We are all a synthesis of our life experiences!  Be proud of where you’ve come from & focus on future possibilities that are attainable with continued effort to improve.  No matter where you are on life’s journey the following books are all great resources with diverse points of view to encourage & inspire you!

Maverick by Ricardo Semler

Have to be honest here, I’ve been totally enamored with what this man has been able to accomplish.  My brother says I have a bit of a “bro-mance” going on.  Not sure about that but he’s built a flatter organization that continues to profit in todays volatile marketplace.  This details the transitions after taking over SEMCO from his father.  Common sense, intuition & powerful questions have been his guide to strive for more wisdom at work!

What Matters Now by Gary Hamel

A great business thought leader on how we can create better organizations & studies of who’s doing it now.  His first book, The Future of Management, kickstarted my habit of reading, listening or writing something on leadership everyday.  I’m sure you’ll connect with his approach as well!

The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker

A must-have in your library from the man who created the business of management so many years ago.  There is a time & place for management & leadership, they’re different.  We can & indeed need to be effective in our efforts for any enterprise!

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

“People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.”  Simon Sinek  Most people aren’t aware of what they’re really good at.  Find out where your talents truly lie & connect with why you should do it!

Up the Organization by Robert Townsend

In this ABC reference book, the architect of the “We Try Harder” turnaround at AVIS car rental company tells us about his common sense approach.

The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes & Barry Posner

It’s been around about 30 years & is another must have reference book for anyone striving to maximize their leadership growth.  This book keeps you coming back & the mobile app keeps you focused moving forward!

On Leadership published by Harvard Business Review

This collection of articles is a breakdown of great concepts.  They detail each idea in short and these versions make quick work out of understanding & application.  They have many other collections on other topics perfect for a business trip!

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

This book completely changed my thinking of how to deal with not only my feelings & emotions but others as well.  You’ll enjoy his plain language philosophies in this relatively quick but powerful read!

Thanks for visiting, I look forward to your thoughts, learn on!

All the best,

Karl

*Disclaimer:  I don’t work or profit in any way from any of these individuals or organizations they are affiliated with.  Not that I wouldn’t love to in the future in some cases but to date do not!