
One of my favorite points is around how Ed says "I can't remember a single [creative genius] who could articulate exactly what this vision was that they were striving for when they started. In my experience, creative people discover and realize their visions over time and through dedicated, protracted struggle." This point allows the reader to realize that sometimes you have to start something without knowing exactly what the end result will be. So get going.
2. Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat
A playfully illustrated book that teaches you details such as the chemistry reactions that salt plays within food, yet makes you laugh when you read things such as whipping mayonnaise as if you were being chased by a shark.
3. First 90 Days by Michael D. Watson
A useful read for anyone starting out a new role or new job. Michael highlights the importance of securing early wins that are aligned with your boss' goals.
4. The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work by Michelle King
Michelle is the Director of Inclusion at Netflix and she writes about how instead of women having to change themselves to assimilate to society that is made for men, instead society should change for women.
5. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Set in North Carolina, this book is a bestseller written from the endearing perspective of a girl that lives in the marsh lands of the deep south. A wonderfully written tale of hope after the abandonment of her parents.
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