Eric T. Maray / What I’m Reading

What I’m Reading

A few books and ideas that have stayed with me.

Reading

What I keep coming back to.

A few books that have shaped how I think.

These aren't summaries. Just a few sentences on why each one stayed with me. I'm always looking for the next one — if something has shaped how you think about people, learning, or leadership, I'd genuinely like to hear about it.

Daniel Pink

Drive

Reframed how I think about what actually moves people. Autonomy, mastery, purpose — not rewards and incentives. I haven't looked at motivation the same way since.

Jon Gordon & Damen West

The Coffee Bean

The simplest ideas are often the most durable. Change your environment or be changed by it. I think about this one when things get hard.

Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves

Emotional Intelligence 2.0

Self-awareness isn't soft — it's foundational. Understanding your own wiring is the prerequisite for everything else. This is where the LEADx certification started for me.

Your turn

What should I read next?

If a book has shaped how you think about people, learning, or leadership, tell me about it. The form opens a pre-filled message in your email app; you can review it before sending.

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