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Every book Cathy Lanier recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Cathy Lanier has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of April 23, 2026.
  • Cathy Lanier has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of April 23, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of April 23, 2026.
  • The 2 books Cathy Lanier has mentioned in the most episodes, as of April 23, 2026: Blink and The Tipping Point.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Cathy Lanier aired on April 23, 2026.

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Guest on The Tim Ferriss Show · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Cathy Lanier appeared on The Tim Ferriss Show to discuss her career journey, leadership principles, and her role as the Chief Security Officer of the NFL. During the interview, she recommended Malcolm Gladwell's book The Tipping Point, describing it as one of her all-time favorite reads. She explained that the book forces readers to understand that any challenge or problem-solving endeavor contains a tipping point that can be identified and utilized if one understands the mechanics of change. Additionally, Lanier recommended another work by the same author, Blink, identifying it as a particularly valuable resource for individuals working in high-paced professions. She noted that Blink helps people evaluate their decision-making processes, illustrating how much reliance on instinct and accumulated personal experience truly matters when quick judgments are required in high-stakes environments. Through these recommendations, Lanier emphasized the practical application of behavioral insights to professional problem-solving.

Books Cathy Lanier recommended or discussed

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  1. Blink

    Malcolm Gladwell · Recommended · 1 episode

    Blink by Malcolm Gladwell is a psychology book examining how the human subconscious makes rapid snap judgments and how intuition relies on instinct and experience.

    Recommended
    “I would also say Blink. Blink is another one that I only read because I liked Malcolm Gladwell, but Blink for people in highpaced professions. Blink is one that helps you really evaluate how you make decisions. How you rely on your instinct and your experience and how much that matters.”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #862: Cathy Lanier, Chief Security Officer of the NFL — From 9th-Grade… 2026-04-23
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    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The Tipping Point

    Malcolm Gladwell · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell is a famous examination of how little things can make a big difference, exploring the underlying social dynamics that spark epidemics and trends.

    Recommended
    “The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell. One of my all-time favorite reads because it forces you to understand that no matter what your challenge or no matter what your problem is, goes back to problem solving. Whatever the problem is you're trying to solve, there is a tipping point. You just have to know what that tipping point is. And I”
    The Tim Ferriss Show #862: Cathy Lanier, Chief Security Officer of the NFL — From 9th-Grade… 2026-04-23
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#862: Cathy Lanier, Chief Security Officer of the NFL — From 9th-Grade Dropout to DC's Longest-Serving Police Chief, Protecting the Super Bowl, and Resilience Under Extreme PressureThe Tim Ferriss Show2026-04-232