We believe businesses can be powerful forces for good—creating value for employees, customers, communities, and the planet.

The books on this list tell the stories of companies that have turned the page—moving beyond short-term thinking to embrace purpose, people, and long-term impact. They challenge the status quo, offer actionable tools, and inspire leaders to build organizations that truly matter.

Whether you’re reimagining capitalism, scaling your team, or fostering a culture of trust and growth, these books provide the ideas and strategies to help you write your next chapter as a leader.

Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas

Anand Giridharadas delivers a thought-provoking critique of elite-driven solutions that aim to "do good" but often maintain systemic inequalities. The book challenges philanthropy and corporate social initiatives that claim to change the world while avoiding real structural change. Through deep research and storytelling, Giridharadas calls on leaders to stop treating justice and profit as separate goals and start addressing root issues.

Turn the Page: Lead with integrity by challenging superficial solutions and pursuing real systemic transformation.

Chief Joy Officer: How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear by Richard Sheridan

Richard Sheridan shares how cultivating joy in the workplace can revolutionize leadership, culture, and organizational success. He explores how leaders can prioritize human energy, eliminate fear, and create environments where people love to work. Through inspiring examples, Sheridan highlights that leading with positivity and care creates stronger teams and happier people.

Turn the Page: Build a workplace where joy fuels creativity, collaboration, and high performance.

Grow: Take Your Business from Chaos to Calm by Mike McFall

Mike McFall offers leaders a practical roadmap to scale their businesses intentionally and sustainably. Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, McFall explains how to manage chaos, communicate effectively, and stay focused on culture and values during growth. This book combines real-world experience with actionable tools to help leaders grow without losing clarity or purpose.

Turn the Page: Master the art of scaling with intention, balancing growth with culture and calm.

The Ownership Mindset by Kerry Siggins

Kerry Siggins explores how fostering accountability and ownership transforms individuals and organizations. She shares strategies to empower teams to take responsibility for their work, align with company goals, and solve challenges proactively. This book provides actionable steps for leaders to create a culture of trust, ownership, and pride in outcomes.

Turn the Page: Inspire teams to adopt an ownership mindset, fueling innovation and accountability.

An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization by Robert Kegan & Lisa Lahey

Kegan and Lahey introduce the idea of Deliberately Developmental Organizations (DDOs)—companies that prioritize personal and professional growth as part of their daily work culture. Using case studies of organizations like Bridgewater Associates and Decurion, the authors show how fostering psychological safety and transparency unlocks potential in every employee.

Turn the Page: Build a culture where development is not optional but essential to success.

Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family by Bob Chapman & Raj Sisodia

Bob Chapman shares his journey leading Barry-Wehmiller by treating employees like family. This heart-centered leadership approach prioritizes trust, respect, and people’s well-being while driving extraordinary business results. Chapman and Sisodia demonstrate how caring for employees creates a ripple effect, inspiring loyalty, innovation, and productivity.

Turn the Page: Build an organization where every person feels valued, trusted, and empowered to thrive.

Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist by Kate Raworth

Kate Raworth presents a revolutionary economic model shaped like a "doughnut"—balancing social foundations with ecological limits. Rejecting outdated GDP-focused metrics, Raworth offers a fresh framework for sustainable business practices that prioritize both human well-being and planetary health.

Turn the Page: Lead with a vision that balances economic success with social and environmental responsibility.

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

Sinek introduces the concept of the "infinite game," where leadership isn’t about winning but about building organizations that last. Using powerful examples, he emphasizes purpose, trust, and resilience as keys to long-term success in business. Leaders who embrace the infinite mindset focus on legacy, collaboration, and adaptability.

Turn the Page: Shift your perspective to play for endurance, impact, and lasting value.

Conscious Capitalism Field Guide by Raj Sisodia, Timothy Henry, and Thomas Eckschmidt

This step-by-step guide expands on the principles of Conscious Capitalism, offering tools and frameworks to help businesses implement purpose-driven strategies. Packed with real-world case studies, the Field Guide provides actionable pathways for creating value for all stakeholders.

Turn the Page: Put purpose into action by embedding conscious capitalism into every aspect of your business.

Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek

Sinek explores how trust, safety, and empathy are at the heart of great teams. When leaders prioritize their people, they inspire collaboration and success. By fostering environments where teams feel supported, leaders unlock potential and drive results.

Turn the Page: Lead with care, build trust, and create teams that thrive together.

Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire by Rebecca Henderson

Henderson presents a visionary blueprint for businesses to tackle inequality, climate change, and systemic challenges, proving that capitalism can be a force for good. She argues that leaders must adopt bold, purpose-driven approaches to drive systemic change,

Turn the Page: Reimagine business as a solution to global challenges, driving growth and impact.