Below are a list of recommendations of books and articles which have inspired me personally and professionally. Please note I have included links below and I do not receive any incentives/commissions via these links

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t
Author: Jim Collins
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My Comments: This book challenges your thoughts and assumptions of the attributes that make companies successful and what keeps them there. His analogy of getting the right people into the right seats of the bus is a great analogy of how to get the most out of everyone on your team.

Make Your Bed
Author: Admiral William H. McRaven
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My Comments: Starting out your day with a “win” and a feeling accomplishment really can set the tone for your day. You can’t control everything about the world you live in, but you can take actions to set yourself up for success.

Who Moved My Cheese?
Author: Spencer Johnson
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My Comments: This one is a classic and #1 best seller for good reason. The rate of change in this world is accelerating as technology impacts more and more elements we often take for granted. This book forces you to reflect on how we can best adapt ourselves to change with the world and challenge old habits.

The Big Short
Author: Michael Lewis
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My Comments: In the decade since the financial crisis, any number of books have been written illuminating the ‘writing on the wall’ and all of the signals that were there for us to see. It forces us to contemplate now … what in this world isn’t what we think it is?

Radical Focus
Author: Christina Wodtke
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My Comments: This book looks back to mythology to examine how easy it is for people to get distracted from the task at hand. Its a reminder of how important it is to never lose sight of the big picture.