Jessica Gibbons-Rauch, MBA, CAS

John C. Maxwell's book breaks down leadership in a way that’s easy to understand and offers practical steps to grow your influence and impact.

Whether you’re managing a small team or a large enterprise, the lessons in this book are indispensable for anyone committed to breaking through to the next level.

Leadership can be a tightrope. You must balance showing care for those you oversee with communicating with them in a productive, effective way. Kim Scott’s Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity tackles that challenge in a way that I think anyone in a management role will value. The way the book […]

Lessons on how to be a better manager and business leader don’t always come from where you expect. Within Rebecca Yarros’ fantasy novel Fourth Wing’s exciting tale are some actionable takeaways on perseverance and growth, and how they can influence your leadership journey. Why I chose this book: When choosing a book to gain new […]

Thomas Cleary’s "Zen Lessons: The Art of Leadership" applies Zen teachings on leadership relevant to anyone stepping into a management or oversight role.

Technically a self-help book, Jen Sincero’s "You Are A Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life" holds some valuable ideas for promo pros working to grow their careers.

Jessica Gibbons-Rauch, MBA, CAS, PPAI's manager of professional development, learning programs, shares her thoughts on The One Minute Manager, a book on leadership that's served her well throughout her career.