Sewells Reading List
On this page, we list some of the best inspirational reads that have played a part in shaping Sewells’ methodology. We’ve separated them in to categories and added links directly to Amazon so you can easily purchase the books or get them sent directly to your eReader.
Recommended Reads (Leadership)
Legacy – James Kerr
Legacy is an inspirational read that goes deep into the heart of the world’s most successful sporting team, the legendary All Blacks of New Zealand, to reveal 15 powerful and practical lessons for leadership and business.
The 3 Levels of Leadership – James Scouller
Offers a practical model for effective leadership, blending real-world experience with psychological insight to help leaders overcome inner barriers and lead with impact..
The New One Minute Manager-Ken Blanchard
Shares three simple, powerful techniques—goals, praise, and feedback—that boost performance and transform leadership in just minutes a day.
Radical Candor – Kim Scott
Teaches leaders how to give honest feedback by caring personally and challenging directly to build trust and strong teams.
Dare to Lead - Brene Brown
Shows how courage and vulnerability create authentic, resilient leadership and brave workplace cultures.
Grit - Angela Duckworth
Explores how passion and perseverance, more than talent, drive long-term success—essential qualities for resilient and inspiring leaders.
Effective Leadership– John Adair
Effective Leadership outlines the core qualities of great leaders, using real-world and historical examples to show how anyone can develop the skills and mindset to lead confidently.
Leadership and Motivation - John Adair
Leadership and Motivation explores how understanding human needs helps leaders inspire others. It offers practical ways to boost motivation, performance, and productivity—both in yourself and your team.
5 Dysfunctions of a Team –Patrick Lencioni
In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is enthralling and instructive
Recommended Reads (Change)
Leading Change - John Kotter
A classic framework for successfully leading organizational change.
Switch – Chip & Dan Heath
Practical strategies to make change easier by addressing both emotion and logic.
Fearless Change - Mary Lynn Manns & Linda Rising
Real-world patterns to help introduce new ideas despite resistance.
Recommended Reads (Motivation & Personal Developemnt)
Feel the Fear, and Do It Anyway – Susan Jeffers
A must for anyone who doubts themselves from time to time.
If Life’s a Game, These are the Rules – Cherie Carter-Scott
Bestselling author, Cherie Carter-Scott gives vital, real-world advice to help you create the level of personal success that we all desire.
The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People – Stephen R. Covey
What To Say When You Talk To Yourself – Shad Helmstetter
Simple yet profound techniques to help you programme yourself for success and happiness.
The Slight Edge - Jeff Olsen
The Slight Edge is about how small, consistent choices shape your success. It explains why some people achieve their dreams while others don’t, by showing how everyday actions, not major breakthroughs, lead to lasting results.
Drive – Daniel Pink
Forget everything you thought you knew about how to motivate people – at work, at school, at home. It is wrong. As Daniel H. Pink explains in his paradigm-shattering book Drive, the secret to high performance and satisfaction in today’s world is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and the world.
Recommended Reads (Mindset & Psychology)
Mindset: Changing the way you think - Carol Dweck
Mindset reveals how a growth mindset – believing abilities can develop – drives success in work, relationships, and life, while a fixed mindset can hold us back.
Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life - Héctor García
ikigai – is the Japanese word for ‘a reason to live’ or ‘a reason to jump out of bed in the morning’.
It’s the place where your needs, desires, ambitions, and satisfaction meet. A place of balance. Small wonder that finding your ikigai is closely linked to living longer.
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
A prominent Viennese psychiatrist recounts his experience in Nazi concentration camps. An uplifting book in spite of its tragic setting.
