Leader to Leader: Book Recommendations

W.A.C.E.’s “Leader to Leader” column poses timely questions to Chamber leaders across the Western region to provide valuable insight and ideas to our readers.

This month, we asked: What's the last book you read (or are currently reading) and why should other Chamber leaders read it too?

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"For anyone with a teenager, I highly recommend The Anxious Generation. One theme that resonated with me is how we spend so much energy guarding kids from risks in the physical world outside the home, while paying too little attention to the dangers they face online. The same can be true in leadership—at times we devote significant energy to the wrong areas, while overlooking the places where our focus could make the greatest impact."
- Danielle Borja, President/CEO, ​Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce

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"I’m currently re-reading The Go-Giver Leader by Bob Burg and John David Mann as preparation for facilitating our Chamber leadership team’s book club. It’s one of those rare books that feels fresh every time you revisit it. The core idea—that great leadership isn’t about taking charge, but about giving of yourself to bring out the best in others—resonates deeply in Chamber work.
For those of us leading organizations centered on service, partnership, and community impact, The Go-Giver Leader is a powerful reminder that influence is built through trust, authenticity, and generosity. It challenges leaders to shift from a mindset of control to one of contribution—and that simple shift can transform both organizational culture and community relationships."
- Michael Boyer, President & CEO, Santa Maria Valley Chamber

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"The Wisdom of the Bullfrog - great book on leadership. Considering it as the chambers leadership academy discussion book."
- Inge Houston, President/CEO, Dublin Chamber of Commerce

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"The Anatomy of Peace - a great book about how we interact with people in general. Great to evaluate relationships with clients, members and fellow employees"
- Genevieve Morrill, President & CEO, West Hollywood Chamber

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