One of my favorite “perks” from coaching is the casual, yet thoughtful, sharing of information. I get so many great recommendations of “must-read” books from my clients; it’s like having 75 professional readers on my staff! But really, it’s not just books anymore. Each week, it seems, someone in my program will recommend a favorite blog or podcast, too.
I’d like to keep this conversation going by sharing these suggestions with you. We’ll start with my current favorite books (plus one podcast), but there’s more to come. Especially since I’ve put out an official call for your suggestions of books, blogs and podcasts worth our time. So look for more media-musts in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, I have some summer reading for you that will help you do what you do better. Guaranteed.Here is my current Top 10 “Must-Read (and Listen)” list:
- Selling: Shmooze: The Art and Science of Selling Through Relationships by Richard Abraham.
- Teamwork: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.
- Sales Process: The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson.
- Speaking: How to Be a Presentation God by Scott Schwertly.
- Leadership: The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast by Andy Stanley.
- Customer Service: Getting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding the Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty by Patrick Lencioni.
- Time Management: Eat That Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy.
- Motivation: The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper.
- Perseverance: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. (Forget the movie, read the book!)
- Financials: Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Business Potential by Greg Crabtree.