Book themes

Each month, we explore books that inspire personal growth, professional excellence, and thoughtful leadership. Below, you’ll find the ten themes that guide our monthly selections, each designed to spark engaging discussions and actionable insights.

Productivity & Time Management

Strategies and techniques for improving focus, time management, and working efficiently.

Learn how to optimise your time, eliminate distractions, and achieve more with less stress. Books in this category provide strategies for deep work, prioritisation, and making the most of your day.

Leadership & Culture

Covers leadership principles, team management, and organisational culture.

Whether you're leading a team, managing a business, or cultivating an inspiring culture, these books dive into the principles and practices of effective leadership and collaboration.

Psychology & Personal Growth

Combines self-improvement, mindset, and behavioural insights.

Explore the science of mindset, resilience, and personal development. These books offer actionable tools to help you thrive in various aspect of life and work.

Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Focused on critical thinking, mental models, and effective choices.

Master the art of making better decisions with frameworks and mental models that help you navigate complexity and uncertainty.

Business Strategy & Innovation

Includes entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, and creative approaches.

From disruptive startups to established businesses, these books inspire innovative thinking and strategic planning for growth and success.

Technology & Data

Explores AI, digital transformation, and adapting to technological advances.

Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest technological trends, data driven decision making, and the future of work.

Finance & Wealth Building

Focused on personal finance, investing, and building wealth.

These books provide practical advice for managing money, creating financial security and independence, and building long-term wealth.

Peak Performance & Resilience

Covers motivation, performance optimisation, and overcoming challenges.

Learn how to perform at your best, even under pressure. These books explore the habits and mindsets of high achievers and provide strategies for how you can adopt a high performance mindset.

Health & Well-being

Focused on physical and mental health for sustained performance.

From fitness to mindfulness, these books emphasise the importance of health as the foundation of personal and professional success. They help us along our path to greater lifespans and longer health-spans.

Creativity & Storytelling

Covers creative thinking, innovation, and impactful communication.

Whether you’re crafting a story, designing a product, or building a brand, these books celebrate creativity and the art of meaningful expression.

Join us!

Every month, we select three books within one of these themes and let our members vote on their favourite.

Our discussions are designed to spark new ideas, challenge assumptions, and help you grow as a leader and individual. Explore the themes, pick a book, and join the conversation!

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