Good Reads
Just like food and beverage either strengthens or diminishes your health, so do the books you read. Whether you consume books the old fashioned way...bound and kept on the shelf, or digitally and on-the-go, books can help by replenishing excellence, introducing new information, and help us grow and connect with broader horizons. Below are some books that I can recommend. Maybe you will find something interesting on my bookshelf.
(HYPERLINK TO THE BOOKS ON AMAZON IN THE TITLES BELOW)
Top Of My Reading List
Paul A. Akers
Whether for work or home, making tiny changes will empower process improvement and grow a team. Your team could be co-workers or your family members. One way or the other, this makes process improvement simple and achievable anywhere.
Jennifer Rothschild
If you value a morning devotional based on a well-loved Psalm, this 7 week personal journal and video series is perfect. It's inspired me in more ways than I expected. And it can for you as well.
Blanchard, Ripley, Parisi-Carew
It's so easy to look at problems wherever we are and point a finger everywhere around us for assigning blame. In the end though, if there's going to be improvement, the only person I can count on to effect that change is me.
Dr Juli Slattery
Another book along the lines of "I can be the difference maker. I can help bring growth and change." I love this book as it helped me to look at my marriage in a manner that identified my husband's strengths and value.
Megan DiPiero
If you are one of those indefatigable entrepreneurs and find yourself chasing down so many leads and never managing to achieve success, this book is a keeper! Megan manages to connect with you right where you are.
Chip & Dan Heath
Whether you want to improve company result of charity and ministry success, this book simply lays out the case for guest relations. Why do Chick-fil-A and Disney manage to outperform their competition? It's all in the power of moments.
Simon Sinek
Most of us find ourselves at one time, or many, busy with life, but feeling lost in the activity and chaos. It's quite possible that you are busy doing good, but not meeting what you were uniquely and beautifully designed to do. This book digs in to uncover more on this topic.
Dr Henry Cloud
People, activities, situations and more are all part of the richness of life. But if we just face them all one after the other and don't filter through to allow the best to stay and the unhealthy to be invited to leave, we will never achieve a rich and full life. Lean how and when to say "yes" and "no."
Carol Dweck
What made Michael Jordan stand out from all his peers? Was it natural ability or something else? Uncover the mysteries of the power of your chosen mindset and the impact it can make on your life, your relationships, family and career.
Ken Blanchard
Using the power of allegory, Ken distills "being a great boss"down to a few simple and VERY achievable behaviors. Once you finish this and start developing these habits you won't want to miss the follow on book 👉🏽
Ken Blanchard
Once again, the power of story-telling allows you to comprehend the simplicity and impact of proven leadership skills. Learn how people learn, and how to engage them successfully to want to achieve growth.
Chip Gaines
Crazy...like a fox describes Chip. He's a nut, but don't let his tom-foolery deceive you. Chip is a savvy businessman and a willing learner. This is a must-read for anyone.
Jon Gordon
Jon tells the story of George Boiardi. George was one of those people who left an impact for life. His unassuming demeanor resulted in his leadership from in the middle of the pack and his story will never leave you.
Sarah Huckabee
Sarah's incredible rise to the public eye and her fortitude that has carried her to the Arkansas Governor's Mansion are an inspiration, no matter your political leanings. Sarah is a strong, intelligent and compassionate individual. Her autobiography is worth reading.
Jack and Suzy Welch
Don't want to go back to formal school, but still wanting to expand your business acumen? This is your resource! I greatly enjoyed this in audible format. It got me to and from work every day, and I closed each chapter having grown measurably.
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