Recommended Reading

One of the questions we get a lot is, “If you were going to recommend a good book, what would it be?” This is a difficult question, one that usually prompts a follow-up question: “What topic are you interested in?” As we begin to narrow the conversation, we can often make an informed recommendation of books that have helped us on our journey.

Two factors affect whether or not a book is right for you: content and timing. A book may not speak to you today based on your circumstances—and it may prove extremely valuable at some point in your future. With that disclaimer, we’ve put together a small sampling of the many books that have helped us at some point during our lives. We hope that some of these books may serve you as well.

Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins

Barbarians to Bureaucrats by Lawrence M. Miller

Built to Last by Jim Collins

Communicating for a Change by Andy Stanley and Lane Jones

The Contrarian’s Guide to Leadership by Steven Sample

Courageous Leadership by Bill Hybels

The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

Good to Great by Jim Collins

In Search of Excellence by Tom Peters

Integrity by Henry Cloud

Jump Start Your Brain by Doug Hall

Leadership and the New Science by Margaret Wheatley

The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg

Margin by Richard Swenson

Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud

The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

Resonate by Nancy Duarte

Teaching to Change Lives by Howard Hendricks

Use Both Sides of Your Brain by Tony Buzan

Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden and Steve Jamison