I’ve never been one to share what I’m reading on social media, yet friends and acquaintances still frequently ask me what I’m reading.
I read between one and three books at any given time. I also walk every evening in my neighborhood and prefer audiobooks over podcasts. Accordingly, my reading is refreshed regularly.
What I’m Reading
My favorite business genre is biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. My favorite business concept to read about is open-book management.
Pair those two together, and we have the ingredients of a potentially great book. So far, Foundational Leadership: Growth Doesn’t Start at the Top by Robert Griggs is hard to put down. The chapters read fast and are entertaining while instructive on business basics. I’m not halfway through the book, but I’m sure I’ll be giving it a five-star rating.
Have you ever wondered how to lead your teams effectively? In Foundational Leadership, Robert Griggs shares the story of his encounter with Jack Stack, author of The Great Game of Business.
What I’m Listening To
I have several friends who are leadership book junkies. They can’t seem to get enough of them. When I read about leadership, I prefer stories by or about CEOs.
I also like research-based books on leadership, and The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World’s Greatest Teams has me hooked. However, I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to watch another rugby match after listening to a gruesome and painful tale told early in the book.
The content is excellent, but the author’s stories are sometimes incredibly long. Otherwise, the main idea is surprising (sorry, no spoilers) with plenty of business applications.
The sixteen most dominant teams in sports history had one thing in common: Each employed the same type of captain—a singular leader with an unconventional set of skills and tendencies.
Your turn. I’m always interested in what you are reading. Drop me a line on LinkedIn.
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