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My Favorites

This page links to some of my favorite books, articles, speeches and more. If it’s here, I’ve found it useful in my own leadership journey, and you might too. Some of the entries include “read more” links that go into more detail. It’s a way to process the information I’ve learned (and share it with you). Enjoy!

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This page is regularly updated with new things. Got something interesting I should know about? Please contact me!

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  1. Books
  2. Articles
  3. Podcasts
  4. Speeches
  5. Newsletters

Books

Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Atomic Habits

by James Clear

In his own words, “an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones”. My all-time favorite book outside of the Bible. Read more →

Good to Great by Jim Collins
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Good to Great

by Jim Collins

A detailed look to why some companies are great and others not. The results are surprising, but the evidence is clear.
Read more →

The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath
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The Power of Moments

by Chip and Dan Heath

Defining moments shape who we are, and many of these moments don’t just “happen” – they are intentionally created. Read more →

Influence by Robert Cialdini
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Influence

by Robert Cialdini

The seminal work on influence and persuasion. An absolute must-read for anyone who desires to influence others. Read more →

Extreme Revenue Growth by Victor Cheng
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Extreme Revenue Growth

by Victor Cheng

A no-nonsense guide to scaling growth in companies from $1 to $25 million in revenue – in any industry. Read more →

Book Summary: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
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Never Split the Difference

by Chris Voss

The manual for effective negotiation. You’ll discover powerful tactics and principles that alter the course of any conversation. Read more →

Articles

READ

Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule

by Paul Graham

Creators and managers run on different schedules. Meetings can be a disaster if they interrupt a maker’s “deep work” process.

READ

Aggregation Theory

by Ben Thompson

The internet has made both distribution and transactional costs zero. This flips the old-world economic mentality upside down. Controlling demand > controlling supply.

Podcasts

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
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Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

by Craig Groeschel

Craig speaks with immense power in his words. He says more with less. Always focused on making you better as a leader.

Speeches

LISTEN

How Great Leaders Inspire Action

by Simon Sinek

One of the most popular videos on how leaders inspire their people to action. Quick summary: start with why, not what.

LISTEN

The Psychology of Human Misjudgment

by Charlie Munger

Eye-opening talk on how behavioral psychology can be applied to business, life and general problem solving.

You and Your Research
LISTEN

You and Your Research

by Richard Hamming

“The prepared mind sooner or later finds something important and does it.” Fantastic talk on doing significant things in the world.

Newsletters

Business Consulting with Thomas Griffin
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Better Leader

by Thomas Griffin

Connect, learn and grow as a leader. I thoroughly enjoy putting together this newsletter together myself – just for you!

3-2-1 by James Clear
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3-2-1

by James Clear

The most wisdom per word on the internet. Love this newsletter. Geared to improving your life with helpful insights and questions of reflection.

Stratechery by Ben Thompson
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Stratechery

by Ben Thompson

THE newsletter for understanding technology and its impact on business and the world. Deep coverage and insights. Note: some are free, but best content behind a $100/yr paywall (well worth it).

Monday Musings by David Perell
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Monday Musings

by David Perell

Weekly newsletter of interesting facts, links and commentary. David’s thirst for learning is infectious, and I always discover something new in each edition.

Clear over clever.

Thomas Griffin

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