Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling | Matthew Dicks, 2018 What’s It All About? This book came to me from my writing partner Brian Herriot, who said it took his storytelling to the next level. After reading it, I can see why it came so highly recommended. Matthew … Read More
Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations That Matter | Will Wise and Chad Littlefield, April 2017 What’s It All About? In Ask Powerful Questions:Create Conversations That Matter, authors Will Wise and Chad Littlefield lay out a simple, practical framework for turning surface-level talk into real conversations that build trust. It’s not about asking more questions — … Read More
Command the Crisis: Navigate Chaos with Battle-Tested Public Relations and Communication Strategies | Angela Billings, 2024 What’s It All About? Command the Crisis is a no-nonsense guide rooted in the discipline and intensity of military communications — and it couldn’t be more relevant for the chaos of manufacturing life. Author Angela Billings, whom I met … Read More
Sustainable Ambition: How to Prioritize What Matters to Thrive in Life and Work | Kathy Oneto, 2025 What’s It All About? This book woke me up. In a world overloaded with productivity hacks and burnout culture, author Kathy Oneto charts a new course by saying you can stay ambitious — and avoiding burn out in … Read More
Big Freakin’ Change: How to Gain Confidence by Stepping Out Before You Are Ready | Cara Moeller Poppit, 2025 What’s It All About? This book lives up to its name. Big Freakin Change: How to Gain Confidence by Stepping Out Before You Are Ready is a bold, honest guide for anyone who feels stuck—and doesn’t know what … Read More
Leading with Vision: The Leaders Blueprint for Creating a Compelling Vision and Engaging the Workforce | Simon Vetter, Bonnie Hagemann, John Maketa, 2017 What’s It All About? In manufacturing, too many leaders are caught up in metrics and KPIs, yet struggle to connect people to a bigger picture. That disconnect shows up in engagement, retention, … Read More
Say Less Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want | Fotini Iconomopoulos, April 2021 What’s It All About? Have you ever shown up ready to collaborate and negotiate, only to find the other person you’re dealing with is being competitive or combative? It’s a frustrating situation, but in her book Say Less, … Read More
Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High-Performance Teams | Brian Gottlieb, 2024 What’s It All About? This title caught me right away! In three words, it says so much about leadership—and Brian Gottlieb’s Beyond the Hammer: A Fresh Approach to Leadership, Culture, and Building High-Performance Teams definitely offers a new … Read More
Thoughtfully Fit: Your Training Plan for Life and Business Success | Darcy Luoma, 2021 What’s It All About? Do you want to change how you show up and impact your team? It starts with intentionality—and to bring more intentionality to your team, you need to be mentally fit! But if you’re a busy manufacturing leader, … Read More
Deliberate Creative Teams: How To Lead For Innovative Results | Dr. Amy Climer, January 2025 What’s It All About? Does creativity have a role on the manufacturing floor? While you might not associate creativity with the technical world of manufacturing, Dr. Amy Climer’s Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results is here to … Read More