Listening well is foundational for strong relationships and effective leadership. It builds trust, creates space for open dialogue, and allows teams to work together more effectively. Yet, listening is surprisingly difficult. Often, we are so focused on crafting a response or jumping to solutions that we fail to fully hear
Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization by Scott D. Anthony, Paul Cobban, Natalie Painchaud, and Andy Parker addresses a core challenge in modern organizations: how to build a culture where innovation is a daily habit, not just a one-time initiative. The authors present
What the Heck is EOS: A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS by Gino Wickman and Tom Bouwer is a practical guide written for employees to help them understand the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). The book explains EOS in simple terms, showing how it helps organizations grow,
Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters introduces the powerful dynamic between two critical leadership roles in a business: the Visionary and the Integrator. It explores how these complementary roles—when working together effectively—can generate momentum, growth, and success for any organization. The book explains that while the Visionary brings
Trusting Your Inner Compass: A Leadership Skill for Decisive Action In both our personal and professional lives, the ability to trust our intuition , aka: “inner compass”, is invaluable. This skill is essential for leaders who often need to make quick, high-stakes decisions, even when they don’t have all the
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team explores the root causes of team failure through a compelling fable that centers around a fictional executive team’s struggle with internal issues that block success. Lencioni introduces a five-tiered model of dysfunctions—absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and
In today’s fast-paced world, where we juggle endless tasks, emails, and responsibilities, taking a moment to “wrap-up” our week can make all the difference. Just like a computer runs smoother after organizing and closing out files, our minds also benefit from clearing and closing out the week’s clutter at the
Get a Grip by Gino Wickman and Mike Paton is a business fable that introduces readers to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in a practical, narrative format. The story follows Swan Services, a struggling company facing operational and leadership issues. Through the journey of its leadership team, guided by an
Atomic Habits is a powerful guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, incremental changes. James Clear shows that success isn’t about making radical changes overnight but consistently making small improvements that compound into massive results. This book is full of practical advice on how to create
In “Soundtracks,” Jon Acuff tackles a challenge we’ve all faced at some point: overthinking. This book breaks down how the thoughts we play on repeat—our soundtracks—shape how we act, lead, and respond to challenges. Acuff doesn’t just highlight the problem of overthinking; he offers a clear, practical process to retire those negative
