Our company has grown in both sales volume and profits but more importantly it has become a place of work that my employees and I appreciate being a part of.
Peter Overgaauw
Paul Davis Systems
Recommended Readings
Monday Morning Mentoring: Ten Lessons to Guide You Up the LadderDavid Cottrell packs all of the wisdom of his wide-ranging business experience into this inspirational story. Cottrell introduces us to Jeff, a successful corporate manager who has hit a major wall. Jeff has been leading his team, quarter after quarter, to great sales and better profits for several years -- until now.
The Highest Calling Larry Janesky. In this award winning book you will follow the life of a contractor as he struggles to create a successful company. This easy to read fable can be applied immediately in your organization. This story explains how to create a foundation for a successful growing company.
The Leadership Challenge, 4th EditionPolitical Leadership Books) Kouzes and Posner. Learn the key characteristics that are shared by great leaders. When you understand these characteristics then you can take the steps to make them a part of your leadership style and discipline.
Leadership Courage
David Cottrell, Eric Harvey. Learn the challenges and benefits of being courageous and how to take a strong leadership stand in your organization. Great companies are run by great leaders, learn the steps to being a great leader and how to create an exceptional company.
Live Life From the Heart: 52 Weeks to a Life of Passion and Purpose
Mark Black. Learn how to add value and inspiration in your life. Mark is a double lung and heart transplant recipient. These trials have helped him to understand the gifts present in each day and how to use today to create an exceptional life.
What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful
Marshal Goldsmith. Too often we assume that if we just do more of what we did that helped us grow our company, we will be assured of more growth. The reality is that often the company grew despite what you did. Learn how to think differently about your success and company growth.
Midas Managers
Rob Slee. When you are an effective manager you can create a great department or great company. The challenge is that you are limited to your time and abilities. The authors of this book teach you how to leverage your skills and then have an exponential impact through this leveraging.
Non-Business Books
The Twin: A Novel about Thomas the Apostle (signed)
Michael Pinto. This is a novel about the apostle Thomas. It is fun to be in the time and place when Jesus is walking the earth. The novel brings the New Testament to life. The author takes editorial liberties but this is a well researched and enjoyable book.
Boys Should Be Boys: 7 Secrets to Raising Healthy Sons
Meg Meeker. Society tells young boys not to explore their own nature as a boy. Run, play, be rough and explore. Learn ideas that will not control your son, rather it will help you focus efforts and energies to grow into a man.
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