The Books

You don't have to read these. But you probably should. Presented in no particular order.

Disclosure: This list is not sponsored, but I participate in affiliate programs that may provide me a commission if you use these links.

How to Win Friends & Influence People

EQ for dummies, before EQ really had a name.

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Buy Back Your Time

You'll love the 80% rule! 

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The Culture Code

What's the secret sauce to creating a good culture?

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The Go-Giver

Thanks to Lambertones for the recommendation!

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The Founder's Mentality

Lessons in why one person can make or break an organization.

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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

A short story with great real-to-life examples of common challenges faced by a team.

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The First 90 Days

Thanks to Patti Cotton for the recommendation! 

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The Power of Moments

If "The Culture Code" had a must-have companion, this would be it. Powerful all on its own!

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Working With Emotional Intelligence

When HR Leader Gary Obreque says he reads this book every year, you know it's a must!

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Hardwiring Excellence

I owe my most treasured leadership to-do's to this book. 

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12: The Elements of Great Managing

What's the science behind Gallup's Q12 engagement questions, and what are real life examples of them at work? 

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Indestractable

What if you could teach a six year old to set their own screen time limits? Now imagine the power that gives adults

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SCRUM The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time

The title hooked me, and I ended up intermittently using this methodology in my work. Certainly not a one-size fits all, but a great tool to have in your toolbox.

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Atomic Habits

Because of this book I exercise more, go to bed earlier, and wake up without an alarm. 

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The Coaching Habit

The title doesn't say it all, but it's a better summary than I can give. 

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No Silver Bullets

A ministry focused book with excellent business application potential.

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Who Moved My Cheese?

A light-hearted read about the perils of doing the same thing that worked before, even though it isn't working anymore.

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Drive

What motivates people (and what doesn't)

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The 5 Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me

A millionaire gave me this book. For whatever that's worth to you. 

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The Conflict Resolution Toolbox

One of the most professionally referenced books from my MSA program.

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Leading Through Conflict

How do you take a difficult situation and make something better from it? Find out here!

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Boundaries

Do you struggle with saying "yes" too often? Learn when and how to say "no."

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Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times

Church oriented book which gave me my favorite term of all time: "Anxiety Producing People." 

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Thinking Fast and Slow

From the creator of the field of behavioral economics, this books help you better understand your emotional and logical states of thinking.

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Leading Through Conflict

How do you take a difficult situation and make something better from it? Find out here!

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Boundaries

Do you struggle with saying "yes" too often? Learn when and how to say "no."

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Congregational Leadership in Anxious Times

Church oriented book which gave me my favorite term of all time: "Anxiety Producing People." 

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Thinking Fast and Slow

From the creator of the field of behavioral economics, this books help you better understand your emotional and logical states of thinking.

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