At Innovators Alliance, we believe that great leaders never stop learning. Whether it’s a book that sparks a mindset shift, a podcast that reframes a challenge, or an article that opens the door to innovation, we’re constantly curating ideas that push us forward.
Each month, we invite our members to share the resources that are inspiring them – books, tools, and insights that are shaping the way they lead. From strategy and culture to personal growth and AI, the recommendations we receive reflect the curiosity, generosity, and depth of experience within our community.
This bi-annual roundup brings together the most recommended books from across the network (so far!) in 2025. These aren’t just bestsellers—they’re the titles our members are actually reading, sharing, and using to spark conversation at the table.
Whether you’re looking to shift your leadership perspective, fine-tune your operations, or simply add a few new titles to your reading list, we hope this curated collection offers something valuable.
What Innovators Alliance Members are Reading
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks
Genres: Self help, Nonfiction, Business, Personal Development, Leadership
Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell
Genres: Business, Productivity, Entrepreneurship, Self Help, Personal Development
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick
Genres: Artificial Intelligence, Nonfiction, Technology, Business, Science
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday
Genres: Philosophy, Self Help, Personal Development, psychology, Business
Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Philosophy, Psychology, Personal Development, Business Leadership
Get Scalable: The Operating System Your Business Needs To Run and Scale Without You by Ryan Deiss
Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship
The Lean Turnaround Action Guide: How to Implement Lean, Create Value and Grow Your People by Art Byrne
Genres: Business, Management
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
Genres: Psychology, Self Help, Business, Personal Development, Education, Leadership
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It by Chris Voss
Genres: Business, Self Help, Psychology, Communication, Personal Development
The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Investors and Managers by Lawrence A Cunningham
Genres: Finance, Business, Nonfiction, Economics, Money, Personal Finance, Management
Smarter Not Harder: The Biohacker’s Guide to Getting the Body and Mind You Want by Dave Asprey
Genres: Health, Self Help, Science, Personal Development, Nutrition
What IA Members are Listening to – Podcasts
These picks reflect what’s resonating with leaders across our network. We hope they spark fresh thinking and meaningful conversations.
If you enjoyed this list, check out our round-up from last year – and if you have a favourite to share, let us know—great ideas are even better when they’re shared.
Stefanie is a leader, collaborator, and consultant with 20+ years of experience in fundraising, corporate development, and executive leadership for several organizations. Her professional experience spans healthcare, education, international development, and financial services. Stefanie is a certified Professional Coach, having obtained her CPCC from the Coactive Training Institute and is certified with the International Coaching Federation, the international credentialing body for both training programs and coaches. She driven to support leaders and businesses through innovation, curiosity and connection.
