PUBLICATIONS
CHIP:
Use Everything You Have To Do Everything You Do
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Angela's first book, CHI,P takes you on a journey of how the following poem she wrote when she was 8 years old has impacted her life for over 30 years.
"Use everything you have
To do everything you do
Because everything you do
Is a CHIP off of you" -AIG 1983
Goal Cartography:
Working Backwards Towards Success
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Angela's second book serves as a guide of how to set goals and work backwards to build your plan for success both professionally and personally. The tools given in this book also guide the work she does as an Executive Coach.
Grant Writing Workbook
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With a great deal of Grant Writing experience, Angela teaches others about the full grant process, not just how to write a grant. This workbook was developed to complement her Grant Writing course that she teaches quarterly at the CMAG office or virtually.
Leadership Development:
Workbook for Human Services Professionals
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With over 20 years in leadership roles in both government and nonprofit organizations, along with focusing her education on leadership development, Angela has developed tools to assist new leaders develop their skills as a leader. The tools in this book are used in many of her trainings related to Leadership Development.
Unapologetically Becoming
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You don’t need permission to become who you were always meant to be.
In Unapologetically Becoming, Dr. Angela I. Gustus invites readers into a raw and reflective journey of personal transformation, purpose, and power.
Through heartfelt stories, lived experiences, and powerful insights, this book is a call to every woman who has ever questioned her worth, muted her brilliance, or waited for approval to rise.
With wisdom drawn from her path as a leader, mother, and Black woman navigating complex systems and personal trials, Dr. Gustus challenges you to shed false narratives, reclaim your voice, and embrace the fullness of your identity—boldly and without apology.
The Whole World Can't Be Wrong
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In this honest and engaging guide, Dr. Angela I. Gustus draws on decades of experience as a CEO, consultant, and behavioral health leader to challenge entrepreneurs to look inward. Why aren’t your systems working? Why won’t your team follow through? The answer might be closer than you think.
Through powerful personal stories, real-world case examples, and practical tools, Dr. Gustus explores what it truly takes to grow as a leader while scaling a business. From building strong teams and developing policy, to mastering communication and creating succession plans, this book provides a complete framework for entrepreneurs ready to lead with clarity and intention.