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Leadership rarely comes with a manual, but the best books can feel like one. Whether you’re looking to make a career transition, sharpen your decision-making, or become a better team manager, the right read can reframe your approach. We asked Chief Guides — executive coaches who work directly with senior leaders every day — to share the titles they recommend most. Here are their top picks to help you lead on.

First Name* Last Name* Mobile Phone Number* LinkedIn Profile URL When September 18 | 5:15-7:00PM PDT Where to Meet US Bank Center, Juniper Room 1420 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor Seattle, WA 98101 Arrival Proceed to the Juniper Room on the second floor, past the elevator banks, facing north. Look for the Chief green banner outside the door. Dress Code Business or smart casual Parking Paid parking is available in the US Bank Center Garage.

Dr. Carol DerSarkissian is the founder of Parallel Med, a practice for women in midlife. She is a Menopause Society Certified Physician and a Health Strategist.

Chief Member Dr. Carol DerSarkissian is the founder of Parallel Med, a practice for women in midlife. She is a Menopause Society-certified physician and health strategist. There comes a moment in many women's careers when the questions begin to change. It’s no longer, “How do I get there?” But, “Is this what I want?” For decades, you've been climbing, leading, and delivering. Leaning in. Then, just as the biggest opportunities begin to appear, something else arrives.

This month, Chief’s event lineup includes intimate experiences, strategic conversations, and community connection. From coast to coast, members are gathering for everything from summer socials, to caviar tastings, to deep dives on board service and healthy aging. Members: Visit the Chief app to see our full lineup and RSVP for virtual and in-person events happening across the country.

Erin Coupe is an international keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author of I Can Fit That In. A J.P. Morgan 2026 NextList honoree, she advises leaders and organizations on redefining high performance through leadership alignment, energy stewardship, and sustainable success.

Longtime Chief Member Erin Coupe is an international keynote speaker, podcast host, and bestselling author of I Can Fit That In. She advises leaders and organizations on redefining high performance through leadership alignment, energy stewardship, and sustainable success.

Rebecca Johnson is a co-founder of Vidl Work. She oversees business operations and stays heavily involved in client work, supporting leaders and teams through consulting, training, and coaching. With more than 30 years of experience in people-centered roles, she brings deep expertise grounded in real-world application. Along with her Vidl Work Co-Founder Natalie Johnson, she’s the author of Leading the Culture Journey: Elevating Everyday Actions to Create Extraordinary Workplaces. Company Culture

So often, women leaders are handed an unspoken mandate to become the emotional shock absorber for their teams. They learn to manage everyone else’s experiences rather than their own. But in their new book, Leading the Culture Journey: Elevating Everyday Actions to Create Extraordinary Workplaces, Vidl Work Co-Founders Rebecca Johnson and Natalie Johnson argue that a better, more sustainable approach to culture-building comes from looking inward.

Belinda Pruyne is an Executive Leadership Advisor, Strategic Consultant, and Master Coach whose mission is to guide leaders in fully understanding their innate leadership style, its impact, and the tangible outcomes it creates. While transforming executives into the leaders others choose to follow.