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Here are a list of books and resources that have helped us and others to grow in our/their faith and living out The Call to Love, Excellence and Truth. We recommend these based on our personal experiences but do note also that suggestions here are not endorsements. We are not endorsing teachers or ministries but rather recommending individual books and resources.

These recommendations are not 100% endorsement of the authors views, or standpoint on all matters. It is rare, even in Christian circles that we will agree with 100% of another believer’s point of view. Yet, deferring points of view, when discussed lovingly, will help us to be sharpened in our faith and practice.

We believe these books to be valuable in part or as a whole, and we hope you find these beneficial in coming to Salvation in Jesus Christ or your maturing as a Disciple of Christ.

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How to be a Great Boss

In How to Be a Great Boss, Gino Wickman and René Boer reveal how leaders can transform disengaged employees into motivated, high-performing teams. Building on lessons from Traction, the authors present a clear, actionable framework for becoming a great boss; one who inspires accountability, productivity, and enthusiasm. The book outlines proven tools used by over 30,000 managers across industries, teaching readers how to hire and retain great people, manage time effectively, and balance leadership with management. It introduces five key leadership practices and five management practices that drive success, along with strategies for fostering strong relationships and addressing underperformance. Ultimately, Wickman and Boer show that great bosses don’t just manage work, they develop people and create an environment where everyone can bring their A-game every day.

Good to Great

In Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and Others Don’t, Jim Collins explores why certain companies successfully transition from being good to truly great and sustain that greatness over time. Based on extensive research, Collins identifies key traits shared by these standout organizations, including disciplined people, disciplined thought, and disciplined action. Core concepts include the Level 5 Leader (humble yet driven leaders), the Hedgehog Concept (focusing on what you can be the best at), and the Flywheel Effect (how consistent effort creates momentum). Collins also warns against the Doom Loop, where companies chase quick fixes instead of long-term principles. Ultimately, Good to Great teaches that greatness is not a function of circumstance rather, it’s a matter of conscious choice and disciplined execution.

Topgrading

In the revised edition of Topgrading, Bradford Smart emphasizes that organizational success depends more on people than on strategy. He reveals that nearly half of all hiring decisions are mistakes, but companies using his Topgrading method have achieved hiring success rates of 90% or higher. The book outlines a proven system for identifying, hiring, and developing A-level talent while coaching B players to reach top performance. Drawing from thousands of interviews and case studies, Smart provides practical tools for building high-performing teams. His message is clear: businesses thrive or fail based on their talent, and only leaders committed to excellence and accountability can create truly great organizations.

The Leadership Challenge

The seventh edition of The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations by James Kouzes and Barry Posner serve as a practical guide to modern leadership. Drawing on solid research and real-world examples, the authors present leadership as both a learnable skill and a relationship built on trust and collaboration. The book provides actionable strategies for achieving exceptional results amid today’s business challenges, with insights into teamwork, hybrid work environments, and overcoming workplace cynicism. It also explores how to harness global connectivity for better organizational outcomes. Designed for current and aspiring leaders alike, this edition helps readers stay relevant, effective, and inspiring in a rapidly changing world.

Mission Drift

Mission Drift is a call to personal humility, institutional humility, accountability, and stewardship. It shows practical examples of Institutions which were founded on biblical principles but along the line have drifted on their mission. It also highlights the culture of some institutions and how they have been deliberate to stay true to their mission regardless. The book anchors that even if your organization is Mission True now, it's wise to look for ways to inoculate yourself against drift. You'll discover what you can do to prevent drift or get back on track and how to protect what matters most. Mission Drift is spine straightening, mind clearing, and courage inspiring. This book is true-north wisdom for leaders--and a gift of hope for the world God loves.

Traction

Do you have a grip on your business, or does your business have a grip on you? All entrepreneurs and business leaders face similar frustrations—personnel conflict, profit woes, and inadequate growth. Decisions never seem to get made, or, once made, fail to be properly implemented. In Traction, you’ll learn the secrets of strengthening the six key components of your business. You’ll discover simple yet powerful ways to run your company that will give you and your leadership team more focus, more growth, and more enjoyment. Successful companies are applying Traction every day to run profitable, frustration-free businesses—and you can too.

Rocket Fuel

Rocket Fuel details the integral roles of the Visionary and Integrator and explains how an effective relationship between the two can thrive, and even offers advice to help Visionary-minded and Integrator-minded individuals find one another. Without an Integrator, a Visionary is far less likely to succeed long-term, and realize the company’s ultimate goals—likewise, with no Visionary, an Integrator can’t rise to his or her full potential. When these two people come together to share their natural talents and innate skill sets, they have the power to reach new heights for virtually any company or organization. This explosive combination is the key to getting everything you want out of your business. It worked for Disney. It worked for McDonald’s. It worked for Ford. It can work for you

Values, Inc

In Values Inc., Dina Dwyer-Owens – the Co-chair of the Dwyer Group and the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awardee (for the Southwest Area North), invites a movement to live right and do right in business and in life for a world in need of direction. That direction shouldn't just be framed and hung on a wall. Put those values into action, bring those values to life, take a stand and make a difference because the rewards are too great to ignore.