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Start-of-summer reads to boost your career and creativity

Summer is secretly a great time to reset one’s career goals and creativity, and these books can help
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As the spring season breezes into summer, it’s the perfect time to refocus on your career goals and creative aspirations. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role, pivot to a new industry or simply find inspiration for your next big idea, we’ve compiled a list of must-read books that are sure to motivate and enlighten.


Strategize to Win by Carla Harris

Carla Harris, celebrated as one of the most powerful black executives, shares her expertise in Strategize to Win. This book provides essential strategies and tools for anyone at any stage of their career, whether you’re just starting out, stepping up or starting over.


Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

Austin Kleon’s Steal Like an Artist offers transformative principles for discovering your artistic side. Based on a speech Kleon gave to students, this book encourages embracing influence, collecting ideas and remixing them to forge your own creative path. It’s a powerful read for anyone looking to tap into their creative potential, artist or not.

The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama

Former President Barack Obama’s The Audacity of Hope is a call for a new kind of politics and a reminder of the hope that defines America. Obama shares his political convictions and inspires readers to believe in the persistent optimism that shapes the nation.


The 4-hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

Timothy Ferriss’s The 4-Hour Workweek is a blueprint for those seeking to escape the corporate grind. With practical tips and real-life case studies, this book is a guide for reinventing your life and career, doubling your income and achieving greater freedom.

Leave Your Mark by Aliza Licht

Aliza Licht’s Leave Your Mark is a mentorship experience in book form. Offering communication and personal branding advice, Licht shares lessons from her career to help readers land their dream job and excel in their careers while mastering social media.

As summer begins, these books provide the perfect opportunity to gain new perspectives and strategies to help you succeed. Happy reading!

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