December 25, 2025
6 Reads for Your TBR List
As we ease into the season, our team has curated a thoughtful selection of books by speakers we proudly represent. Insightful, practical, and deeply relevant, these reads offer ideas and perspectives that stay with you well beyond the holidays. Whether you are reflecting, recharging, or planning ahead, this list is designed to spark new thinking and meaningful conversations.
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More
Than They Expect
By Will Guidara
Will Guidara was just twenty-six when he took over Eleven Madison Park, a struggling two-star
brasserie that had never fully lived up to its iconic dining room. Eleven years later, the restaurant
was named the best in the world.
This book explores how intentional generosity and human-centered leadership can transform
not just businesses, but cultures.
š View Book | Check Willās availability for leadership workshops or speaking engagements.
Ridiculously Easy to Do Business With: A Practical Guide to Giving
Customers What They WantāWhen and How They Want It
By David Avrin
In a world where competition is fierce, great service alone is no longer enough. David Avrin
shows how eliminating customer friction builds loyalty before competitors even step in.
This is a must-read for leaders looking to future-proof their organizations through
customer-centric thinking.
š View Book | Davidās availability for leadership workshops and keynote sessions.
MegaThreats: Ten Dangerous Trends That Imperil Our Future, and How to Survive Them
Known globally as āDr. Doom,ā Nouriel Roubini famously warned of the 2008 financial crisis
before it unfolded. In MegaThreats, he outlines ten interconnected global risks, from debt and
monetary excess to geopolitical conflict and climate instability.
The consequences, he argues, are too serious to ignore.
š View Book | Book Nouriel Roubini for keynote talks or executive events
Sheās Unlikable: And Other Lies That Bring Women Down
Aparna Shewakramani knows who she is and what she wantsāand she is not afraid to ask for
it. What many label as āunlikableā is often simply confidence without apology.
This book challenges deeply ingrained narratives and offers a powerful reflection on gender,
ambition, and leadership.
š View Book | Inquire about Aparna for speaking engagements or panels
The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage
By Daymond John
In this New York Times bestseller, FUBU founder and Shark Tank star Daymond John shares
how starting with less can actually become an entrepreneurās greatest strength.
With just $40, he transformed creativity and grit into a global brand worth billions.
š View Book | Inquire about Daymond's availability for motivational keynotes or business leadership
A House in the Sky: A Memoir
Amanda Lindhoutās unforgettable memoir is a powerful story of resilience and forgiveness. From
a difficult childhood to experiences that shaped her strength and worldview, this book is both
deeply moving and profoundly human.
It is a reminder of the power of perspective in the face of adversity.
š View Book | Inquire about Amanda's availability for keynotes
Which voice will shape your thinking next?
Whether you are looking for inspiration, clarity, or a fresh perspective, we hope these reads
support your journey and spark meaningful reflection.
Stay inspired.
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