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A More Beautiful Question
A More Beautiful Question
A More Beautiful Question
One of Steve's favorite books by Warren Berger.
The Compassion Advantage
A More Beautiful Question
A More Beautiful Question
Andrea Hollingsworth elaborates on how compassion is one of the most sought-after traits in business.
The Layoff Journey
A More Beautiful Question
The New Science of Radical Innovation
Did you enjoy the episode about The Layoff Journey, by Steve Jaffe?
The New Science of Radical Innovation
The New Science of Radical Innovation
The New Science of Radical Innovation
Tony talks often of Sunnie Giles and her book that changed the way he interviews.
Good to Great
The New Science of Radical Innovation
Good to Great
One of the first business books, by Jim Collins, that Steve ever read when he started his recruiting career.
Dare to Lead
The New Science of Radical Innovation
Good to Great
Steve loves to mention Brené Brown and her book, which really helped him understand conversations in the workplace.
Man's Search for Meaning
Man's Search for Meaning
Man's Search for Meaning
Steve read this book years ago, by Viktor Frankl, at BYU as part of one of his classes.
The Gratitude Habit
Man's Search for Meaning
Man's Search for Meaning
Probably the most popular book by Chester Elton at the 2025 Work Elevated Conference in Utah
Be Where Your Feet Are
Man's Search for Meaning
Be Where Your Feet Are
In Andrea Hollingsworth's episode, she mentioned this book by Scott O'Neil. Be intentional when speaking to others.
The Culture Engine
The Lord of the Rings
Be Where Your Feet Are
The Culture Engine by S. Chris Edmonds is Tony's recommendation on how to create a vision, mission, and core values
The Platinum Rule
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
In the Platinum Rule, Tony Alessandra and Michael O'Connor argue the Golden Rule may be outdated...
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
Tony reads it every year, and if you are a fan of the movies, the books will astound you!
Courageous Career Change
Courageous Career Change
Courageous Career Change
Courageous Career Change: Fearlessly Earn the Executive Role You Deserve by Amy Adler
How We See Ourselves
Courageous Career Change
Courageous Career Change
How We See Ourselves was featured on Ben Eden's episode and is a must read to learn how what we see matters
Quiet
Courageous Career Change
The power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking is a favorite of Tony Benjamin, Quiet, written by Susan Cain
The Secure Leader
The Power of Attachment
Arik Bostick has partnered with Jamie Goff to bring attachment theory to the workplace
The Power of Attachment
The Power of Attachment
The Power of Attachment
The adult version of attachment theory discussed with Aric Bostick on Episode 52
Workplace Attachments
The Power of Attachment
The Power of Attachment
Managing workplace attachments is probably the best way to improve employee relations
The Bus Has No Driver
The Bus Has No Driver, by Ryan Kohler, Learn how to navigate AI Adoption in your workplace.
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