Booked and busy

Alumni authors juggle careers with creativity to bring their novel ideas to the page. Here are just a few of the many books written recently by Kellogg School of Management graduates, spanning topics from leadership to culture to personal growth. For more alumni updates, see Class Notes.

by LeeAnn Shelton

“Leading With Light: Choosing Conscious Leadership When You’re Ready for More” By Jeff Shuck ’09 MBA, ’19 MS Jeff is proud to announce the publication of his first book. Co-authored with his business partner, Jennifer Mulholland, the book expands on his 30-year career in consulting and coaching executives and teams to lead with more presence, awareness, alignment and intention.

“Sawyer Think: How a Small Company Disrupts Markets and Changes the World” By Kurt Avery ’77 MBA The founder and president of Sawyer Products, Kurt writes about how the water filtration products firm has harnessed its profitability to make a significant charitable impact worldwide. The book provides a clear road map that other businesses can follow and aims to inspire and empower business leaders to use their resources to create meaningful change.

“The Art and Science of Culture: The Power of Seeing What’s Hidden” By Chad Carr ’08 MBA With co-author Matt Herzberg, Chad explores how a company’s corporate culture ultimately determines its performance levels — its ability to attract and retain talent, to collaborate, and to strategically transform as market conditions change. The book is based on decades of listening to and working with hundreds of CEOs, chief human resources officers, business leaders and culture experts.

“Higher Love: A Psychedelic Travel Memoir of Heartbreak and Healing” By Anne Kiehl Friedman A former PhD student, Anne is celebrating the publication of her memoir, which takes readers on a deeply personal journey of introspection and growth as she travels around the globe. Through her candid, resonant and relatable storytelling, Anne reminds readers that authentic healing stems from within and that love for oneself is not only possible but essential for living a fulfilling and meaningful life.