Library
The voices and teachings that have guided Haleh. This is her source of inspiration.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Small changes, big impact. This book reminded me that transformation doesn’t come from intensity — it comes from consistency. Clear breaks down the science of habit formation and makes it practical, actionable, and deeply empowering.
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction Copy
Gabor Maté
A powerful, raw look at addiction. Gabor doesn’t judge — he invites compassion and understanding, especially for the parts we push away.
Start With Why
Simon Sinek
A must-read for finding your purpose and inspiring others. Sinek makes the case for leading with clarity about why you do what you do.
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
Gabor Maté & Daniel Maté
This one made me question everything about what we call “wellness” in our culture. Trauma is everywhere — but so is the opportunity to heal.
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder
Gabor Maté
So much more than a book about ADHD. It helped me see the deeper layers — emotional sensitivity, childhood environments, and how we reconnect with ourselves.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Mark Manson
A refreshing slap of honesty about living a good life by choosing what truly deserves your energy. A reminder to let go of trying to please everyone and focus on what actually matters.
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Gabor Maté
This one cracked open a truth I’ve felt but couldn’t name: stress and unspoken emotions live in the body. A must-read if you’ve ever wondered about the emotional root of illness.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Patrick Lencioni
A classic that breaks down why teams fail and how to build trust, healthy conflict, commitment, accountability, and results. Great for anyone who wants to lead teams that work well together.
Extraordinary Executive (The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive)
Patrick Lencioni
A short, practical fable about what makes truly great leaders stand out. Lencioni lays out four simple but powerful disciplines to build a healthy, cohesive organization.
Solving Tough Problems
Adam Kahane
An insightful read on collaborative problem-solving in messy, complex systems. Kahane explores how to get people with different views to work together creatively.
Unbroken
Laura Hillenbrand
An extraordinary true story of resilience, survival, and redemption. This book shows the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardship.
His Needs, Her Needs
Willard F. Harley Jr.
A book that digs into what makes relationships work by understanding each other’s core needs. Practical, clear advice for building stronger partnerships.
Primal Leadership
Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis & Annie McKee
This book connects emotional intelligence to effective leadership. It’s about leading with self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to inspire others.
The Six Secrets of Change
Michael Fullan
A practical take on how organizations can adapt and thrive in complex times. It gives actionable ways to lead meaningful change.
Leading Change
John P. Kotter
A classic that gave me a clear, structured way to think about transformational change. Kotter’s eight-step model is still one of the most practical roadmaps for turning vision into lasting organizational impact.
Radical Awakening
Dr. Shefali Tsabary
A bold, honest book about waking up to the ways we’ve been conditioned to play small — especially as women. It’s an invitation to break free from expectations and live in full, unapologetic truth.
The Servant Leader
James A. Autry
This book highlights the art of leading with compassion, service, and authenticity. A good guide for anyone who believes leadership starts with serving others.
Dare to Lead
Brené Brown
This book feels like an emotional map I didn’t know I needed — it puts words to feelings I’ve often struggled to name. Brené Brown shows how understanding our inner world can bring us closer to ourselves and the people we care about.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Brené Brown
This book is about embracing who you really are, messy parts and all. Brené Brown encourages wholehearted living through courage, compassion, and connection.
Atlas of the Heart
Brené Brown
This book feels like an emotional map I didn’t know I needed — it puts words to feelings I’ve often struggled to name. Brené Brown shows how understanding our inner world can bring us closer to ourselves and the people we care about.
The Let Them Theory
Mel Robbins
A reminder that freedom and peace come when you stop controlling others and let them be who they are. Simple, liberating advice on setting boundaries and focusing on your own energy.
The Infinite Game
Simon Sinek
A powerful read on shifting from a win-or-lose mindset to playing the long game in business and life. It challenges leaders to think beyond short-term results and build organizations that can thrive infinitely.
Quotes that shaped me
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“The greatest contribution of a leader is to make others leaders.”
— Simon Sinek
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“Heart is sea, language is shore. Whatever sea includes, will hit the shore.”
— Rumi
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“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
— Viktor E. Frankl
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“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.”
— Marcus Aurelius
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“Remember four things that you can’t get back: The stone after it is thrown. The word after it’s said. The occasion after it’s missed. The time after it’s gone. The love that you didn’t embrace.”
— Unknown
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“Love yourself wholly — mind, body, heart, soul. The beauty of interconnectedness of our bodies and humanity.”
— Haleh Bahrami
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“We carry too much guilt about letting others down—and too little fear of letting ourselves down. … The most important commitments to uphold are the ones you make to yourself.”
— Adam Grant
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“When you lead with your heart, you can make difficult decisions with your head”
— Haleh Bahrami
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“Leadership is more about influence than authority—building trust is foundational to success.”
— Haleh Bahrami
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“Leadership is not just about delivering results but also about inspiring and empowering teams to excel beyond their own expectations.”
— Haleh Bahrami
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“Early on, I also realized that leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about creating space for others to thrive.”
— Haleh Bahrami
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“However, the paradox of duality means that while one extreme might be beneficial, there are times we need to embrace the opposite in order to achieve wholeness. Take, for instance, companionship and loneliness.”
— Unknown
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Allow more love into your life
— Unknown
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“The real luxuries in life: time, health, a quiet mind, slow mornings, ability to travel, rest without guilt, a good night’s sleep, calm and ‘boring’ days, meaningful conversations, home-cooked meals, people you love, people who love you back.”
— Unknown
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“Be the leader you wish you had.”
— Simon Sinek
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“The greatest contribution of a leader is to make others leaders.”
— Simon Sinek
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“Leaders take the risk to trust first.”
— Simon Sinek
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“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
— Carl Yung
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“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will rule your life and you will call it Fate.”
— Carl Yung
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As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.
— Carl Yung
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“I don’t love you with my heart and mind. I love you with my soul, in case my mind forgets and my heart stops”.
— Rumi
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“The purpose of negative emotions is not to cause misery. It’s to prevent mistakes. Outrage is a signal to speak up. Anxiety is a prompt to prepare. Guilt is a reminder to repair. Disappointment a cue to persist. Pain reveals principles. Where we hurt is a clue to what we value.”
— Adam Grant