At this point, you’d probably have to be living under a rock to not have heard about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is disrupting industries, influencing executives, and driving hiring trends. AI is impacting my industry and transforming nearly every part of

If there is one skill to cultivate in 2026, it’s curiosity. Psychology Today even named it “the metaskill to thrive in the 21st century.”

Curiosity is often framed as 

There's nothing that stings more in a job search than receiving a rejection. 

(even if you didn’t really want that job or promotion)

Let’s get something straight…  

If you’ve ever felt stuck, restless, or uncertain about your career, you’re not alone. Most of us go through moments when the path we’re on doesn’t feel quite right when we’re questioning if our work actually aligns with who we are and what we value. Sometimes, the shift we need doesn’t come from a new job or a bold move, it comes from seeing things differently. The right book can do that.

When you’re standing between the point where your current job no longer fits and the point of clarity about your next steps, it’s easy to feel like “something has to give”. This uncertainty can spiral into a career crisis as feelings of doubt and confusion pop up, but it doesn’t have to turn into a crisis.