Read to Lead Podcast

What books do the world's most successful and inspiring authors recommend? You'll find them on this list.

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Don't read this book UNLESS you want to remove all your excuses and put yourself into the elite group of people who actually author a book.

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After 30 years, host Jeff Brown shares what he's learned about what it takes to be the kind of leader others will follow anywhere.

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Author and former Marine Justin Constantine, severely wounded on the field of battle, shares leadership lessons from the front lines.

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These are the four books that have impacted my life and career probably more than any others. If you haven't yet read them, add them to your wishlist now!

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Content marketing is the single, most effective method for attracting a profitable audience. Copyblogger's Pamela Wilson shows you how.

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Adventures don't happen by accident. In The 2am Principle, Jon Levy shares his EPIC Model of Adventure, a four-stage process for creating unforgettable experiences.

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If you want real success, you have to know how to harness your obsession to rocket to the top. This book will give you the inspiration and tools to break out of your cocoon of mediocrity and achieve your craziest dreams.

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Text "unstuck" to 44222 to learn more about my new Get Unstuck coaching program.

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Sell with a Story explains how stories work, when to use a story for to move the sales process along, which ones to always have handy, and how to turn real-life experiences into stories that resonate.

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In this follow-up to her number-one bestselling book, Smart Money Smart Kids, Rachel shines a spotlight on what may be the most damaging money habit we have: comparing ourselves to other people.

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Draw to Win explains Why you should draw, How to draw, and What to draw to lead, sell, innovate, train, or just figure things out on your road to success.

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Heart-Led Leadership is a clearly spelled-out leadership philosophy that is proven to drive extraordinary bottom-line results.

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The 4 Cornerstones For Strategic Living gives every person a proven system (a blueprint) for constructing the life they desire.

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Unstoppable shows that with the right mindset, strategy and actions, you can achieve everything you want and live the life you may only think is possible in your dreams.

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Learn how to make your dream a reality without feeling like you have to give up sleep or time with family.

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Time-tested and proven lessons learned while delivering over 8,000 presentations and observing countless others.

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Remove the headaches of gathering and organizing your content, and easily design and deliver your slides.

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Seven questions and the tools to make them an everyday way to work less hard and have more impact.

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If you're in a job you hate, let Exit Strategy show you how to go from where you have to be to where you want to be.

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Kary Oberbrunner walks us through how he's managed to create three six-figure businesses all around his last three books.

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If you are making a work of art in any field, you aren't going from point A to point B. You are inventing point B.

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Originally published in December 2013, my conversation with August Turak is one of my favorite. This reedited and improved edition is also ad-free!

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Originally published in January 2015, my conversation with Seth Godin is one of the most popular Read to Lead episodes of all time. This reedited and improved edition is also ad-free!

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Walking us through a number of examples from the military, JV helps us understand how to close the gaps in our organizations and teams in the areas of commitment, loyalty and trust.

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An irreverent, funny and practical guide to making the most of the here and now.

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Dr. Henry Cloud shows that the best performers draw on another vital resource: personal and professional relationships that fuel growth and help them surpass current limits.

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Performance Breakthrough artfully blends techniques from theatrical performance with the new science of performative psychology, guiding readers through forging new relationships guaranteed to yield greater success and satisfaction.

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Adam Braun shares the story of his journey from corporate employee to launching a "for purpose" organization that is changing the world.

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How to rewire your brain for leadership and personal excellence without adding to your schedule.

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A how-to book that outlines a comprehensive program dedicated to helping companies develop a World Class Leadership Development Program.

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Host Jeff Brown answers listener questions, from tips for reading a book a week, to retaining what you read, and more!

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A no fluff, highly effective, step-by-step guide to discovering your life’s purpose, finding a career you love, and living a life of intense fulfillment each and every day.

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Tim's new book Dealstorming is a Swiss Army knife for today's toughest sales challenges. It fixes the broken parts of brainstorming and reinvigorates account management.

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Learn the communication tools that great leaders like Steve Jobs, Howard Schultz, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used to move people.

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John Addison shares his straightforward practices for successful leadership that fostered enduring results on his path to success.

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David Burkus challenges the widely accepted principles of business management - and proves that many of them are outdated, outmoded, or simply don't work anymore.

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Imagine trading just twenty-four hours for the life you really want. It's possible, and Living Forward shows you how.

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It's hard to write sales copy that doesn't feel "sales." How to Write Copy That Sells is a step-by-step guide to writing copy that sells without being pushy.

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Stop Chasing Influencers gives you a step-by-step blueprint to building a business and life you love.

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Not Taught punches you in the face with the new realities of work today and offers clear strategies on how to be successful in this crazy information-driven world.

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When we hold back from sharing our failures and shortcomings, I believe we deny ourselves the opportunity to encourage, and be encouraged by, others.

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Pat Flynn and I walk you through the process of validating your next business idea without spending a ton of time and money.

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So many of us after "bringing the crowd to its feet," worry that we're going to get booed off the stage with our next venture. Is there a way to avoid this, to have multiple hits and "endless encores?" Ken Goldstein says yes!

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Gone are the days when the only people “on-air” were celebrities or folks with their “15 minutes of fame.” Are you ready for your interview?

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Centered around proprietary research into how, where, and why we complain, Hug Your Haters demonstrates that there are two types of complainers, each with very different motivations.

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