It is time to present what is my reading list for this quarter. These group of books have become one of my most popular quarterly posts as I hope to point you to some quality resources. As 2020 came to a close, I was looking for a new stream of leadership learning. Because of its […]
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After Studying The Subject For 30 Years, I Have Concluded This Is What Leadership Truly Is
“So true wisdom is not a set of principles but a supernatural person.” – Tim and Kathy Keller Last week I finished Jack McCallum’s 2007 book :07 Seconds or Less: My Season on the Bench with the Runnin’ and Gunnin’ Phoenix Suns. Because of head coach Mike D’Antoni’s innovative approach to basketball offense, I was utilizing […]
The Top 10 Selling Leadership Books Of 2020
Many of you reading this site are going to be getting Amazon gift cards for Christmas. I want to help you know how to best leverage those resources. Frequent visitors to this site know my love for reading and my desire to promote quality authors and resources. As a result, A LOT of books get […]
27 Leadership Lessons We Learn From GOATs
Today I finished Jim Gray’s new book Talking To GOATs: The Moments You Remembered the Stories You Never Heard. This book is a compilation of Gray’s leadership lessons from interviewing some of the greatest athletes, politicians, and actors in history. Utilizing the individuals profiled by Gray, the following are 27 Leadership Lessons We Learn From […]
The Top 12 Sports Books On Building Winning Cultures
This Tuesday I have a wonderful opportunity. I will be interviewed by the Hanging With The AD podcast team. This resource exists for high school athletic directors at the district and local school levels; college athletic administrators; leaders in spaces that connect to athletics such as nutrition, wellness, recruiting, student-athlete recognition; current and former athletes; […]
The Top 21 Books Christian Leaders Need To Read In 2021
Christmas shopping will soon be underway in earnest and few things are better gifts for Christian leaders than books. Because of this reality, allow me assist you with your purchases. Below is an incredible list of quality resources written by amazing authors. Whatever the primary interests of the person you are buying for, there is […]
18 Leadership Quotes from My Interview with Jeff Pearlman, Author of Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty
Recently, I had the unique privilege of interviewing Jeff Pearlman, author of the current best-selling Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty for the Pursuit Of Service podcast, which I co-host with Jeff Wright. Pearlman has written nine books, six of which are New York Times best-sellers. I feel this […]