Ellen Whitlock Baker | Coach, Facilitator, Speaker

On my nightstand.

These are a few of the books that have shaped how I think about work, leadership, and what it means to be human.

Anchored Aligned Accountable Book
Book cover titled "Talk to Me Nice" by Minda Harts with subtitle "The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace". The cover is light blue with speech bubbles and large orange text.
Book cover with large red text stating 'Work Won't Love You Back.' Subtext in a yellow circle reads 'How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone.' Author's name, Sarah Jaffe, appears in black text. Quote on the right side says, 'A tremendous contribution.' – Naomi Klein.
Science of Stuck Book
Trust Fall Book
Immunity to Change
Busy is a 4-letter word book
A book cover titled 'Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy' by Vu Le, with a light blue and white background, depicting a blue brushstroke or abstract element at the top.
Hype Women
Financial Feminist
The Trauma of Burnout book
Book cover with four colorful brushstrokes in yellow, pink, light blue, and dark blue, and the title 'Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself' by Nedra Glover Tawwab.
Rest is Resistance
Feminist Fight Club
Cover of the book "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski, featuring black background with bold pink and white text.
Authentic Book
Book cover titled 'Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success' by Ruchika T. Malhotra, with the subtitle 'Uncomplete'. The background features a vibrant, pixelated burst of orange, yellow, and pink colors.