📚 Author Bookshelf #001

Marnie Stockman & Nick Coniglio, authors of 'The Business of You' & 'Lead it Like Lasso'

August 24, 2025

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Today’s book curators are authors Nick Coniglio & Marnie Stockman. Their new book The Business of You was just released on August 15, and we featured it in our newsletter on Tuesday (read it here).

Marnie & Nick are also the authors of Lead it Like Lasso, which teaches leadership lessons from the lens of the hit show Ted Lasso.

Here are some of Nick and Marnie’s biggest influences. If you like The Business of You, they think you’ll love these books too.

Bob Burg, The Go-Giver — For showing that success is built on value and generosity.

Patrick Lencioni, Getting Naked and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team — For teaching what real leadership and vulnerability look like.

Ken Blanchard, Raving Fans – For making big ideas simple.

Adam Grant, Think Again – For proving that the best leaders are always learning.

Angela Duckworth, Grit – Because persistence beats raw talent every time.

Seth Godin, Linchpin and The Dip – For showing us that standing out is a choice.

Work in Progmess:
Nick and Marnie’s satirical newsletter celebrating the messy middle of building something meaningful. Part encouragement, part chaos, all growth!

Lead it Like Lasso:
What if your favorite football coach taught leadership? Nick and Marnie’s first book is a movement inspired by the hit show Ted Lasso, helping leaders lead with heart, humor and humility.

Blue (The App):
Launching late 2025, Blue turns the story behind The Business of You into a gamified, challenge-based experience for students, young professionals, and anyone ready to lead with clarity and confidence.

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