Summer is the perfect time to stretch your thinking — and your reading list. For June, I’ve curated eight standout books from thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who offer fresh insights into leadership, branding, sustainability, small business, and more. Whether you're reimagining your business model or refining your voice as a leader, these titles offer the kind of clarity and depth that real growth demands.
1) Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant To Be
By Oakland McCulloch Drawing from his military and professional leadership experience, Oakland McCulloch delivers a powerful guide to building a legacy that matters. This book isn’t about titles — it’s about influence, ethics, and leading with purpose. A must-read for anyone committed to authentic leadership.
2) Business as Unusual: How to Thrive In The New Renaissance
By Rick Yvanovich FCMA CGMA FCPA MSc CCMP CCMC CBC MCH PCC Rick takes readers on a dynamic journey through the ever-shifting landscape of modern business. With practical advice and a Renaissance-inspired lens, he encourages leaders to stay adaptable, creative, and purpose-driven in the face of disruption.
3) The Learn-It-All Leader
By Damon Lembi Leadership today isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about asking the right questions. Lembi’s book is a call to curiosity, growth, and humility, offering a compelling roadmap for anyone leading in a fast-changing world. Insightful, energizing, and packed with wisdom.
4) Small Business, Big Success: Proven Strategies to Beat the Odds and Grow a Great Business
By Cynthia Kay A practical and inspiring guide for small business owners, Cynthia Kay shares hard-earned strategies to scale smartly, lead confidently, and thrive despite the odds. It's part handbook, part mentor-in-a-book — and completely relevant for today’s entrepreneurs.
5) You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company
By Maisie Ganzler Blunt, witty, and refreshingly honest, Ganzler offers sustainability lessons you won’t soon forget. Drawing from her food industry expertise, she shares smart, surprising strategies for making your company more ethical, impactful, and marketable — without the greenwashing.
6) Claims-Made Insurance - The Policy That Changed the Industry: A Deep Dive, Review, and History
By Frederick Fisher, J.D., CCP This comprehensive deep dive into claims-made insurance is essential reading for anyone in risk management, underwriting, or policy development. Fisher brings clarity to a complicated topic with legal precision and industry insight, making this a vital reference work.
7) Authentic Branding: How to Grow Your Business With a Heart, Soul, and Mind
By Howard A Lim Howard shows that branding isn’t just design — it’s strategy, story, and soul. With compelling case studies and a values-first approach, this book empowers business owners to build brands that are not only profitable, but deeply aligned with who they are and what they stand for.
8) Thriving!: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life
By Rand Selig Selig blends science, self-awareness, and systems thinking to offer a holistic approach to personal and professional well-being. Thriving! is a guide to cultivating lasting success by aligning your mental, emotional, and physical health — a timely reminder that prosperity starts from within.
I hope you’ll explore these remarkable books — and the brilliant minds behind them. Each author brings something unique to the table, from practical business strategies to bold redefinitions of leadership and branding. If one of these books speaks to you, let me know. And if you’re an author with a powerful message, I’d love to connect.
What are you reading today? Let’s continue the conversation.🎧 And if you’re ready to get your voice heard, join me at Your Partner In Success Radio or reach out to talk about launching your podcast.