| | Summer Reading Guide
Awesome recommendations from fellow EntreLeaders 
Taking a break this summer and heading out of town? Well, along with your sunscreen, don't forget to pack some books. So even if you're taking time off, you can still grow.
The only problem? There are so many great ones out there. To help you choose, we've asked some of our EntreLeadership Master Series alumni and other business owners to share what will be on their tablets or by their beach chairs this summer. In addition to EntreLeadership, which helped many of them begin their leadership journey, here are some of their favorites. - To Lead Is to Serve by Shar McBee. With the exception of the Bible, it's influenced my life more than any other book. I've worn out two copies, and my third is held together with rubber bands. I've probably read it 40 times. It's a quick, easy read, and you can start applying what you learn today. —Rebecca Henderson
- How to Win Friends and Influence People. We all deal with people, and it's the best manual out there. It should be required reading. —@joeworkman
- The M-Factor: How the Millennial Generation Is Rocking the Workplace by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman. When I discovered this book, I felt it complemented the workplace behavior styles that I learned during EntreLeadership Master Series perfectly. It has opened my eyes to how different generations view the ideal workplace and their expectations in a job. —Renan Yanish
- As a former paratrooper and retired Army officer, my favorite book is A Bridge Too Far. Cornelius Ryan's narrative on the Battle of Arnhem brings to light the heroism and stupidity of this bold gamble by the Allied Forces. It's a great summer read. —Lawrence Leahy
- Freedom from Fear Forever by Mark Matteson. This tells the story of a man's journey towards self-improvement. It's filled with simple truths and specific instructions that show the reader how to improve their business or career, relationships and life. —Brian Behan
- Good to Great is still one of my all-time favorites. When Jim Collins did his research, he found leaders in 11 "great" companies possessed two important character traits. While they were able to rigorously debate issues, they also possessed a real authentic level of compassion and love for their people. Because I have always naturally lead with my heart and as a result sanctioned a ton of incompetence in our organization, this finding was a revelation to me. Subsequently, I changed the way I lead our team. I now lead with a healthy balance of head and heart! It has revolutionized our culture and brought a consistent level of accountability and compassion to ACR Supply. —Troy Meachum
- The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. What I most appreciate about this text is that it "de-mystifies" leadership. The authors look at many different kinds of leaders in many different settings and makes remarkable and transferable applications for anyone to use. It's one of the top 10 book on leadership. – Dr. Michael Easley
For more ideas, check out Dave's recommended business and leadership reading list. And remember to relax and have fun. You're on vacation! | Share this: |  |  | |
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Quick Tip By John Felkins
EntreLeadership Coaching & Community
I don't know about you, but I was really hoping to be done with school by now. But the reality is that the learning aspect of school—unlike the bad hair styles—never ends. To be successful as a leader, you have to grow continuously. Many folks I talk to aren't actually open to learning new things. That's really unfortunate. The fact is that we have one decision to make: Are we open to learning (and trying) a new approach, or are we closed to new ideas? If we believe that learning something new is just a task and not an insurmountable hurdle, we open many new doors for ourselves. So be willing to say, "I don't know, but I can learn."
For more information on coaching, contact John at 866.634.1785 or john.felkins@daveramsey.com.
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I love reading business books because they give you so many different perspectives to think about. Books about PR and marketing are fine too, but they tend to be outdated by the time they go to print. It's vital for us to keep up with changes in the media and the best techniques to address them. To accomplish that, we are always looking for quality professional development opportunities. At least once a month, my team tries to do a webinar that addresses different aspects of PR or a different segment of the media. But we won't do just any webinar. Presenters should be actively working in the industry and have great credentials. Webinars are great for team building. They're the best way we've found to get the latest information. As a business leader, you have to the same. Find a platform that works for you, whether it's a webinar, business event or books. Keep learning and watch your company grow.
About Beth
Beth leads the PR team that, among other things, books media appearances for Dave and the other speakers at Dave's company. Having been with the team for more than 10 years, she has had the opportunity to work with a lot of great media such as 60 Minutes, The Oprah Winfrey Show and The New York Times. Prior to joining Dave's team, Beth directed corporate communications efforts for several public and private companies. | | | |
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