A More Beautiful Question, by Warren Berger

This book explores the transformative power of asking the right questions. Warren Berger demonstrates how inquiry can unlock creativity, drive innovation, and lead to meaningful change. Drawing on examples from business, education, and everyday life, Berger provides tools and strategies for cultivating a questioning mindset. It’s an essential read for anyone looking to foster curiosity and challenge the status quo.

Designing Your Work by Life, by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans

In this sequel to Designing Your Life, Burnett and Evans bring their design thinking principles to the workplace, offering practical tools for navigating career changes, improving job satisfaction, and fostering a sense of freedom in professional life. Readers will learn how to reframe challenges, prototype solutions, and thrive amidst change. For further insights, check out Bill Burnett’s episode on Creative Confidence Podcast, where he discusses how these concepts apply to the evolving dynamics of work.

Rituals Roadmap, by Erica Keswin

Erica Keswin explores the power of rituals in creating more connected, engaged, and productive teams. This book highlights how integrating meaningful rituals can transform workplace culture and drive positive outcomes for organizations. It provides actionable advice and inspiring examples for leaders looking to humanize their workplace practices.

Insight Out, by Tina Seelig

Tina Seelig, a Stanford University Professor, shares how everyone can make imaginative ideas a reality. Learn how to work through the steps of imagination, ideation, innovation, and implementation to ultimately create something complex, interesting, and powerful.

Six Thinking Hats, by Edward de Bono

When you’re working on a team, how do you define your roles? In this design thinking book, you’ll learn about “six thinking hats,” or mindsets that you can adopt to tackle problems and make better decisions.

The Book of Beautiful Questions, by Walter Berger

As a result, the integration of design thinking and principles into leadership not only leads to an aesthetically pleasing and functional workplace but also cultivates a culture of excellence. Employees feel more motivated, empowered, and connected to their work, which boosts overall performance.