The Grove of Growth
A Nature-Aligned Book Circle for Thoughtful Leaders and Curious Minds
The Grove of Growth is a monthly Zoom gathering for thoughtful leaders, curious minds, and anyone tired of hustle-driven business advice. Rooted in nature, story, and systems thinking, this book circle explores works that reflect the cycles, tensions, and wisdom of sustainable leadership and intentional living.
There are no productivity hacks here. No grind, no goals to chase—just space to reflect, connect, and grow together.
These sessions are hosted by Michael, founder of Lawson Advisory & Business Solutions, and are an extension of our work in regenerative strategy, conscious success, and human-centered consulting.
The Grove offers a quieter way to lead—one grounded in listening, seasonal growth, and the natural unfolding of insight.
All are welcome—whether you lead a team, a business, or simply your own life with intention.
How it Works:
✦ Curated reads each month – Titles rooted in nature, systems, and sustainable growth
✦ Audiobooks encouraged – Save a tree, listen while you walk
✦ Gentle facilitation – Shared discussion with space for all voices
✦ Personal + leadership reflection – Explore both the self and the system
✦ Business relevance – Each title speaks to growth, leadership, and purpose—grind free
✦ Local-first community – Grounded in your region, open to aligned minds
✦ Occasional in-person meetups – Yes, under actual trees 🌳
Books we're growing into
April 2025
The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible
by Charles Eisenstein
Introduced in April, this gentle yet revolutionary book invites us to shift from control to connection. Eisenstein offers a hopeful vision for changemakers—those building businesses, systems, and lives rooted in trust instead of fear. A grounding beginning to our Grove journey and an invitation to lead from interconnection rather than urgency.
Audible: https://a.co/d/gOZTfwI
📖 Book Circle Discussion: May 29, 2025
May 2025
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto
by Tricia Hersey
Introduced in May, this bold manifesto reclaims rest as a sacred, liberatory practice and act of defiance. Hersey challenges grind culture at its roots and reframes rest as a radical expression of leadership, sustainability, and care—essential for those guiding others with presence and long-term purpose. A needed reminder that we don’t have to hustle to grow.
Audible: https://a.co/d/8Iugy8e
📖 Book Circle Discussion: June 26, 2025
June 2025
June 2025
Emergent Strategy
by Adrienne Maree Brown
Introduced in June, this transformative work blends biomimicry, movement-building, and systems change. Brown invites us to lead like nature—through adaptation, decentralization, and trust in relationship. Essential reading for anyone growing a business or vision aligned with life.
Audible: https://a.co/d/hTJDUvL
📖 Book Circle Discussion: July 31, 2025