Required Reading. Book Reviews & Insights.
Curated reviews from Coach Kev's library of nearly 1,000 titles. Each review is written from a coaching angle with actionable takeaways.
Mastering Manifestation: What This Book Gets Right (and Wrong!)
by Joel Thielke
Visualization without action is just daydreaming. A candid look at what Thielke's self-hypnosis and meditation guide gets right - and where it falls short.
The Urban Monk: Eastern Wisdom and Modern Hacks to Stop Time and Find Success, Happiness, and Peace
by Pedram Shojai
You don't have to choose between success and inner peace. A former Taoist monk shows you how to bring ancient practices into the chaos of modern life.
Wait, What?: And Life's Other Essential Questions
by James E. Ryan
Five simple questions that can transform the way you think, lead, and connect. Harvard's dean of education delivers a short, powerful read that punches above its weight.
StrengthsFinder 2.0
by Tom Rath
Stop trying to fix your weaknesses. Rath's data-backed case for doubling down on what you're already great at - and the assessment to prove it.
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
by Michael Pollan
Not about getting high. A rigorous, deeply human exploration of how psychedelics are reshaping neuroscience and mental health treatment.
The Dawn of a Mindful Universe: A Manifesto for Humanity's Future
by Marcelo Gleiser
What if humanity's survival depends not on more technology, but more awareness? A physicist-philosopher's compelling case for re-sacralizing the world.
What Should I Do with My Life? The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question
by Po Bronson
The question that keeps people up at night. Bronson spent two years interviewing people who answered it - and the answers will surprise you.
The New Psycho-Cybernetics
by Maxwell Maltz (updated by Dan Kennedy)
Before NLP, before mindset coaching, there was Psycho-Cybernetics. The grandfather of modern self-help still holds up. Your self-image is the foundation of everything.
Sunday Morning Reflections: Intentional Leadership That Builds
by Coach Kev
Intentional leadership isn't about charisma or titles. It's about showing up with clarity, building trust through consistency, and creating momentum one small action at a time.
Elevate Your Team: Empower Your Team to Reach Their Full Potential and Build a Business That Builds Leaders
by Robert Glazer
The best businesses don't just build products - they build leaders. Glazer's four-capacity framework for sustainable high performance.
Boost Team Morale with Leadership Mindset
by Coach Kev
Midweek is when the energy dips. That's exactly when leadership matters most. A practical reset for reading the room, communicating clearly, and rebuilding momentum.
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You
by Jenara Nerenberg
The problem isn't the brain - it's the environment that wasn't designed to accommodate it. A compassionate, well-researched guide to thriving as a neurodivergent person.
Shackleton's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer
by Margot Morrell & Stephanie Capparell
Stranded on ice for two years with 27 men. Not one life was lost. The most extreme leadership case study ever written - and it's not even technically a leadership book.
Jack: Straight from the Gut
by Jack Welch
Love him or hate him, Jack Welch turned GE from $13B to $400B. His no-holds-barred account of how he did it - candor, accountability, and zero tolerance for mediocrity.
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