This is not your average leadership book club.
It's like Cliff's Notes meets Leadership Mastermind!
Welcome to Agora Leadership Book Summary Club where leaders accelerate their growth in less than 75 minutes per month, without the overwhelm.
Why spend 96 hours over the next year trying to unlock your leadership potential, when you can do it in less than 15?
Most people spend 8+ hours reading just one book. With Agora Leadership Book Summary Club , you’ll absorb the key insights of best-sellers in just 15 minutes per month—that’s 96% less time with 100% of the growth.
Reclaim your valuable time without compromising your personal and professional growth. With Agora Leadership Book Summary Club, you’ll:
★ Confidently lead teams and inspire with impact
★ Create a vision that motivates and sparks real change
★ Fast-track your way to that promotion or new leadership role
★ Expand your network with a community of growth-minded, like-hearted leaders.
★ Grow alongside leaders who share your passion and drive for leadership excellence.
Our summaries are powerful, but the REAL power is in the connection with our like-hearted leadership community.
Studies show we’re 65% more likely to reach goals when we share them with a group. We're here to make that happen for you.
We meet for one hour each month to focus our energies on the most powerful, impactful, and relevant lessons for each of us from our latest book summary.
Together, we'll:
- Turn leadership insights into action
- Share fresh perspectives and offer support to one another
- Boost our motivation by reflecting on and committing to real-world growth
- Build powerful accountability to ensure our insights drive lasting change
It’s not just about the book summaries; it’s about growing together as leaders.
Here's everything you get with your book summary club membership:
Your annual membership, includes:
🌱 1 x 15-minute or less audiobook summary per month
🌱 1 x LIVE Book Circle per month @ 10:00a-11:00a CT on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (calls are recorded for those who can't join live)
🌱 Access to our members-only Facebook Group for support and accountability between LIVE Book Circles
🌱 Focus on 3 x leadership book categories; Inner Leadership, Leadership Development Skills and Team/Community Leadership
Each month you can expect to:
🌱 Apply your learning through tailored exercises, activities, and breakout rooms
🌱 Create implementation and accountability plans to ensure you take action based on your learning
🌱 Get support from the group on any specific questions
🌱 Create invaluable connections to other like-hearted leaders around the world
Bonus content!
- On-demand access to ALL previous months' 15-minute book summaries + LIVE Book Circle recordings
- Option to upgrade your membership to include the FULL book summary library of over 300 best-selling titles
Are you ready to skip the endless to-read list and go straight to the good stuff ?
Agora Leadership Book Summary Club is for leaders who:
- Buy more leadership or business books than they could ever realistically get through
- Aren't big readers, but still want to benefit from the wisdom shared in the world's best-selling leadership books
- Start reading leadership books, but never seem to make it past the first few chapters
- Just don't have the time to sit down and read, but are committed to personal and professional growth
Hello, my fellow book-loving leader!
I'm Valeyne and my obsession with books started at the Scholastic Book Fair when I was seven. As a kid, I would spend my entire allowance on books I just had to have...
...But truth be told? They didn’t all get read. And even now, my bookshelf is still full of books I haven’t finished. In fact, if you take a peek in my closet, you’ll see a lot of bookmarks stuck at Chapter 3 or 4.
This is why I started Agora Leadership Book Summary Club.
When I first became a leader, I soon felt overwhelmed by the constant flow of must-read books, articles, and podcasts promising to make me the "best" leader I could be.
To try and keep up, I often found myself skimming words or half-listening to audiobooks while driving, struggling to apply anything I was learning...
Then, I discovered book summaries: a total game-changer.
Instead of reading every book cover to cover, I could get the key takeaways in minutes.
But here’s the catch...
Without a community to discuss and refine what I learned AND without a solid plan to apply it, I soon fell back into old habits.
I was missing the magic-combo of collaborating and learning from other leaders who were trying to do the same thing I was.
This is why Agora Leadership Book Summary Club isn't JUST about book summaries - it's about truly learning from the best leadership books, sharing personal insights with like-hearted leaders, and leveling up your leadership with confidence.
Feeling excited to learn how to lead with confidence?
Welcome to your community! Let’s unlock your full leadership potential, together.
What if you could grab the best takeaways from top leadership books each month… all without reading a single book?
With our book summary club, you can!
In less than 75 minutes a month, we’ll cut through the fluff, share key insights, and collaborate on how to make them work in real life with:
- 15-minute book summaries are released on the 1st of each month
- LIVE Monthly Book Circles delivered online via Zoom on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10am CT
- Each quarter, we’ll rotate between 3 categories of leadership books: Inner Leadership, Leadership Skill Development and Team/Community Leadership
Upcoming Books - 2025
January 8th, 2025
Inner Leadership
Flourish
by: Martin Seligman
In 1998, Martin Seligman became the president of the American Psychological Association, and brought with him the goal of exploring what makes life worth living and building the conditions to make it happen.
February 12th, 2025
Leadership Skill Development
A More Beautiful Question
by: Warren Berger
Would the world be better off if we asked more and better questions? This is something that Warren Berger sets out to answer is his great book, A More Beautiful Question.
March 12th, 2025
Team/Community Leadership
Resonate
by: Nancy Duarte
Discover techniques to engage your audience, create compelling narratives, and leave a lasting impact.
April 9th, 2025
Inner Leadership
The Miracle Morning
by: Hal Elrod
How you start your day sets the tone for your day. The tone for your day sets the trajectory of your life. Find out how the magic of The Miracle Morning can work for you.
May 14th, 2025
Leadership Skill Development
Originals
by: Adam Grant
Are you destined to do something truly great with your business and life? Adam Grant has written Originals so you can follow in the footsteps of those who've blazed the trails before you.
June 11th, 2025
Team/Community Leadership
The Blue Sweater
by: Jacqueline Novogratz
What drives a woman to leave a career in international finance to work in the developing world to understand the underpinnings of poverty? This inspiring story has some amazing answers.
July 9th, 2025
Inner Leadership
The Power of Now
by: Eckhart Tolle
We all know that living in the present leads to a healthier, much happier and more fulfilling life. This summary shows us exactly how to get to and stay within the present amid the bustle of our daily grind.
August 13th, 2025
Leadership Skill Development
Conversational Intelligence
by: Judith Glaser
Join us on an eye-opening journey into the world of communication, where every word has the power to shape our experiences, build meaningful connections, and unlock the path to success.
September 10th, 2025
Team/Community Leadership
How to Be an Ally: Actions You Can Take for a Stronger, Happier Workplace
by: Melinda Briana Epler
This crucial guide for creating inclusive and equitable workplaces provides actionable strategies for understanding privilege, confronting biases, and supporting colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Through real-life examples and practical advice, readers are empowered to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment. Melinda Briana Epler emphasizes personal growth and the positive impact of allyship on organizational culture and success.
October 8th, 2025
Inner Leadership
Atlas of the Heart
by Brené Brown
At the heart of Brené Brown's book is the idea that if we were better able to use language to identify and communicate the emotions we all feel, our lives would be transformed.
November 12th, 2025
Leadership Skill Development
Switch
by: Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Do you find that creating change is hard, both in yourself and in others? You aren't alone. Luckily, the Heath Brothers have written the ultimate "how-to" book on creating change when it's hard.
December 10th, 2025
Team/Community Leadership
Influencer
by: Josephy Grenny, Kerry Patterson, David Macfield, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler
Everyone wants more influence. Whether as a CEO, a dad, a friend, or employee, we all want the ability to convince other people to do what we want. And this superpower is within your reach.
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Agora Leadership Book Club is for leaders that consider themselves to be legacy-minded, heart-centered and growth-oriented. Each quarter we rotate through 3 leadership categories; Inner Leadership, Leadership Skill Development and Team/Community Leadership. Whether you serve as a leader in your workplace or your community space, Agora Leadership Book Summary Club is for you.
If you...
- Hold yourself accountable for finding potential in people or processes
- Desire to be a catalyst for change and make a meaningful difference in the communities/teams you serve
- Want to show up, take risks, learn and inspire and
- Lead a team of direct reports, cross-functional teams, projects and/or processes
Then YOU are, undoubtedly, a leader!
Leaders can lead from any position or job title. You may...
- Lead a team of direct reports or be a direct report leading cross-functional teams, projects and/or processes
- Serve as a leader in your community, serve on a board or are building a community of your own.
No! We believe that you can lead from any position or job title. You may manage people, projects or even cross-functional teams. You may be a leader in your community, building a community or even serve on a board. Note that our third book leadership category is "Team/Community Leadership". You are encouraged to checkout our book list for the year and see if these books interest you. If they resonate you are welcome to join, regardless of your job title. You can see the full schedule and book features for 2024 here.
Agora Leadership Book Club includes 1 specially curated audio/video book summary per month, 1 monthly LIVE Book Circle via Zoom to put your learning in motion and you will learn to integrate the content more holistically by gathering in a community of growth-oriented and like-hearted leaders.
Book Circles are offered during the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10am CT/11am ET. View the full schedule and book features above.
Before making a commitment to join Agora Leadership Book Club you will want to confirm you are available for the majority of the LIVE experiences and block your calendar in advance. Sessions will be recorded while in the main room, but due to the nature of the conversations and having multiple breakout groups, breakout rooms are not recorded. If you are unable to attend a session, you will be able to review the portion that was recorded and will still be able to listen to the book summary any time during the month.
Yes, you will! Each book summary will be shared on the 1st of the month or immediately if you join after that date. Before joining the book circle you will want to schedule 15 minutes to listen to the summary and 15-30 minutes to complete the pre-reflection. Completing the pre-reflection will allow us to deepen the conversation and integrate the learning more holistically.
At this time, we design all of our LIVE community experiences to be intentionally small. In fact, Agora Leadership Book Summary Club is the largest community, by size, we currently offer. We believe the greatest likelihood for lasting transformation happens in smaller community where you can be brave. Agora Leadership Book Summary Club offers at least 1 breakout group (pending circle size) with every monthly circle so you can learn and grow with others.
Agora Leadership Book Summary Club is not a one hit wonder kind of experience. We have a 12-Month minimum commitment. Our focus is to build long-term community that goes deep.
Yes! Agora Leadership Book Summary Club is open for enrollment anytime of year and your 12 month membership begins from the first day of enrollment.
Refunds are not available. Please read the sales page fully to avoid any misunderstandings about what is being covered and what is included. To see our full payment terms, click here.
You can upgrade your subscription to include instant, on-demand access to our Digital Book Summary Library at the time of signup. This exclusive resource, featuring 300+ summaries on personal growth, leadership, business, and more, is available for just $97 per year (a $297 value). Empower your personal and professional growth with actionable insights anytime, anywhere!
Our name, inspired by the ancient Greek Agora, reflects our vision of a gathering space where individuals connect to find not only access to cutting-edge thought leadership, but also a sense of community and belonging.
Agora Leadership Book Club is your gateway to a world of knowledge, growth and connection.
Absolutely! And YOU are awesome to consider your team and company growth in this way. I would be happy to work with you to create a custom book list that supports the goals of your team/company over the course of the year AND I will create a custom learning experience each month to lead the monthly book circles. Email me at valeyne@agoracoach.com to inquire about pricing and additional options.
Still have questions? Send me an email at valeyne@agoracoach.com, and I'll personally message you.