227. Leaders are Readers: Top Book Recommendations
Jul 15, 2024
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Join Empire Building hosts as they discuss impactful book recommendations for leaders, including topics on emotional health, decision-making, and empathy building. They highlight books by authors such as Dan Sullivan, Dave Kraft, and Matthew McConaughey, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning for personal and professional growth.
'Million Dollar Weekend' by Noah Kagan emphasizes quick business launch strategies.
'Emotionally Healthy Leaders' by Peter Scazzaro highlights self-awareness and boundary-setting for effective leadership.
Deep dives
Book Recommendation: Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan's new book, 'Million Dollar Weekend,' offers a practical guide to launching a business in a weekend. The book includes actionable steps and exercises, emphasizing the importance of asking for what you need and taking quick action. Kagan's emphasis on building social media presence, utilizing email effectively, and avoiding procrastination makes it a valuable read for business owners.
Leadership Insight: Emotionally Healthy Leaders by Peter Scazzaro
Peter Scazzaro's book highlights the importance of emotional health in leadership, providing valuable frameworks for self-awareness and decision-making. The book addresses key aspects like leading from a place of rest, establishing boundaries, and navigating endings effectively. Scazzaro's work offers practical tools for leaders in any industry to enhance their emotional well-being and leadership skills.
Personal Development: Exactly What to Say by Phil Jones
Phil Jones' book, 'Exactly What to Say,' focuses on the power of effective communication in various settings. The book provides key phrases and insights to influence outcomes positively through language. Jones' emphasis on taking action and putting in the necessary work for success resonates throughout the book, offering practical guidance for personal and professional growth.
Summertime is a wonderful season for books. Here at Empire Builders, we’re all readers, so we’re excited to spend this episode talking about our favorite books we’ve read over the past year. They’re books that have changed our businesses and lives… and don’t worry, we throw some novels in there too!
They are:
“10x Is Easier Than 2x” by Dan Sullivan
“Leaders Who Last” by Dave Kraft
“Exactly What to Say” by Phil Jones
“Leading in Tough Times” by John Maxwell
“The Mountain is You” by Brianna Wiest
“Million Dollar Weekend” by Noah Kagan
“Help, Thanks, Wow” by Anne Lamott
“The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
“Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey
“Brainstorm” by Daniel Siegel
“The Pivot Year” by Brianna Wiest
“The Women” by Kristin Hannah
“Emotionally Healthy Leaders” by Peter Scazzaro
Links to each of these books can be found in the Resources section. Enjoy!