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Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative

Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative

Sir Ken Robinson’s talk on how schools could (but often don’t) cultivate creativity is the most-watched in TED Talks history. His book delves further into how we can systemically promote and foster creativity in the classroom and the boardroom.

Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges

Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges

If you’ve still never struck a power pose, what are you waiting for? Keep your confidence up and make your presence felt with these scientific observations and tips about body language from Amy Cuddy, whose lecture on body language is the second-most popular TED Talk of all time.

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

“People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it,” speaker Simon Sinek says in his TED Talk, the third-most popular of all-time. This idea is simple, but you’ll be shocked at how only the greatest of leaders and communicators truly grasp the power of putting purpose first.

Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone

Professor Brené Brown believes that embracing our vulnerabilities is the only way to overcome our differences, make meaningful connections, and be our best selves. BRAVING is an acronym for all the qualities you need to accept vulnerabilities in yourself and others.

How to be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening

Julian Treasure

How to be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening

Julian Treasure

Perhaps your coworker has blatantly been uninterested in what you’re saying more than once. Or perhaps you struggle to get your point across in meetings. Maybe you’re just shy. Julian Treasure has actionable advice on how to get your points across compellingly, and how to listen with empathy.

Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement

Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement

It’s unsurprising to find life coach Tony Robbins on the list of most-watched TED Talks. His first book, “Unlimited Power,” elaborates on his talk about harnessing the powers of the mind to figure out your true calling. Robbins will help you get your life on the right track.

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

We all know that money isn’t everything, but Daniel Pink proves it by showing that money isn’t even the best at motivating people in most situations. The way that we typically think about rewards and punishments is doing more harm than good. Find out what really drives you to success here.

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

It’s a bit ironic that a speech about the power of being introverted is one of the most popular TED Talks. But if you’re an introvert (and let’s be real, you like reading, so you probably are), this is the book that will help you understand your full value and potential.

Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception

Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception

We are being deceived every day. By some measures, hundreds of times a day. Maybe you pick up on people’s lies, and maybe you don’t. With Pamela Meyer’s advice, synthesized from military techniques and body language studies, you’ll never be a sucker again.

The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work

The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work

Have you told people what you’re thankful for lately? You’re more likely to have griped to your coworkers and friends about what’s going wrong at work or in your relationship. But a little bit of positivity goes a long way toward fostering true, lasting happiness.

Stumbling on Happiness

Stumbling on Happiness

Happiness is a hot topic in TED Talks. If you’re a skeptic of the above lesson in positive psychology, don’t worry — this book by Dan Gilbert is about how humans are resiliently happy, even when things don’t go as planned. Delve into the delightful and contradictory nature of our desires.

The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It

Kelly McGonigal

The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It

Kelly McGonigal

Perhaps you’re losing sleep over stress. Now you’re stressing over losing sleep from the stress. Oh no. The good news is that stress doesn’t have to be this sleep-depriving demon. It can be a kind friend, a motivator to do better. Kelly McGonigal will help you breathe easier with her advice.

Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a champion of diverse stories, and as such, she believes strongly in feminism. This book is a letter written to a friend who wondered if they should raise their daughter to be a feminist or not. A celebration of our differences.

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

Elizabeth Gilbert

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

Elizabeth Gilbert

“Eat, Pray, Love” author Elizabeth Gilbert wants you to be happy — and in “Big Magic,” she shares ingredients that cook up joy, fulfillment, and a life with less regrets. This book is very complementary to her TED Talk on creative genius.