Reads for purpose-driven leaders

Browse books I recommend to business owners and ministry leaders.

Kneel and Get Real by Lyndon B. Risser

Kneel and Get Real

Every Decade Doubles in Speed

The only thing that will matter on our deathbed is relationships. Drawing on a lifetime of faith and over 20+ years of coaching, Lyndon Risser walks through the questions we all must answer in every decade of life — and how answering them will shape the seasons that follow. The full book releases December 2026. Preorder today, save $10, and get the first six chapters as an instant download. Preorders are $20. The price will be $30 after publication.

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Hand-picked books I trust and share often

The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall
Generosity

The Ultimate Gift

by Jim Stovall

When a wealthy great-uncle passes away, a young man expects a massive inheritance but instead receives a series of life-changing challenges. Through these specific tasks, he discovers that the true meaning of wealth lies in character and service rather than a bank account.

The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
Generosity

The Treasure Principle

Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving

by Randy Alcorn

This is a classic! Discover how shifts in perspective can transform your relationship with material wealth into a journey of radical generosity. This guide reveals the liberating joy found in investing in eternal rewards rather than temporary possessions.

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Leadership

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

Follow Them and People Will Follow You

by John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell distills decades of experience into twenty-one essential principles that define effective leadership at any level. Through engaging stories and practical applications, this book provides a roadmap for anyone looking to increase their influence and empower those around them.

Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard, Sheldon Bowles
Customer Service

Raving Fans

A Revolutionary Approach To Customer Service – A Practical Parable on Workplace Excellence

by Ken Blanchard, Sheldon Bowles

This influential business parable follows a new manager as he explores the secrets to transforming ordinary customers into enthusiastic advocates. Through three simple yet profound secrets, the book provides a roadmap for delivering consistent excellence and exceeding expectations in any organization.

QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller
Customer Service

QBQ! The Question Behind the Question

Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life

by John G. Miller

This guide teaches readers how to eliminate blame, complaining, and procrastination by asking better questions that focus on personal responsibility. By shifting from 'Why is this happening?' to 'What can I do?', individuals can transform their professional and personal effectiveness through the power of accountability.

The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
Team

The Energy Bus

10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

by Jon Gordon

Through an engaging fable about an ordinary man facing life's toughest challenges, this book reveals ten practical secrets for fueling your journey with optimism and purpose. Readers will learn how to transform negative energy into positive achievement while inspiring their domestic and professional teams to succeed.

The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews
Purpose

The Traveler's Gift

Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success

by Andy Andrews

After hit-bottom executive David Ponder experiences a life-altering car crash, he is whisked away on a supernatural journey through time to meet historical giants like Abraham Lincoln and Anne Frank. Through these encounters, he discovers seven foundational principles that have the power to transform despair into a life of purpose and success.

Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn
Generosity

Money, Possessions, and Eternity

Revised and Updated

by Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn provides a comprehensive biblical roadmap for navigating finances with an eternal perspective. This classic guide challenges readers to trade temporary materialism for a lifestyle of generosity and divine purpose.

Good to Great by Jim Collins
Leadership

Good to Great

Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't

by Jim Collins

A landmark study of what separates merely good organizations from the truly great — built on disciplined people, thought, and action.

The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
Coaching

The Coaching Habit

Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever

by Michael Bungay Stanier

Seven essential questions that help leaders coach in ten minutes or less and build a habit of curiosity.

Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute
Leadership

Leadership and Self-Deception

Getting Out of the Box

by The Arbinger Institute

A transformative look at how self-deception undermines relationships and results — and how to break free of it.

The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Leadership

The 5 Levels of Leadership

Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential

by John C. Maxwell

A practical roadmap for growing your influence one level at a time, from position to pinnacle.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Faith & Life

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive

by John Mark Comer

A timely invitation to slow down, follow the unhurried way of Jesus, and find space for what matters most.

Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Productivity

Essentialism

The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

by Greg McKeown

A systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential and eliminating everything that is not.