Category: Book Review
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Extreme Ownership — Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Why every leader and mentor must take full responsibility for outcomes “Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame.” — Jocko Willink 1. The Problem Many leaders are quick to explain why something went wrong. They point to a lack of resources, poor communication, or someone else’s failure. Excuses…
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The Servant — James C. Hunter
Why every leader and mentor should embrace the power of serving others “Leadership is not about power, it is about authority, which is earned by serving others.” — James C. Hunter 1. The Problem Many new leaders believe authority comes from position, title, or control. They try to lead through power instead of influence, and…
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Your Best Year Ever — Michael Hyatt
Why every leader and mentor should turn goals into growth systems “Goals poorly set are goals easily forgotten.” — Michael Hyatt 1. The Problem Most leaders set goals once a year and forget them by February. We chase results without building the mindset, habits, and accountability that make achievement possible. The problem is not ambition.…
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Leaders Eat Last — Simon Sinek
Why every leader and mentor must build a culture of trust and safety “When we feel safe inside the organization, we naturally combine our talents and strengths and work tirelessly to face the dangers outside and seize the opportunities.” — Simon Sinek 1. The Problem Many leaders underestimate how much trust drives performance. They push…
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The One Thing — Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
Why every leader and mentor needs to focus on what matters most “What’s the ONE Thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” — Gary Keller 1. The Problem Modern leaders are drowning in distractions. Meetings, messages, and metrics fight for attention until true priorities disappear under…
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Finish — Jon Acuff
Why every leader and mentor needs to overcome perfection and finish what matters “Perfectionism only leads to procrastination, which leads to paralysis.” — Jon Acuff 1. The Problem Most leaders and mentors don’t fail to start. They fail to finish.We begin new initiatives, strategies, and goals with energy, but somewhere between the starting line and…
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Applying Atomic Habits — James Clear
Why every leader and mentor must master the science of small wins “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear 1. The Problem Every leader I’ve met says they want a stronger team culture, better consistency, and more follow-through. Yet most rely…
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