Books for Leaders Navigating Real Moments of Change
Anna Minto’s books are practical, grounded, and shaped by decades of advising senior leaders through real moments of change. Across leadership, career transitions, and major life inflection points, her work offers clarity, judgment, and actionable insight — without fluff or over-theorizing.
These books are frequently shared by leaders with their teams, clients, and peers as thoughtful entry points into conversations that matter.
How to Make It to the C-Suite
Making it to the top isn’t just about performance — it’s about judgment, visibility, and navigating unspoken rules. This book breaks down what actually differentiates executives who advance from those who stall. Clear, candid guidance for leaders who intend to play the long game — and win.
How to Spot and Outsmart Corporate Narcissists
Every organization has them — and they can derail teams fast. This book helps leaders recognize narcissistic behavior early, understand the impact, and respond strategically rather than emotionally. Especially valuable for senior professionals navigating high-stakes environments and complex personalities.
Parental Pivot: Thriving in Life and Career as You Transition to Parenthood
Returning to work after becoming a parent isn’t just a logistical shift — it’s an identity shift. Parental Pivot helps high-performing professionals navigate that transition with clarity, confidence, and boundaries that actually stick. Practical, real-world guidance for people who care deeply about both their careers and their families.
Maternity Magic: Empower and Discover Yourself while Planning for and Returning from Maternity Leave
This is the honest, practical guide every ambitious woman wishes she’d had before pregnancy and maternity leave. Maternity Magic blends strategy, self-advocacy, and humanity to help women protect their careers while embracing a major life transition — without guilt or fluff.
How to Lead Millennials: Bridging Gaps and Building Teams
Millennials aren’t broken — but many leaders were never taught how to lead them effectively. This book cuts through stereotypes to explain what actually drives Millennial performance, engagement, and loyalty. A practical, no-nonsense guide for leaders managing multigenerational teams.
How to Navigate Menopause Without Losing Your Career Edge (coming in 2026)
Menopause shows up at work whether organizations talk about it or not. This practical guide gives high-performing women clear language, grounded strategies, and confidence to navigate physical and emotional changes without losing momentum or professional credibility. It also equips organizations — and the leaders alongside them — to better understand and support this often-invisible transition.
How to Simplify Your Crazy Life (coming in 2026)
For high achievers who feel stretched thin, this book is a reset. How to Simplify Your Crazy Life helps readers strip away noise, clarify priorities, and make intentional choices that actually stick. Less about doing more — and more about doing what matters.
ANNA MINTO 