Welcome to MBA Reads, a curated collection of book reviews that sharpen your thinking, strengthen your leadership, and expand your strategic lens. These titles support the modern business professional, offering insights that challenge assumptions, elevate decision-making, and inspire growth in every corner of life and work.
After beginning my MBA journey, I became much more intentional about the books I reached for. I started leaning into stories and frameworks that helped me grow not just academically, but personally, books on leadership, emotional intelligence, organizational culture, strategy, and the future of work. These reads pushed me to think differently, lead with confidence, and build a more purposeful, reflective approach to my career.
Here, you’ll find the books that have shaped my perspective during this season of learning and transformation. Whether you’re an MBA student, a leader in progress, or simply a curious mind, there’s something here to inspire your next breakthrough.
Your next level starts on the next page.
~RR
💻 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work
15 Lies Women Are Told at Work And The Truths We Need To Succeed is one of those reads that doesn’t just sit on the page; it sits with you. From the very beginning, it invites quiet reflection. The kind where you pause mid-chapter, not because the book is slow, but because it’s asking you to…
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🤖 Co-Intelligence
Co-Intelligence is one of those reads that feels especially timely if you’re thinking about leadership, innovation, or the future of work. Instead of treating AI as an existential threat or a magic bullet, Ethan Mollick frames it in practical, relational terms. One quote that captures his pragmatic philosophy is: “You should try inviting AI to help…
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✨ Power of Body Language
Every so often, a book comes along that changes not just how you communicate, but how you perceive the world. Joe Navarro’s The Power of Body Language did exactly that for me. As someone who spends a lot of time navigating professional spaces and complex people interactions, I found this book both empowering and eye-opening. As a kid,…
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📘 The Power of Moments
It feels so fitting that my very first review here is The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, also the opening book assignment in my MBA program and the one that helped set the tone for this new chapter of growth, awareness, and purpose. This book explores how certain moments, big or small, can…
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