LEADERSHIP BOOKS

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CURRENT BOOKS ON LEADERSHIP AND YOGA

1. Teaching from the Heart: Developing Character, Confidence, and Leadership as a Yoga Teacher

Sandy Raper (April 23, 2024) – A practical guide for yoga teachers that emphasizes relational, emotional, and leadership skills (like overcoming imposter syndrome and building community) beyond just technique michellefondinauthor.com+4reddit.com+4yoganomy.com+4.

Dr. Pam K. Denton & Kathy Donovan (2024) – Specifically designed for women, this book uses yogic meditation and reflection to cultivate leadership presence and empowerment .

Tarra Mitchell (2023–2024) – Uses yogic principles (mindfulness, balance, resilience) as a framework for holistic leadership in teams and organizations .

Shar McBee (2024) – Aims to help conventional managers bring balance (body, mind, emotions, energy) into their leadership—grounded in Patanjali’s definition of yoga .

Kathryn Budig (Mar 29, 2024) – While primarily wellness- and body-focused, its intentional living through yoga and mindfulness make it a strong resource for self-leaders .

Baron Baptiste (May 3, 2024) – Explores how deeper yoga practice off the mat cultivates authenticity and soulful living—essential traits of mindful leadership .

Bernie Clark (Apr 12, 2024) – Focuses on self-awareness and alignment. Leaders can apply its individualized awareness to emotional and team alignment strategies .

Hindol Sengupta (July 12, 2025) – Fuses ancient spiritual wisdom with modern leadership. Though not strictly “yoga,” it connects creative rhythm, spirituality, and leadership mindset .

Kamlesh D. Patel (late 2024) – Written by a Raja Yoga teacher, this book explores balancing opposites—a vital leadership skill in decision-making and innovation .

Kamlesh D. Patel & B. Rathinasabapathy (2025) – Centers on spiritual biographies and mindful self-development, helping leaders find moral clarity and inner resilience .

CURRENT BOOKS ON EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

1. Sing, Dance, and Lead by Hindol Sengupta (July 2025)

A fresh perspective on leadership that blends modern ambition with ancient spiritual wisdom. Sengupta draws from Indian cultural traditions—creativity, dance, ritual—to propose a holistic, identity-driven leadership approach.

2. Crisis: A Global Case Primer by Jason Miklian & John Katsos (June 2025)

This real-world, case‑based guide helps leaders steer through polycrises. It emphasizes values-grounded leadership, purposeful systems, clear communication, and community engagement during instability.

3. The Systems Leader by Robert E. Siegel (June 2025)

Siegel identifies and helps leaders navigate five core “cross-pressures” in modern companies—priorities, people, scope, geography, and purpose—delivering systemic strategies rather than quick fixes.

4. When We're in Charge: The Next Generation's Guide to Leadership by Amanda Litman (May 2025)

Geared toward Millennials and Gen Z, Litman advocates for emotionally intelligent, equitable, and digitally fluent leadership. She particularly stresses the power of prioritized rest and a humane work culture.

5. Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership (2024)

A modular leadership framework designed for adaptability and resilience. Particularly useful for CFOs and senior leaders, it promotes decentralized decision-making, empowerment, and empathy-driven cultures.

OTHER GENERAL READING: 

ON YOGA, AGING, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, PERSONAL GROWTH  

Relax into Yoga for Seniors: A Six Week Program for Strength, Balance, Flexibility, and Pain Relief  Includes Downloadable Guided Practices-Good for all age groups (Kimberly Carson and Carol Krucoff)

Ageless Yoga: Chair and Standing Routines (John Schlorholtz) (DVD)

Yoga: Yoga Beginner, Basic Poses You Need to Know as a Beginner, Tips on Easy Weight Loss, Exercises that Help Limit Stress and Pain (Anna Shine)

Yoga for Emotional Balance: Simple practices to help Relieve Anxiety and Depression 

(Bo Forbes, PsyD)

Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga (Amy Weintraub)

Yoga for Emotional Trauma: Meditation and practices for Healing Pain and Suffering 

(Mary NurrieSterns and Rick NurrieSterns)

Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga: Reclaiming Your Body (David Emerson and Elizabeth Hopper, PhD)

Mindfulness for Bipolar Disorder (William R. Marchand, MD)

Life Force Yoga to Beat the Blues (Amy Weintraub) (DVD)

Yoga Nidra: A Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing (Richard Miller)

Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational Sleep (Kamini Desai, Ph.D)

Yoga Nidra: Love and Acceptance (John Vosler) (CD)

Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind and Heal Your Chronic Pain 

(Kelly McGonigal, PhD)

Yoga for Pain Relief: A New Approach to an Ancient Practice (Lee Albert NMT)

Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief: Guided Practices for Reclaiming You Body and Your Life 

(Jon Kabot-Zinn) (CD)

Guided Meditations, Explorations, Healing (Steven Levine)

The Breathing Book: Good Health and Vitality through Mind Essential Breathwork (Donna Farhi)

A Life Worth Breathing: A yoga master's handbook of Strength, Grace and Healing (Max Strom)

Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself (Kristen Neff)

The Willpower Instinct: How Self Control Works, Why it Matters, and What you can do to get More of it (Kelly McGonigal)

The Neuroscience of Change: A Compassion-based program for Personal Transformation 

(Kelly McGonigal) (CD)

Declutter Your Mind: How to stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety and Eliminate Negative Thinking 

(Berrie Davenport)

Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm and Confidence (Rick Hanson)

The Enlightened Brain: The Neuroscience of Awakening (Rick Hanson)

Health and Fitness: Yoga for the Rest of Us "Heart Healthy, Yoga Back Care Basics, Easy Yoga for Arthritis" (Peggy Cappy) (3 DVD's)