Good Reads

The Career Within You: How to Find the Perfect Job for Your Personality. As someone who has had a lifelong interest in careers and personality profiling, I was thrilled to see these two topics combined in this book by Elizabeth Wagele and Ingrid Stabb.  Read more of my review here.

What Should I Do With My Life? The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question Po Bronson tells the stories of people who have found the most meaningful answers to that question with his great insight, empathy and humor.  Bronson is both an observer and a character sharing his own story, as well.

The Renaissance Soul: Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One. Margaret Lobenstine refers to those of us with a multitude of interests as Renaissance Souls.  This book will help you determine if you are one through a short quiz and is filled to the brim with exercises, resources and interviews to help you manage a satisfying lifestyle doing all the things you love.

Linchpin – Are You Indispensable? By Seth Godin.  From the bookjacket: “Linchpins are the essential building blocks of great organizations. Like the small piece of hardware that keeps a wheel from falling off its axle, they may not be famous but they’re indispensable. And in today’s world, they get the best jobs and the most freedom.” Although most the examples are in reference to jobs, there is much to learn and integrate into your own business.