The idea of writing a book had been lingering for years, but the podcast host felt overwhelmed and unsure about the process. A co-author with a book idea and a literary agent motivated the host to move forward in writing the book. The co-author's idea aligned with the host's passion for intentional reading, and their collaboration led to a revised proposal that eventually caught the interest of a publisher. The publisher, Baker Books, suggested changing the book's title to 'Read to Lead,' which was agreed upon. Without the co-author's initiative and the host's established platform through the podcast, the book might never have materialized.