These are all great reads … excellent resources … listed in alphabetical order because I could not pick a favorite!

Drive, The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

By Daniel H. Pink

“Drive is the rare book that will get you to think and inspire you to act.  Pink makes a strong, science-based case for rethinking motivation – and then provides the tools you need to transform your life.”

- Dr. Mehmet Oz, coauthor of You: The Owner’s manual

Leaders, Strategies for Taking Charge

By Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus

“Bennis is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and serious thinkers on organizations that we have in this country.  Anything he has to say about leadership is worth listening to – twice.”

- Alvin Toffler, author of Future Shock

Leadership and Self-Deception, Getting out of the Box

By The Arbinger Institute

“A fantastic journey that gave me great insight into how I affect others.  This book completely changed how I see myself as an individual and as a leader.”

- Louise Francesconi, Vice President, Raytheon Corporation

Margin, How to Create the Emotional, Physical, Financial, & Time Reserves You Need

By Richard A. Swenson, M.D.

“Marginless is not having time to finish the book you’re reading on stress.  Margin is having time to read it twice.”

My Business My Mission

By Doug Seebeck and Timothy Stoner

“A growing number of marketplace leaders want their lives to have eternal impact.  My Business, My Mission is both an inspiration and a powerful roadmap for how to make it work.”

- Lloyd Reeb, author of From Success to Significance and The Second Half:  Real Stories, Real Adventures, Real Significance

Never Fly Solo

By Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” Waldman

“If you are serious about building trusting relationships and launching your business and life to new heights, then invest in yourself and buy this book.”

- Keith Ferrazzi, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Who’s Got Your Back

Put Your Dream to the Test, 10 Questions to Help You See It and Seize It

By John C. Maxwell

“Don’t leave your dream to chance.  This book is a must-have and can make the difference between failure and success.”

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

By John C. Maxwell

“In typical Maxwell style, filled with wisdom, wit, and passion, John provides a wealth of practical insights on what it takes to be a successful leader.”

- Bill McCartney, Founder & CEO, Promise Keepers

The Millionaire Next Door

By Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. and William D. Danko, Ph.D.

“The incredible national bestseller that is changing people’s lives – and increasing their net worth!”

The Ultimate Gift

By Jim Stovall

“I love this book.  I see this book becoming one of the great and inspiring movies of all time.  It touches my heart and soul deeply, profoundly, and permanently, and will yours too.  Happy reading of The Ultimate Gift.”

- Mark Victor Hansen, Co-creator, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Series Chicken Soup for the Soul

Time to Think, Listening to Ignite the Human Mind

By Nancy Kline

“In Time to Think, Nancy Kline asserts that as change proliferates in our lives and our organizations, we must prize each other’s minds above all else.  We must learn how to help people to think for themselves.  In this book, she describes how we can achieve this and presents a step-by-step guide that can be used in any situation.”