Lean in and embrace the challenge – resources to help you succeed
In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg coined the popular catchphrase 'lean in' as a way of empowering people to embrace challenges and achieve their goals. Here at Suzie Walker Executive Search, we encourage leaders and future leaders to learn from those who are willing to share their knowledge, experiences and insights for the benefit and success of others.
We have shared some of our favourite books, documentaries and podcasts covering these topics, below. Some are new and some are classics but they will all help you to lean in and embrace the challenge this year – the year you invest in your career.
Books:
Perform Under Pressure: Change the way you feel, think and act under pressure by Dr Ceri Evans
Dr Ceri Evans has worked across the spectrum with leading medical, corporate, government, legal and security forces specialists. He has also been involved with a number of elite sports teams and individuals. In this book, Dr Evans helps you not only survive but thrive in situations that up until now have been holding you back
Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg
In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg - one of Fortune magazine's Most Powerful Women in Business - draws on her own experience of working in some of the world's most successful businesses and looks at what women can do to help themselves and make small changes in their life to effect change on a more universal scale.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was a ground-breaking publication when it was first published in 1990, and it continues to be a business bestseller. Stephen Covey, an internationally respected leadership authority, realises that true success encompasses a balance of personal and professional effectiveness, so this book is a manual for performing better in both areas.
Documentaries:
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, Netflix
Fearless Nepali mountaineer, Nimsdai Purja, embarks on a seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months. It’s a testament to the levels a person can ascend if they embrace positivity and challenges, and not let negativity stand in the way of their big dreams.
Brené Brown: The Call to Courage, Netflix
Following on from her hugely popular Ted Talk – one of the most viewed talks in the world – Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston, discusses what it takes to choose courage over comfort in a culture that often promotes fear.
Your Elusive Creative Genius, Ted.com
Successful author, Elizabeth Gilbert, muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses, and shares the idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and moving talk.
Podcasts:
The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett
Steven Bartlett is the co-founder of Social Chain – the first integrated social media company. In this top-rated podcast, Steven sits down with some of the world's most influential people, experts and thinkers and discovers untold truths, unlearned lessons and important insights.
The High Performance Podcast with Jake Humphrey and Prof. Damian Hughes
In this other high-ranking podcast, Jake Humphrey and Prof. Damian Hughes interview guests who have excelled – in sport, music, business, arts or entertainment – and share their experiences. Listeners find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there.
How to Fail with Elizabeth Day
Since 2018, Elizabeth Day, an English novelist, journalist and broadcaster, has published her inspiring podcast, How To Fail. The podcast celebrates the things that haven’t gone right but are lessons that have shaped success. Every week, a new guest explores what their failures taught them about how to succeed.
We hope you find these resources inspiring and motivational. If you’re ready to lean in and embrace the challenge, moving towards the next stage of your career, please get in touch or connect with us/send a message on LinkedIn.
With warmest regards,
the Suzie Walker Executive Search team
Suzie Walker Executive Search is a firm of specialist headhunters with an expert team recruiting interim and permanent senior leaders for marketing, data, digital and tech roles in FTSE 350 and private equity-backed companies. Find out how we can support you by connecting with a Consultant below.
