Straumann Group Leadership Playlist

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

By: Mark Manson
Narrated by: Roger Wayne
Length: 5 hours 17 minutes

#1 New York Times BestsellerOver 10 million copies soldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k... Read more

The Culture Code

The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups

By: Daniel Coyle
Narrated by: Will Damron
Length: 7 hours 12 minutes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The author of The Talent Code unlocks the secrets of highly successful groups and provides tomorrow’s leaders with the tools to build a cohesive, motivated culture.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG AND LIBRARY JOURNAL

Where does great culture come from? How do you build and sustain it in your group,... Read more

Start with Why

How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

By: Simon Sinek
Narrated by: Simon Sinek
Length: 7 hours 17 minutes

The inspirational bestseller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our WHY

Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time—with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a movement that inspired millions to demand... Read more

Mindset

The New Psychology of Success

By: Carol S. Dweck
Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
Length: 10 hours 23 minutes

From the renowned psychologist who introduced the world to “growth mindset” comes this updated edition of the million-copy bestseller—featuring transformative insights into redefining success, building lifelong resilience, and supercharging self-improvement.

“Through clever research studies and engaging writing, Dweck illuminates how our beliefs... Read more

Think Again

The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

By: Adam Grant
Narrated by: Adam Grant
Length: 6 hours 40 minutes

#1 New York Times Bestseller

“THIS. This is the right book for right now. Yes, learning requires focus. But, unlearning and relearning requires much more—it requires choosing courage over comfort. In Think Again, Adam Grant weaves together research and storytelling to help us build the intellectual and emotional muscle we need to stay curious... Read more

Thinking, Fast and Slow

By: Daniel Kahneman
Narrated by: Patrick Egan
Length: 20 hours

The guru to the gurus at last shares his knowledge with the rest of us. Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's seminal studies in behavioral psychology, behavioral economics, and happiness studies have influenced numerous other authors, including Steven Pinker and Malcolm Gladwell. In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman at last offers his own, first... Read more

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

By: Stephen R. Covey
Narrated by: Stephen R. Covey
Length: 11 hours 50 minutes

*New York Times bestseller—over 40 million copies sold*
*The #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century*

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for nearly three decades. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and... Read more

The Fearless Organization

Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth

By: Amy C. Edmondson
Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya
Length: 6 hours 43 minutes

The Fearless Organization offers practical guidance for teams and organizations who are serious about success in the modern economy. With so much riding on innovation, creativity, and spark, it is essential to attract and retain quality talent—but what good does this talent do if no one is able to speak their mind? The traditional culture of... Read more

Talking to Strangers

What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know

By: Malcolm Gladwell
Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes

“Fascinating! How and why we so frequently misinterpret the words, intentions, and sincerity of strangers. Computers, analyzing only information, are far better at judging someone’s guilt or innocence (and future behavior) than judges, psychologists, and witnesses. Based on our preconceptions of how people should behave in certain situations, the... Read more

The Tipping Point

How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

By: Malcolm Gladwell
Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
Length: 8 hours 33 minutes

From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia: discover Malcolm Gladwell's breakthrough debut and explore the science behind viral trends in business, marketing, and human behavior. The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person... Read more

Outliers

The Story of Success

By: Malcolm Gladwell
Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia, learn what sets high achievers apart—from Bill Gates to the Beatles—in this seminal work from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review).

In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"—the best and the brightest, the most famous... Read more

Humility Is the New Smart

Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age

By: Edward D. Hess & Katherine Ludwig
Narrated by: Anna Crowe
Length: 5 hours 33 minutes

Smart machines are replacing more and more jobs. Edward Hess and Katherine Ludwig show how to develop abilities that machines don't have so we can thrive in this Smart Machine Age. Underlying them all is a sense of personal humility: honestly recognizing our limitations and working to mitigate them.


In nearly every industry, smart machines are... Read more

The Purpose Effect

By: Dan Pontefract
Narrated by: Dan Pontefract
Length: 7 hours 27 minutes

In The Purpose Effect, author and renowned speaker Dan Pontefract combines years of experience and research on employee engagement, behavior and culture to create a work about the three crucial areas of purpose: personal, organizational and workplace role. When one area is lacking, this three-legged barstool starts to wobble, and the results... Read more

The Infinite Game

By: Simon Sinek
Narrated by: Simon Sinek
Length: 6 hours 56 minutes

“I loved listening to this book. Simon does an excellent job walking readers through how businesses are successful by finding and sticking to their "just cause." A fascinating peek into business history and a thoughtful reflection on how to create a thriving business that stands the test of time. Read more

Daring Greatly

How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

By: Brené Brown
Narrated by: Brené Brown
Length: 6 hours 30 minutes

The #1 New York Times bestseller. 1 million copies sold!

From thought leader Dr. Brené Brown, a transformative new vision for the way we lead, love, work, parent, and educate that teaches us the power of vulnerability.
 
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have... Read more

Dare to Lead

Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

By: Brené Brown
Narrated by: Brené Brown
Length: 8 hours 9 minutes

“I LOVE this book. I learned so much during my first listen via Libro.fm that I am going to read it again (this time in hardcover, with colleagues reading alongside so we can discuss). It's super-motivating and inspiring, but totally research-based. I feel that leaders at every type of organization would benefit from reading this. (Also: I got to... Read more

Winning from Within

A Breakthrough Method for Leading, Living, and Lasting Change

By: Erica Ariel Fox
Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert
Length: 10 hours 2 minutes

Whether you run a Fortune 500 company or serve as CEO of your household, negotiating effectively is crucial to leading wisely and living well.Leading and living are a series of constant negotiations. Consider what goes on during your typical week: Can you influence your client to accept your proposal? Will you persuade colleagues to give you the... Read more

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge: Audio Bible Studies

Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority

Audio Bible Studies

By: Clay Scroggins
Narrated by: Clay Scroggins
Length: 1 hour 39 minutes

The greatest myth of leadership is that you must be in charge in order to lead.Great leaders aren't paralyzed by not being in a position of recognized authority. Great leaders lead with or without that authority and learn to unleash their positive influence wherever they are.In this audio-based study, dynamic author and pastor Clay Scroggins... Read more

Let Your Life Speak

Listening for the Voice of Vocation

By: Parker J. Palmer
Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
Length: 2 hours 57 minutes

In this honest and compelling meditation, Parker Palmer reflects upon vocation, spirit, and the life journey with a depth of insight that will touch anyone who yearns for an authentic way of standing and serving in the world. Finding one's calling is not just about finding something we can do—it is about finding what we can'tnotdo."Let your life... Read more

Immunity to Change

How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization

By: Robert Kegan & Lisa Laskow Lahey
Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
Length: 10 hours 1 minute

A recent study showed that when doctors tell heart patients they will die if they don't change their habits, only one in seven will be able to follow through successfully. Desire and motivation aren't enough: even when it's literally a matter of life or death, the ability to change remains maddeningly elusive.

Given that the status quo is so... Read more