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Book Recommendations I read 50+ non-fiction books a year -- it's where I find ideas to help my clients grow their business. Below are the ones I read this past month.
The Meaning of Life: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions from the World's Most Extraordinary People This thought-provoking book got me to reflect on what really matters to me, which is making a difference in others' lives and nurturing relationships.
(Note: Author James Bailey is British, so most of the people in the book are Brits, but that doesn't diminish the power of the messages they shared about meaning.)
Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service If you want your faith restored in our government employees, read about some unsung civil service heroes.
The Art of Thinking: How the Great Philosophers Can Stimulate Our Ability to Think Critically Great tips on how to take control of your mind to create happiness.
Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings: (When) Do Leaders Matter? Details on how leaders from politics, business, sports and religion achieve noteworthy positive or negative results. A lot depends on the person, place and time of their ascension.
The Playbook: The Hidden Forces Shaping Winners and Losers in the Modern NFL If you're a pro football fan like I am, here's a great read right in the middle of the season.
The Panoramic Leader: How Great Leaders See Differently The GEM method (Get Up Close, Establish Meaningful Bonds, Map Your Perspective) will help you become a better leader by gaining insights you don't ordinarily have.
Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine How Jann Wenner and Ralph J. Gleason built Rolling Stone into the voice of the Baby Boomer generation.
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