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BOOKS THAT SHAPEHOW I LEAD. These books reflect how I think about people, relationships, leadership, service and growth. Read with a question in mind: What could I put into practice in my life or business?
MY PERSONAL FOUNDATION
The Bible — My Personal Foundation My faith shapes how I understand stewardship, service, generosity, integrity, relationships, wealth, leadership and legacy. The Bible informs how I lead, serve and build relationships.
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The Go-GiverBob Burg & John David Mann 01 / SUGGESTED READING ORDER
The Go-Giver Bob Burg & John David Mann
Create value before expecting a return. Start with service, authenticity and the value you bring to other people. Business grows from how relationships are treated.
Put it into practice + Who could benefit from something useful you can offer today?
VIEW BOOK ON AMAZON ↗ Never Eat AloneKeith Ferrazzi & Tahl Raz 02 / SUGGESTED READING ORDER
Never Eat Alone Keith Ferrazzi & Tahl Raz
Build relationships before you need them. Make connection an ongoing practice of generosity and mutual value, rather than something you do only when you need business.
Put it into practice + Which relationship deserves your attention before you need a favor?
VIEW BOOK ON AMAZON ↗ Raving FansKen Blanchard & Sheldon Bowles 03 / SUGGESTED READING ORDER
Raving Fans Ken Blanchard & Sheldon Bowles
Make service worth talking about. Understand what people value and deliver a consistent experience that earns their trust, loyalty and willingness to introduce you.
Put it into practice + What part of your client experience would someone naturally tell a friend about?
VIEW BOOK ON AMAZON ↗ The Referral EngineJohn Jantsch 04 / SUGGESTED READING ORDER
The Referral Engine John Jantsch
Give great relationships a repeatable system. Build processes that support excellent service, useful introductions and thoughtful follow-through without making relationships feel impersonal.
Put it into practice + Where could a simple process help you follow through more consistently?
VIEW BOOK ON AMAZON ↗ GritAngela Duckworth 05 / SUGGESTED READING ORDER
Grit Angela Duckworth
Consistency beats chasing. Meaningful progress takes sustained effort. Develop the discipline to keep doing worthwhile work beyond the excitement of a new goal.
Put it into practice + What worthwhile habit will you keep when motivation fades?
VIEW BOOK ON AMAZON ↗ Failing ForwardJohn C. Maxwell 06 / SUGGESTED READING ORDER
Failing Forward John C. Maxwell
Turn setbacks into better decisions. Take responsibility, reflect and adjust. Mistakes can inform your next action when you are willing to learn from them.
Put it into practice + What lesson from a recent setback will change your next action?
VIEW BOOK ON AMAZON ↗ The Psychology of MoneyMorgan Housel 07 / SUGGESTED READING ORDER
The Psychology of Money Morgan Housel
Build the judgment to keep what you create. Income is only part of the picture. Patience, behavior and perspective shape how resources support a sustainable life and business.
Put it into practice + What financial habit supports the future you want to build?
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Put one idea into practice. Choose the book that speaks to the challenge in front of you. Try one useful idea. If you want to work through how it applies to your business, let’s talk.
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