Goal Achievement

In the latest installment of our book challenge, we’re diving into Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler. This book equips us with tools to navigate high-stakes, emotionally charged conversations that can make or break relationships, businesses, and personal connections.

The book Blue Ocean Strategy by Renée Mauborgne and W. Chan Kim teaches businesses how to break out of crowded, competitive markets (red oceans) and create new, uncontested spaces (blue oceans) where they can thrive. As a business coach, I find its principles especially powerful for small business owners who are looking to stand out in today’s saturated market.

In a world overflowing with information, customers don’t have time for complicated brand messages. Donald Miller’s Building a StoryBrand offers a refreshingly simple approach to cut through the noise and connect deeply with customers by focusing on one powerful principle: make your customer the hero, not your brand.

In the digital age, where information is constantly flowing and trends shift overnight, the allure of hype can be tempting, and dangerous. Gabrielle Bluestone’s book, Hype: How Scammers, Grifters, and Con Artists Are Taking Over the Internet—and Why We’re Following, digs deep into how scammers exploit our psychology and social media dynamics to draw people into carefully crafted deceptions.

As small business owners and professionals, we often ask ourselves, What does it take to elevate my company from good to truly great? Inspired by Jim Collins’ Good to Great, and with insights from our guest speaker, Craig Cooke, founder of C Squared Professional Consulting, this post explores actionable steps to achieve lasting success.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, like you’re just on the edge of something big but can’t seem to break through, The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks might offer the clarity you’re looking for. The book’s central concept is about breaking through your “Upper Limit Problem” (ULP) and stepping fully into your “Zone of Genius.”

Negotiation is at the heart of every professional and personal interaction. Whether it’s closing a business deal, negotiating a salary, or even discussing plans with family, the way we communicate, listen, and engage with others is crucial. Chris Voss’s Never Split the Difference offers powerful insights into the art of negotiation.

Today we’re diving into Cal Newport’s compelling book, So Good They Can’t Ignore You. This book offers a fresh perspective on career success that can transform how you approach your professional life.

This week, I explored Stop & Shift—a straightforward yet powerful guide to taking control of your thoughts and shifting from negativity to growth. It’s all about breaking out of unproductive mental patterns and embracing a mindset that supports progress and success.

This week, I explored The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann, a book that flips the traditional idea of success on its head. Instead of focusing solely on getting, the authors highlight the immense value of giving—offering your time, effort, and service to others as a way to achieve success.