A curated shelf of books shaping how I think, lead, and work.
I adore books. As a little girl, I carried a bookbag everywhere I went, so I would have books to read - just in case! I'm excited to share my list of books with you here. You'll find a theme / genre for each book, as well as the Bookshop.org link - an online bookstore that provides me with a small commission as you purchase, and also supports local bookstores.
Leaving Well
The work of leaving well touches more than succession planning. It includes leadership, management, workplace culture, organizational health, decision-making, and the personal growth required to guide people through change.
Politics + Philanthropy
Community change doesn’t happen in isolation. These books explore the connections between politics, activism, philanthropy, and the work of building stronger communities.
Power + Leadership
Leadership is never neutral. These books examine how power, race, and diversity shape leadership, influence decision-making, and impact organizational culture.
Card Decks
(affirmations, oracle, tarot) - Tools for reflection, grounding, and imagination. These affirmation, oracle, and tarot decks support pauses in the day — moments to ask better questions, notice patterns, and reconnect with intuition.
Naomi's Recommendations
Books Naomi frequently returns to and recommends — ideas that influence how she thinks about leadership, culture, creativity, and everyday life.