A commitment to continuous improvement has led me to several sources for new and innovative thoughts and ideas. The books are usually listened to on Audible given the excessive running and cycling I’m doing these days. Podcasts have also become more prevalent for me as I listen more than read physical books or books on my Kindle.
Reading or Audiobooks
Title
Author
Description
Atomic Habits
James Clear
The simplicity of small incremental changes that can lead to massive disruptions is powerful in any setting.
Surrounded by Idiots
Thomas Erikson
Recommended to me by a colleague at some point. The humor of the title and the idea they were sending wasn’t lost on me, but the book went well beyond.
Can’t Hurt Me
David Goggins
A must read for any area of your life, but certainly in helping to put challenges in perspective.
Will it Make the Boat Go Faster?
Ben Hunt-Davis & Harriett Beveridge
Given to me by a well-respected leader several years ago, this book is the epitome of focus and identifying what needs prioritizing.
The Coming Wave
Mustafa Suleyman
With AI integrating every aspect of our lives, understanding the impact of ‘The Coming Wave’ is critical as we consider the ramifications.
Unreasonable Hospitality
Will Guidara
Critical read when looking to understand how to engage with clients and create a unique value proposition.
Grit
Angela Duckworth
Brilliant book about a complex idea. Angela Duckworth provides a perspective on the importance of grit in all aspects of life.
Essentialism
Greg McKeown
In my continued pursuit of simplification in an increasingly complex world, this book provides a way of thinking that helps clear the clutter and the path.
The Trusted Advisor
David H. Maister
Charles H. Green
Robert M. Galford
Completing the shift from ‘vendor’ to ‘partner’ requires a transformation to being a ‘trusted advisor’. This book provides the important elements necessary for doing so.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Mark Manson
Achieving the state of not giving a f*ck is a powerful place to be. This book leads the way.
Greenlights
Matthew McConaughey
Any self-respecting Austinite needs to read this book, as should others. A simple but very McConaughey-esque to life.
Online Media
Video
Podcasts
Title
Hosts
Description | Favorite Episodes
Steven Bartlett
The topics and guests are varied, but always intriguing and influential. A relatively new podcast, I am catching up and building my favorites list.
Ben Gilbert
David Rosenthal
Fascinating, albeit lengthy, stories of how some of the most impactful businesses came into being.
TSMC – Admittedly, had not been familiar with the behemoth that is TSMC prior to listening to this episode, but of the nearly dozen I’ve listened to as of this posting, this was by far one of my favorites.
Indian Premier Cricket League – Have never watched a cricket match, nor even a smidge of one – but may have to after listening to this captivating history of the sport of cricket and the founding of the relatively new and modern Indian Premier Cricket League.
AWS – Would be remiss if I hadn’t listened to this episode. This was, in fact, the first Acquired episode I listened to and is what had me immediately queuing up the next most interesting one on the lengthy list.
In addition to the above, have listened to the following to date:
Mars, Inc.
Porsche
Meta
Next up in my listening queue:
The Art of Selling Enterprise Software with Bill McDermott – This is next in my list for obvious reasons if you have looked around at the content here.