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DERELL’S READING LIST

BOOKS THAT SHAPE
HOW 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.

Shared as an invitation for those who want to explore it—never a requirement.

SUGGESTED READING ORDER

The Go-Giver book cover

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?

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Never Eat Alone book cover

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?

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Raving Fans book cover

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?

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The Referral Engine book cover

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?

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Grit book cover

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?

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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?

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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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Share your role, market and the question you want to explore.

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