Books

A management classic, and pretty much required reading for anyone considering a career in people leadership. Kim Scott provides a framework for having hard conversations, backed up by real world examples that make the advice memorable.

I really enjoyed this memoir of Barack Obama’s early political career and first term as President. An insightful look at American politics and the challenges of leadership.

A software engineering must-read. I read the 20th anniversary edition as I started to become a more senior engineer, and found its lessons invaluable.

The first book I read on technical leadership, at a time when it wasn’t really a career path I was considering but I wanted to better understand organisational changes at my company. The Manager’s Path is an excellent resource, and my go-to recommendation for anyone considering a move into technical leadership and management.

Empowering women doesn’t just benefit women, and in this powerful book Melinda Gates illustrates its transformational effects on entire societies.