Josh's Bookshelf

Josh's
Bookshelf

Over the years, I've had the benefit of learning from thought leaders and practitioners who've helped to bridge the gap between intention and execution when it comes to people-first leadership. Their insights have challenged my assumptions, sharpened my thinking, and informed how I lead, coach, and serve organizations today.

While no single framework has all the answers, each of the resources below have served to pour fuel on the fire and sharpen the saw in my life and leadership.

Josh Block
Patrick M. Lencioni
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Brené Brown
Dare to Lead
Chip Heath • Dan Heath
The Power of Moments
Chris Zook • James Allen
The Founder's Mentality
Patrick M. Lencioni
The Advantage
Jim Collins • William Lazier
Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0
James M. Kouzes •  Barry Z. Posner
The Leadership Challenge (7th Edition)
Grenny • McMillan • Switzler • Patterson
Crucial Conversations
Carol S. Dweck
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
Daniel H. Pink
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Amy C. Edmondson
The Fearless Organization
Jocko Willink • Leif Babin
The Official Extreme Ownership Companion Workbook
Bryce G. Hoffman
American Icon
Angela Duckworth
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Simon Sinek
Leaders Eat Last
Jim Collins • Morten T. Hansen
Great by Choice
Stephen M.R. Covey • Greg Link
Smart Trust
James Clear
Atomic Habits
Liz Wiseman • Greg Mckeown
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter
Benjamin Zander
The transformative power of classical music
Leadership gets lighter when people matter.