Jesus' choice method of communication was Story. Here's a presentation from Tom Peters that has some incredible quotes on the power and importance of story. Click here to view it.
There is a story of Epic proportions that God has a vital role for you in. Do you know your role in the greater story? Click here to read the prologue to Epic.
From Darlene:
"If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country."
"If your not willing to give up your position to your apprentice, you're not worthy of your position." Neil Cole
Clay Shirky: Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations
This is what I'm reading right now. Recommended recently by Seth Godin.
S. Truett Cathy: How Did You Do It, Truett?
I love Chik-Fil-A's sandwiches and customer service.
David Baldacci: The Whole Truth
I can't resist anything by Grisham or Baldacci
Nassim Nicholas Taleb: The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable
Matt Bai: The Argument: Billionaires, Bloggers, and the Battle to Remake Democratic Politics
Rob Walker: Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between What We Buy and Who We Are
Dave Logan: Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization
Eric Metaxas: Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery
Jared Diamond: Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
John Eldredge: Walking with God: Talk to Him. Hear from Him. Really.
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Ori Brafman: Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior
A great read...it'll change the way you think about how you think. (****)
John Grisham: The Appeal
Classic Grisham (***)
Seth Godin: Meatball Sundae: Is Your Marketing out of Sync?
(*****)
Keith Ferrazzi: Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Timothy Ferriss: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
This book is a hoot. A compelling argument for working less and accomplishing more. I don't agree with everything Tim says but I do highly recommend the book. (*****)
Aldo Leopold: Sand County Almanac (Outdoor Essays & Reflections)
Seth Godin: The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
Seth Godin: All Marketers Are Liars: The Power of Telling Authentic Stories in a Low-Trust World
Ben McConnell: Creating Customer Evangelists: How Loyal Customers Become a Volunteer Sales Force
Phil Vischer: Me, Myself, and Bob: A True Story About God, Dreams, and Talking Vegetables
(*****)
Ori Brafman: The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations
Chris Anderson: The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More
(*****)
Seth Godin: Small Is the New Big: and 183 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas
(*****)
John Eldredge: The Way of the Wild Heart: A Map for the Masculine Journey
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Todd Duncan: High Trust Selling : Make More Money-In Less Time-With Less Stress
Max Lucado: The Cure for the Common Life (Lucado, Max)
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