Astrid's book nook
WELCOME!
to my book nook - a space for curious minds, thoughtful conversations, and ideas that stretch how we see the world. We gather around books that challenge, inspire, and spark meaningful change.
This s a space for curious minds and open hearts. We read books that challenge how we lead, live, and connect—with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
This isn’t a race to finish the book.
It’s an invitation to slow down, reflect, and explore new ways of seeing. Whether you read every page or just a few, you’re welcome.
Currently reading
Meditations for Mortals – Oliver Burkeman
Gentle jolts of perspective for everyday life. One chapter a day, one month of new views.
In this wise and light collection, Burkeman reminds us that being human is messy, fleeting - and deeply worth paying attention to.
A daily invitation to let go of control, make peace with limits, and live with more wonder.
Post Growth - Tim Jackson
A poetic and timely invitation to imagine a world beyond endless economic growth.
What does it look like to lead with wisdom, care, and a sense of enough?
Snippets from my library
Some past reads that inspired me
Deep Work – Cal Newport
Reclaim your focus. Redefine your rhythm. Start from presence.
A quiet rebellion against distraction.
Deep Work explores the power of focused thinking in a noisy world. Newport challenges us to reclaim our attention and in doing so, rediscover the satisfaction of meaningful effort and mastery.
The Fearless Organization – Amy Edmondson
This book has been pivotal in my work. Nothing moves without psychological safety.
Psychological safety isn’t a perk—it’s the soil that trust and innovation grow in.
What if the bravest thing you can do as a leader… is listen?
In this foundational work on psychological safety, Edmondson shows how creating space for candor, risk-taking, and voice is not just good culture: it’s essential for innovation, learning, and trust.
The Insider’s Guide to Culture Change (The hive mind at work) – Siobhán McHale
Move from mystery to mastery. Culture is a system—and you can lead its evolution.
Siobhán McHale offers practical, human-centered guidance for transforming workplace culture from the inside out. This is culture work that starts with clarity, not jargon - and invites everyone to be part of the change.
You see why I liked it, right?
Collaborative Advantage – Paul Skinner
Think beyond competition. What if success is something we grow together?
The future belongs to those who can co-create.
This book redefines strategy - not as a competition to be won, but a collaboration to be nurtured.
Skinner invites us to shift from isolated value creation to building shared ecosystems of meaning and impact.
Also his next book, " Purpose upgrade" and the community of Marketingkind, he keeps inspiring to look at succes in a different way.