Why you should read it:

I found the general concept to be applicable to work and life: in every situation, I have some ownership in it. If something goes wrong, as the leader, I own it. I found that that just starting from this position is a great approach: someone isn’t performing well, maybe i didn’t train them well or wasn’t clear in the expectation.

Why you should read it:

Leading change is hard and the world we live (yet alone work in) continues to change. When facing a change or see a change coming, I often think of how to lead all parts through it and how to get the right part first so the others will follow.

Why you should read it:

If, by the time you finish this book, you don’t have a list of potential ideas, read it again. Our industry is ripe with moments and this book has the framework to make them stand out. Make them memorable. Make them powerful

Why you should read it:

For anyone that talks to people, so just about all of us, this book is for you. Simple concepts we can apply when we have to talk infront of others. Ok, we may not make it to the TED stage, but we can make those times more impactful.

Why you should read it:

While probably more geared towards entrepreneurs, this book helps us to focus on what we should really be spending our time on vs what someone else could do. And maybe even do better.

Why you should read it:

A fun little fable stile read with a focus on how to best focus our energy to accomplish our goal. It’s your bus, decide how you want to use it.

Why you should read it:

We all have difficult conversations. Sometimes their on our terms, sometimes they’re not. Be them with team members, residents, family members, surveyors or those we love, this book will help you to have the conversation the right way.

Why you should read it:

We all have habits; good ones and bad ones. this book, the reality of habits is broken down wonderfully. You can then learn how to use that knowledge to create the habits you want to achieve your goals.

Why you should read it:

We all give and receive feedback everyday, but are we giving and receiving the feedback we want? This book breaks down differen types of feedback and how to best give (and receive) it to meet or goals.

Why you should read it:

Read this book and then read it again. While not just interesting points and stories, but strategies you can use in simple day to day conversation as well as some tools that may take longer to develop. Even if you don’t find yourself in a “negotiating” situation, you’ll still find wonderful conversational tools for your toolbelt.

Why you should read it:

I love a good story and I love people that can tell a good story. A good story can move you, can inspire you and can captivate you. Stories help us relate to concepts, ideas and people. This book has a great framework/concept to help you tell the story you want to tell to get your message across and make sure others feel it.

Why you should read it:

Sit down and hold on. This book will provide some different perspectives on our industry and how it should move forward. Things will change, who’s going to make them happen.