Cover of Becoming by Michelle Obama, featuring a portrait of Obama with a warm smile.

Daphne Gordon

There’s a reason Michelle Obama is the most admired woman in the world

In her book Becoming, the former First Lady of the United States reveals herself as a hard worker, a servant of the people, and a daring leader

Though memoirs are a bit outside my mission here, I made an exception for this candid story of how one hard-working little girl matured into the world’s most admired woman.

Becoming, which came out last year, is set to become the bestselling memoir of all time, with more than 10 million copies sold as of March, 2019. It had to be good.

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The Culture Code cover

Daphne Gordon

The Culture Code makes office dysfunction seem fixable

Dan Coyle’s bestselling book shows how simple changes can boost creativity, productivity, and life satisfaction

The Culture Code is not a business book, and that’s precisely what makes it a great business book. It reminds us that the skills of connecting with people are universally applicable and simple to learn. Whether you’re a volunteer fundraiser, a newbie soccer coach, or a global CEO, the techniques explained in this book can help you help others.

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