If you feel overworked, overstressed, overburdened, etc., O-Syndrome: When Work is 24/7 and You're Not, by Theresa M. Robinson is for you! Theresa Robinson's years of coaching and facilitating groups of professionals give her great insights into the struggles highly successful professionals face, how they impact our lives, and how to overcome them.
Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal
Looking for a book that will open you to new perspectives and challenge you to think differently? Check out Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal. Stealing Fire takes the reader on a tour of some of the most cutting edge and, in some cases, controversial explorations occurring right now. These explorations seek access to rare states of consciousness to solve critical problems and operate at optimum levels through 4 "accelerating forces"... psychology, neurobiology, technology, and pharmacology. If you're interested in how people access "the flow", intuition, and powerful sub-consious information, this book is right up your alley!
Beyond Measure: The Big Impact of Small Changes by Margaret Heffernan
Beyond Measure: The Big Impact of Small Changes (TED book) by Margaret Heffernan packs a ton of information into a very quick read. There are two messages throughout the book… One message is about small changes that shift culture and make big changes within organizations. The other message is that the strongest organizations embrace conflict as a creative catalyst, use every mind on the team, celebrate mistakes, encourage people to speak up and listen more, and encourage time off from work. Though this book specifically looks at for-profit organizational culture, it's principles are useful for all organizations that we're part of from community groups to not-for-profits to religious organizations.
Published by Chandler Bolt
Is there a book in you? Do you think publishing seems totally unrealistic? Check out Published: The Proven Path From Blank Page To Published Author by Chandler Bolt. This book is a super easy read and includes all kinds of great information from coming up with an idea to finding editors to getting the book on Amazon. This book will show you that publishing a book is totally doable... by the end you'll be wondering what you're waiting for!...
Tapping Into Wealth by Margaret M. Lynch
Money… it can be amazing. However, money is a huge source of stress for many people and unlockig this pent up stress and anxiety is critical to developing healthy relationships with money. Tapping Into Wealth by Margaret M. Lynch is a fantastic book that helps us uncover our hidden money anxieties and uses tapping to relieve our anxieties. Not sure what tapping is? The book explains it all... keep an open mind... tapping might seem strange at first, but I can tell you that it is highly effective...
The Open Organization: Igniting Passion and Performance by Jim Whitehurst
The Open Organization: Igniting Passion and Performance by Jim Whitehurst allows us to experience a new kind of organization... an organization that is focused on openness, transparency, diversity, servant leadership, autonomy, and ultimately creating a place where people can thrive and drive optimal results/value. Something I love about this book is that it goes beyond talking about how to structure the organization and theories of how people will respond... it gets into the nitty gritty of leadership within an open organization, which is critical to making an organization truly open. Jim Whitehurst's firsthand leadership experiences are valuable for anyone in any type of leadership position who's truly interested in servant leadership and creating an environment where people are passionate about what they do...
The Choose Yourself Guide To Wealth by James Altucher
Looking for some different perspectives on building wealth? Check out James Altucher's new book, The Choose Yourself Guide To Wealth. A couple things to note… First, the book is long and the sections may not all interest you. The good news is that it's well organized so you can pick and choose if you like. Second, this is not a step by step blueprint to building wealth... rather, James Altucher outines his approach to life, business, and investing, which have resulted in great wealth for him. One of my favorite parts is his approach to negotiation starting on page 166...
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Drive by David H. Pink
What motivates us? Drive by David H. Pink delves into the latest research and proposes answers that are counter to many of the rewards, incentives, and penalties that exist in our world. David H. Pink introduces a new way for individuals to approach the world and a new way for us to motivate others.. bottom line intrinsic rewards are the key... think purpose, flow, passions, impact. In addition to turning a topic that can get pretty thick into a really fun and easy read, David H. Pink devotes the last section of the book to really practical action steps that we can use to transform ourselves, our organizations, and how we teach our kids...
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra's The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success outlines seven key spiritual principles and how we can practically apply them to our lives to drive success. This book is a quick read and very powerful. It's sort of like a quick guide to getting our minds, bodies, and souls in sync to go out and live our best lives in all areas. I go back to it often!...
Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson
Do you ever wonder where the amazing ideas that change our lives and how we view the world come from? Steven Johnson's Where Good Ideas Come From takes us on a fascinating journey through history and the present day to introduce 7 key patterns behind genuine innovation. Though this book takes some time to get through, every minute brings valuable insights to where the next revolutionary idea may be lurking. Click here for Steven Johnson's TED talk...
Living an Inspired Life by Dr. Wayne Dyer
What does it mean to be inspired? How does being inspired feel? Is inspiration reserved for a chosen few? Living an Inspired Life by Dr. Wayne Dyer offers an empowering perspective on inspiration and helps the reader understand how he/she can live an inspired life. Living an Inspired Life challenges us to take responsibility for finding our inspiration and living it!...
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Leading From Within... Poetry That Sustains the Courage to Lead by Sam M. Intrator and Megan Scribner
One of the most touching gifts I've received is the book Leading From Within… Poetry That Sustains the Courage to Lead by Sam M. Intrator and Megan Scribner. From the forward by Madeleline Albright through the book, leaders from all walks of life share the poetry that inspires them most and why. Learning about the experiences of these leaders and what has touched their souls is a powerful reminder that we all yearn for inspiration and search for courage, and that we are all leaders...
Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday
Want a refreshing take on what drives success and impact? Check out Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday. When we stop looking at all the outside forces that hinder our success and stand in our way, and instead look inside we find the real obstacle… our egos. The author draws from fascinating historical figures, and from his own personal experience, to demonstrate how destructive our egos can be, and the impact we can make when we stop focusing on our rise to the top and instead focus on the task at hand...
The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life by Deepak Chopra
If you're looking for a book that will challenge you to go deep and really understand yourself, check out The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life by Deepak Chopra. This book made me think about the good, bad, and ugly… it wasn't always easy to read, but I benefited greatly from it. I really enjoy Deepak Chopra's insights from the spiritual and scientific perspectives... he blends these two perceived opposite forces to open us to new ways of thinking... very powerful stuff!...
Why We Work by Barry Schwarz
Why We Work by Barry Schwarz is a quick read and offers interesting insights into why we work other than the obvious need for money, and challenges traditional workplace and reward structures. The author looks at all kinds of different jobs to understand what's really behind happiness at work... it's not a bigger paycheck. There's also a great TED talk... to access click here.
The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Gillebeau
Are you looking for an example of someone who's written his own rules? Check out The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau. This book challenges our assumptions about life and work with great examples and total honesty. Be warned… the author is not about making everyone happy... the author outlines 4 "musts" for readers to find the book valuable... you must be open to new ideas, you must be dissatisfied with the status quo, you must be willing to take personal responsibility, and you must be wiling to work hard. If you answer yes to all of these download this book now - it's awesome!...
How To Live A Good Life by Jonathan Fields
How To Live A Good Life by Jonathan Fields is a super practical book with all kinds of actions we can take to make our lives more fulfilled and enjoyable (the "good life"). Not only is the book interesting and actionable, there are also links to all kinds of tools and additional information. How To Live A Good LIfe is written so you can pick and choose areas of interest. Though I was temped to skip a couple parts, I read the whole book and am happy I did... each section has really great nuggets of information...
Chakras: Awakening And Healing The Energy Body by Anothea Judith
Do you hear about Chakras but wonder what they really are and why they matter? Me too... I kept hearing about Chakras and everything I read confused me until I read Chakras: 7 Keys To Awakening And Healing The Energy Body by Anothea Judith. Anothea Judith has years of experience that she weaves in to her very practical and straightforward writing style...