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Every book Dianne Penn recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Dianne Penn has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of July 26, 2026.
  • Dianne Penn has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 26, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 26, 2026.
  • The 3 books Dianne Penn has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 26, 2026: Crucial Conversations, How to raise an adult and Incorruptible.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Dianne Penn aired on July 26, 2026.

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Guest on Lenny's Podcast · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Dianne Penn discussed several books on Lenny's Podcast while reflecting on management, parenting, and company building. She brought up Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, and Stephen R. Covey, explaining how she used artificial intelligence to prepare for difficult conversations and improve her managerial skills in the moment. As a personal pick, Penn recommended Julie Lythcott-Haims's How to Raise an Adult, stating that the framing helped her think about the characteristics she wanted to foster in her children. Lastly, she discussed listening to Eric Ries’s Incorruptible on Audible, noting her strong interest in the question of how to build great companies and mentioning the book's insights into culture metrics and how successful teams maintain their momentum.

Books Dianne Penn recommended or discussed

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  1. Crucial Conversations

    Kerry Patterson; Joseph Grenny; Ron McMillan; Al Switzler; Stephen R. Covey · Recommended · 1 episode

    Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, and Stephen R. Covey is a practical guide designed to help individuals handle high-stakes, emotionally charged dialogue effectively.

    Recommended
    “I used it a lot and actually like prepping for how to have better conversations um in the moment during like crucial conversations. So I love that book and so I actually have a skill that helps me figure out am I having am I going in the right level of detail”
    Lenny's Podcast Anthropic’s first technical PM on token maxing, the jagged edge, and l… 2026-07-26 Listen at 59:05
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. How to raise an adult

    Julie Lythcott-Haims · Recommended · 1 episode

    How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims is a parenting guide and cultural critique that examines the perils of overparenting and offers strategies to foster resilience and independence in children.

    Recommended
    “One personal one I really like how to raise an adult. So uh I'm a mom. So just the framing of what does that mean and what does it mean? What are the characteristics that we want to hone and like harness and foster in our kids?”
    Lenny's Podcast Anthropic’s first technical PM on token maxing, the jagged edge, and l… 2026-07-26 Listen at 1:24:43
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Incorruptible

    Eric Ries · Recommended · 1 episode

    Incorruptible by Eric Ries is a business book that focuses on helping founders protect and sustain the companies they have successfully built.

    Recommended
    “The other book that I uh was listening to on Audible recently is Incorable by Eric Reese. So the Incorruptible Incorruptible Yes. And I I I just I think the question of how to build great companies is important.”
    Lenny's Podcast Anthropic’s first technical PM on token maxing, the jagged edge, and l… 2026-07-26 Listen at 1:25:13
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Anthropic’s first technical PM on token maxing, the jagged edge, and living in the future | Dianne PennLenny's Podcast2026-07-263