Resources

Alumni Book List

Susan Cain - Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

An eye-opening look at how our culture undervalues quiet temperaments and how introverts can leverage their hidden strengths.
Kim Scott - Radical Candor

A practical framework for caring personally while challenging directly, so feedback builds people up instead of tearing them down.
Marshall Goldsmith - What Got you Here Won't Get You There

Why the habits that fueled your rise can stall you at the next level, and how to change the few behaviors that matter most.
Carol Dweck - Mindset

The research behind fixed versus growth mindsets, and how your beliefs about ability shape how you learn, lead, and respond to failure.
Michael D. Watkins - The First 90 Days

The classic playbook for transitioning into a new role, with strategies for accelerating learning and securing early wins.
Adam Grant - Think Again

A case for rethinking as a skill: how to question your own opinions, stay curious, and get comfortable being wrong.
Simon Sinek - Start With Why

How leaders and organizations that lead with purpose inspire loyalty and action that outlasts any single product or strategy.
Angela Duckworth - Grit

Why sustained passion and perseverance predict achievement better than talent, and how to cultivate both.
Brené Brown - Dare to Lead

Translates two decades of research on vulnerability, courage, and trust into practices for braver, more empathetic leadership.
Julie Zhuo - The Making of a Manager

A field guide for new managers, from running meetings and giving feedback to hiring and building a team's culture.

Podcast: One Thousand Ways to Lead

Hear from Owen alumni about their leadership journeys: the turns they didn't expect, the lessons that stuck, and the habits that carry them.

Video & Audio Clips

A short scan of the leadership shelf tells you what most of us struggle with: dealing with conflict, having difficult conversations, motivating others, giving and receiving feedback, managing up. These short clips from Owen professors are meant to give you a fresh angle on each, and something concrete you can try this week. Click into one, or work through them all.