Browse My Favorite Books
- Cindy Hosea
- Feb 2
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Some books are just meh. These? These are the ones that shake things up, call you out, and push you to be bolder, smarter, and more intentional—whether in your career, leadership, personal growth, or job search. These are the books I’ve dog-eared, highlighted, and filled with margin notes because they actually work.
I've broken them down into categories so you can find exactly what you need. Enjoy! 📚
The Get-Ahead, Stand-Out, Love Your Career Bookshelf
These books aren’t about climbing the corporate ladder just to play it safe. They’re about owning your career, making bold moves, and turning work into something that fuels you—not just funds you. These are the books that will push you to communicate better, think bigger, and stop waiting for permission.
If you’re looking for the kind of career advice that actually works (without the stale, cookie-cutter clichés), this is the shelf for you.
The Dog-Eared, Wisdom-Dripping Coach Bookshelf
These aren’t just books. They’re the battered, highlighted, coffee-stained companions that have shaped my coaching journey. The ones with pages so worn they practically turn themselves. These books don’t just sit pretty on a shelf—they speak to me. They challenge, inspire, and sometimes call me out on my own nonsense.
They are the wise friends I turn to when I need clarity, insight, or a gentle (or not-so-gentle) nudge forward.
The No-Fluff, High-Impact Leadership Bookshelf
These aren’t your run-of-the-mill “inspire the troops” books. These are the battle-tested, margin-filled, leadership game-changers that make you rethink everything—from how you show up to how you influence and inspire. They’ll call you out, level you up, and hand you the tools to lead with clarity, confidence, and a little more swagger.
If a leadership book doesn’t make you question your entire approach at least once, did it even do its job?
The Job Search Books that Actually Work
Forget the generic job hunt advice that sounds good but gets you nowhere—these books are the real deal. They’ll help you cut through the noise, stand out in a sea of applicants, and actually land the job you want (not just the one that happens to be available).
From résumés that get past the robots to interview strategies that make you unforgettable, these are the books I swear by when it’s time to make a career move.
The Personal Growth Bookshelf
These are the books that shake things up. The ones that make me rethink how I communicate, set boundaries, and design a life that actually works for me. Whether it’s building better habits, leveling up my emotional intelligence (again), or rewiring the way I think about success, these books have left their mark on me—literally, with all the underlining and margin notes.
If you’re ready to stop coasting and start growing, this is the shelf to explore.
What's on Your Bookshelf?
Alright, bookworms and personal growth junkies—I’ve spilled the tea on my favorite career and self-growth books, now it’s your turn! What’s that one book that cracked your brain open, shifted your perspective, or just made you feel ridiculously seen? Drop it in the comments and let’s build the ultimate must-read list together! 📚
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