Books Recommended by AnneMarie Schindler
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In AnneMarie Schindler’s words:
I suggest these [books] because they really open up 'how' you think about life and in turn work, success/challenges/setbacks, and in general, yourself. I believe that the more you can understand yourself and broaden your approach to work, the easier it will be to find work that energizes you. Finally, I'm a team player at heart, and love working with others to achieve a huge goal so a portion of these deal with team composition and performance too.
10 books recommended by AnneMarie Schindler
The Art Of Racing In The Rain
by Garth Stein
Most of the books I read are business related (I'm sure that says something about me) but my favorite non-business book is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. I never had a pet growing up. Then, I decided to make a… Read the full quote
Most of the books I read are business related (I'm sure that says something about me) but my favorite non-business book is The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. I never had a pet growing up. Then, I decided to make a cross-country move and get my first dog. Someone recommended the book to me in my early days of pet parenthood and it gave me a perspective I was really lacking. Years later, I still reflect on its creativity, perspective, and how it captures the arch of life.
Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
by Brene Brown
I just started Rising Strong by Brene Brown. I'm turning 35 this year, and emotional intelligence isn't something that comes naturally to me. Brown's previous books have always pushed me into a space that's uncomfortable and rewarding. As a wife, parent, and entrepreneur, I'm expecting the book to help uncover some blind spots in each of those roles.
Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t
by Simon Sinek
I picked up Leaders Eat Last when I was going through a lot of transition at work. Our organization had experienced a significant scandal; the leadership team which I really respected was turning over; my direct boss and mentor was leaving; And I was still… Read the full quote
I picked up Leaders Eat Last when I was going through a lot of transition at work. Our organization had experienced a significant scandal; the leadership team which I really respected was turning over; my direct boss and mentor was leaving; And I was still charged with managing one of the bigger teams in the organization.
I would read this quote over and over again to guide my everyday,"the true price of leadership is the willingness to place the needs of others above your own. Great leaders truly care about those they are privileged to lead and understand that the true cost of the leadership privilege comes at the expense of self-interest."
It grounded me in what was important and when I made it a core value for myself, I was easy to use that as a benchmark for myself and influence my team to operate at a higher standard.
Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want
The second book that was supremely impactful on me was Leap by Tess Vigeland. I was in a role, at a new company, that I knew wasn't a fit and my podcast listening started to skyrocket. It was like I was being "followed" by Tess… Read the full quote
The second book that was supremely impactful on me was Leap by Tess Vigeland. I was in a role, at a new company, that I knew wasn't a fit and my podcast listening started to skyrocket. It was like I was being "followed" by Tess Vigeland, as she made her rounds to talk about her new book, on just about every podcast I subscribed to. Not only was the book a helpful look inside someone else's journey into entrepreneurship and career-change, but it really helped me reflect on how I defined success and self-worth.
Startup Life: Surviving and Thriving in a Relationship with an Entrepreneur
For a long time, I didn't see myself as an entrepreneur. I worked for an organization where I felt fulfilled, loved the work I got to do, and was amazed by who I got to do it with. Then five years ago, my husband started… Read the full quote
For a long time, I didn't see myself as an entrepreneur. I worked for an organization where I felt fulfilled, loved the work I got to do, and was amazed by who I got to do it with. Then five years ago, my husband started our first gym and I began to see behind the curtain of entrepreneurship. I stumbled upon Startup Life by Brad Feld and Amy Batchelor, it gave me great perspective on how to support my husband, how business affects a couple on multiple levels, and how we could evolve our roles and relationship.
