My Favourite Books of 2022

· Life

In no particular order, here are the ten books that had the most effect on me in 2022. [Feels like it was a good year…]

Sand Talk

Tyson Yunkaporta

This wonderful book is a reminder that the wisdom we need is out there – we just need to listen to the right people.

Thinking in Systems

Donella Meadows

Once we start seeing in systems, we can’t unsee it. Simple, insightful, and paradigm-altering.

Chaos

James Gleick

A fascinating journey into how simple systems can give rise to complex results.

I may have only understood about half of this … but that was enough to make me see the world differently.

Stories from his patients with neurological disorders – and the gifts they bring to the world.

There are always [at least] two sides to every story. This book changed my thinking on climate change.

Net Positive

Paul Polman and Andrew Winston

If you read one business book in your life, make it this one.

Dare To Lead

Brené Brown

Effectively a summary of Brené’s work on courage and vulnerability – and how it applies to leadership.

Endurance

Alfred Lansing

The astonishing true story of Shackleton’s ‘failed’ Antarctic expedition.

Two Years On A Bike

Martijn Doolaard

Big, beautiful, and inspiring on so many levels.