My Book Recommendations

I get asked often, what am I reading now and what book recommendations do I have.  I have curated this list for you.  Click on each thumbnail to go directly to the book on Amazon.  Purchasing using my link will support me creating more recommendations.

What I am reading now.

I really like how he walks through blockers to clear thinking so far.
Tapping into science mental models for everyday life challenges. Always good to expand your mental models.
Understanding how words and actions influence others is a critical skill for anyone.

Past books I have found helpful, interesting, or insightful.

Biographies or Historical

Big Teddy Roosevelt fan. You won't be disappointed reading of his journey into the Amazon rainforest.
Ever wonder what it would be like to escape from North Korea? I found her story fascinating and a great example of never giving up.
Want to know what the formation of Silicon Valley was like? Read this!
A true visionary in the creation of consumer technology products.
Great example of how drive and consistency creates results. Results that changed how we see many things.

Business or professional development related

Insightful look into the impacts of short term vs. long term thinking. Also, thoughts that we're chasing the wrong metrics.
Bill Campbell was a master at understanding people and how to create value. Read how he tied that into business.
Short read how relationships can make all the difference in business. Help people get what they want, and you will get all you want in life.
First in his series. Great overview of several general mental models. An inventory of mental models aids you in critical thinking and decision making.
Read his first edition. Facinating look at influence as you follow him actually getting hired and performing jobs that require heavy influence to be successful.
A great look at how validation can improve communications and relationships. Hard time knowing what to say when someone shares something tough? Read this for strategies.
Two themes in this one. Career change and the importance of people for the success of a team and organization. Get his view on the Leadership Triangle - people, influence, and goals.
Ever wonder why some moments in your life stand out more than others? Great read to understand the shaping to create such events.
Great look at understanding human motiviation and what studies have shown that works. Hint - It's not about money.
If you have never studied EI, it is a game changer. I have impacted many people sharing this skill.
Maister lays out the steps to build a trust based business relationship and recognize when it's not possible. It's a classic.
If you've never read Drucker, he is insightful and was a consultant to CEOs. Well known economist that predicted the rise of the service economy in this book.
If you've never read Ziglar, give him a shot to get a great motivational pick me up. You can get everything you want in life if you help enough people get what they want.
Behind the scenes look from the founder's perspective of many tech startups. Some survived, others did not.
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