Dr. Linda Tolbert book hits Amazon best-seller status

The Heart of Success, co-authored by Dr. Linda Davis Tolbert and Jack Canfield, reached Amazon Best-Seller status after its July 16 launch. The book’s strong debut across business and leadership categories spotlights Tolbert’s chapter on purpose-driven success.

Why it matters: - The book’s Amazon Best-Seller status gives Dr. Linda Davis Tolbert’s message about purpose-driven leadership a wider platform. - The launch adds visibility to a book aimed at readers interested in business, leadership and personal development.

What happened: - SuccessBooks® announced that The Heart of Success launched on July 16, 2026, and reached Amazon Best-Seller status. - Dr. Linda Davis Tolbert co-authored the book with Jack Canfield and a group of professionals from around the world. - The book includes Tolbert’s chapter, “The Way Back To You.” - The release was reported from Seattle, Washington, on July 22, 2026.

The details: - The book ranked as a best seller in multiple Amazon business categories, including Sales & Selling, Entrepreneurship, and Business Development & Entrepreneurship. - The Heart of Success also reached No. 3 on Amazon’s New Release rankings. - The title appeared on New Release lists in leadership, business, and personal development. - Tolbert’s chapter focuses on a shift from outward achievement to inner fulfillment. - The chapter frames true success as reconnecting with authentic purpose and aligning life with personal identity. - Tolbert is an accomplished CEO and was named to Becker’s Healthcare “Top Black Healthcare Leaders.” - Her background includes strategy development, execution, innovation, change management, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and diversity, equity and inclusion advocacy in healthcare. - Tolbert is board certified in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. - She served for many years as a physician with a large U.S. multi-specialty group before leaving that role in September 2025. - In her last executive role, Tolbert led more than 1,300 clinicians and served 640,000 members in Washington. - She previously served as Regional Chief of Dermatology for the Southern California enterprise. - Her earlier work included serving as Regional Risk Management Physician Lead. - Tolbert’s leadership is associated with award-winning clinician wellness programs and diversity, equity and inclusion programs. - She also worked as an academic clinician-educator and Assistant Professor with responsibilities in admissions interviewing, coaching, curriculum leadership, faculty governance, DEI initiatives, and residency training. - Tolbert has spoken at local, regional, national and international conferences. - Her education includes Barry University, Howard University College of Medicine, Southwestern University School of Law, UCLA, USC, and Harvard Business School. - Tolbert has raised three children with her partner of 37 years.

Between the lines: - The book’s rapid rise suggests demand for leadership stories that connect professional achievement with personal meaning. - Tolbert’s chapter positions success as an internal reset, not just a career milestone. - Her healthcare and academic background gives the message more credibility for readers looking for leadership lessons rooted in lived experience.

What’s next: - SuccessBooks® is directing readers to order the book through the link provided in the announcement. - The book’s early rankings may help extend its reach across business and self-development audiences.

The bottom line: - The Heart of Success is using a strong Amazon debut to push a simple message: lasting success starts with purpose.