Posts in Leadership
Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last

Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last

By Wright Thompson

This story touched me. I’ve never had the opportunity to try Pappy, but the idea of putting an effort into perfecting a craft is an ideal I aspire to. This story touches on the traditions of family and legacy that I think every dad thinks about.

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The Power Of Habit By Charles Duhigg

This book is one of the one’s that made us want to launch The Dad Habit.

Habit is a choice that we deliberately make at some point and then stop thinking about it, but continue doing, often every day. Author in this book examines why some people and organizations struggle to change while others seem to rediscover themselves by building a compelling argument around the power of habits.

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You Win In The Locker Room First By Jon Gordon and Mike Smith

If you’re familiar with “The Energy Bus” then you know Jon Gordon is all about easy reads with valuable information. In this one he partners with former NFL Coach of The Year Mike Smith to share some valuable tips to turn around any organization. The best part is, Smith explains what you can take away from both victories and failures.

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Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career By Scott H. Young

I’ve said before that change is the only constant. Those that are able to accept it, adapt, and move forward will be the ones best prepared for the future. If nothing else, hopefully you’ll pick up a few tips that will help you with all this virtual learning you’ve been trying to pick up with your kids.

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The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

If you enjoyed Extreme Ownership (a DadHab favorite), then you will love The Dichotomy of Leadership. You don’t need to have read one to enjoy the other, but they are both valuable lessons from Navy Seals. The book format is terrific, taking you from the battlefield and training, to practical applications, to real-life examples of how the lessons have helped in business.

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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Described as the last of the five great emperors, Meditations are an insight in the mind of Marcus Aurelius. The fact that we are able to see the thoughts and experiences that helped guide this stoic philosopher and leader is amazing. Through the stoic lessons you’ll learn how to cut through the B.S, get over yourself and get things done. I warn you that the book is jam packed with gems that may require a second pass to be full absorbed. Read this one with a notebook near by as you’ll want to right down many of the pearls of wisdom he shares.

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Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action By Simon Sinek

START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.

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