Don’t miss this vblog on books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. We recommend three titles that are must reads on the topic of being a present leader.
The Leadership Pill by Ken Blanchard & Marc Muchnick
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
I Have the Watch by Jon Rennie
Let us know what you’re reading by contacting us at [email protected].
We can’t wait to hear from you.
For the second time ever, we’re posting a written #readthisseries. We’re practicing social distancing so we didn’t get together to film. It’s a serious time for all of us, and we pray for our nation and everyone around the globe. As we follow and abide by recommended health practices, it’s an opportune time to read. Below you will discover our book recommendations on the topic of mental strength–something we’re covering all month long. It’s moments like this, when we are facing a true emergency, that we need to be at our best.
Our first recommendation is Working With Difficult People by Amy Cooper Hakim. This book is perfect. Considering that much of our work at a distance these days requires us to connect with one another in new ways, but it’s tough. This book provides great strategies for handling people “without losing your mind.” You can buy it here.
Our second recommendation is an incredible book by the great Dale Carnegie. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living is a game changer. Carnegie has left us with riches in the form of words. What we love about this book is that it tackles the complex topic of worry. Read this book to gain perspective and to learn to live in “day tight compartments.”
Our final recommendation is Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman. This book is our Mac-Daddy. Dr. Seligman is the father of positive psychology, and we are big fans of his work. What we think you will love most about this book is the techniques he provides for changing your own mind–an absolute must read for leaders!
A Reader’s Tip: If you find it hard to build time into your busy day, especially if you’re working from home with new demands, schedule it. Growing as a leader is intentional. To do so, you need to work at it. Reading is just one strategy, but like anything else worth doing, it takes time. If you’re not finding the time to read, be purposeful with fitting it into your day by placing a hold on your calendar.
If you’re at home because of social distancing, use some of this time to read. Let us know what you think of these three books or just give us a shout about what you’re reading to learn to lead better and grow faster.
Last thing, the first person to contact us via Twitter, using #readthisseries, will receive a copy of Passionate Leadership. All you have to do is tweet, “I am a passionate leader” and we’ll send you a copy.
Joe & T.J.
For the first time ever, we’re posting a written #readthisseries. We’re practicing social distancing so we didn’t get together to film. It’s a serious time for all of us, and we pray for our nation and everyone around the globe. As we follow and abide by recommended health practices, it’s an opportune time to read. Below you will discover our book recommendations on the topic of self-improvement–something we’re covering all month long. It’s moments like this, when we are facing a true emergency, that we need to be at our best.
Our first book on self-improvement is one of our own, Passionate Leadership. This book is filled with real people, doing great work across the country. Some of these stories and situations are quite emotional. We outline several self- and organizational improvement strategies, including the concept of evolving from a teaching culture (a culture where the goal is to impart information on others) to a learning culture (a culture where the goal is for everyone to learn and grow together. In a learning culture, you’re in self-improvement mode all of the time. Check it out. You can buy it here.
Our second recommendation is Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss. The subtitle is “short life advice from the best in the world.” The book is anything but short, coming in at nearly 600 pages, but it’s packed with precisely the way that top performers self-improve to be their best. Find it here.
Our final recommendation, what we call the Mac-Daddy of all self-improvement books, is Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. Even though we haven’t been able to get in touch with Brene to interview her for our #onethingseries, we still feel strongly that her books are great. This one will change your life. If we all acted with the vulnerability to actually self-improve, not only would we change ourselves, but the whole world would change as well. Get it here.
If you’re at home because of social distancing, use some of this time to read. Let us know what you think of these three books or just give us a shout about what you’re reading to learn to lead better and grow faster.
Last thing, the first person to contact us via Twitter, using #readthisseries, will receive a copy of Passionate Leadership. All you have to do is tweet, “I am a passionate leader” and we’ll send you a copy.
Don’t miss this vblog on books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. We recommend three titles that are must-reads on the topic of being a better team player. You can find our catalog of great leadership books at dereka206.sg-host.com — click on #readthisseries.
Bechler, J. (2017). The leadership playbook: Become your team’s most valuable leader. MH Publishing.
Bechler, J. (2019). The Bus Trip: The story of a team, a challenging season, and the lessons learned on a bus ride. Book Services.
Jones, J., Thomas-EL, S., & Vari, J. Building a winning team: The power of a magnetic reputation and the need to recruit top talent in every school. London: Roman&Littlefield.
Don’t miss this vblog on books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. We recommend three titles that are must-reads on the topic of goal-getting. You can find our catalog of great leadership books at dereka206.sg-host.com — click on #readthisseries.
Carroll, K. (2005). Rules of the red rubber ball: Find and sustain your life’s work. Kansas City: McGraw-Hill.
Sivers, D. (2015). Anything you want: 40 lessons for a new kind of entrepreneur. New York: Penguin.
Stuvek, F. (2018). It starts with you: Turn your goals into success. Knoxville, TN: Truimvirate Press.
Don’t miss this vblog on books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. We recommend three titles that are must-reads on the topic of feedback and teacher leadership. You can find our catalog of great leadership books at dereka206.sg-host.com — click on #readthisseries.
Carroll, A. (2014). The feedback imperative: How to give everyday feedback to speed up your team’s success. Austin: River Grove Books.
Johnson, J., Leibowtz, S., & Perret, K. (2017). The coach approach to school leadership: Leading teachers to higher levels of effectiveness. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
Stone, D. & Heen, S. (2015). Thanks for the feedback: The science and art of receiving feedback well. New York: Penguin Books.
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