LIFT CADRE
Lift Cadre Book Recommendations
Session #1: 3 E Leadership - Evaluate, Emulate, Elevate
Think Again - The Power of Knowing What you Don’t Know, by Adam Grant
The Psychology of Money - Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness, by Morgan Housel
Originals - How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant
Give & Take - Why Helping Others Drives our Success, by Adam Grant
Think Better, by Ulrich L. Lehner
Session #2: Spiritual core - Habits, Disciplines, Biblical Worldview
Atomic Habits - An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear
The Power of Habit - Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, by Charles Duhigg
Jesus on Leadership, by C. Gene Wilkes
Lead Like a Shepherd, by Larry Osborne
Session #3: Character - Integrity, Virtues, Ethics
The Obstacle is the Way - The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph, by Ryan Holiday
Courage is Calling - Fortune Favors the Brave, by Ryan Holiday
Stillness is the Key, by Ryan Holiday
Ego is the Enemy, by Ryan Holiday
Discipline is Destiny - The Power of Self-Control, by Ryan Holiday
Session #4: Vision - Compelling/Costly, Clear, Consuming
Mission Drift - The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders, Charities, and Churches, by Peter Geer & Chris Horst
The Advantage, by Patrick Lencioni
Measure What Matters, by John Doerr
Great by Choice, by Jim Collins
Good to Great, by Jim Collins
Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0, by Jim Collins
Built to Last, by Jim Collins
How the Mighty Fall, by Jim Collins
Session #5: Team - Attitude, character, Expertise
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni
The Ideal Team Player, by Patrick Lencioni
The Motive, by Patrick Lencioni
Death by Meeting, by Patrick Lencioni
The Five Temptations of a CEO, by Patrick Lencioni
The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive, by Patrick Lencioni
Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars, by Patrick Lencioni
The Four Agreements, by Don Ruiz
Session #6: Style - Positive, Encouraging, Determined
The Power of Positive Leadership, by John Gordon
The Power of a Positive Team, by John Gordon
The Energy Bus, by John Gordon
The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work, by Shawn Achor
Session #7: Skill - Strategies, Systems, Sacrifice
Grit - The Power of Passion and Perseverance, by Angela Duckworth
The Crusades - The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land, by Thomas Asbridge
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets - 5 Questions to Help You Determine Your Next Move, by Andy Stanley
How Will You Measure Your Life?, by Clayton Christensen, James Allworth, & Karen Dillon
Session #8: Strengths - Gifts, Passion, SHAPE
At Your Best - How to Get Time, Energy, & Priorities Working in Your Favor, by Carey Nieuwhof
Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown
Effortless - Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most, by Greg McKeown
Winning the War in Your Mind, by Craig Groeschel
From Strength to Strength-Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks
Session #9: Culture - Live, Love, Lead
Destroyer of the Gods - Early Christian Distinctiveness in the Roman World, by Larry Hurtado
The Celtic Way of Evangelism - How Christianity Can Reach the West Again, by George Hunger
Not In It To Win It, by Andy Stanley
The Drama of Scripture - Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story, by Craig Bartholomew & Michael Goheen
The Triumph of the Meek - Why Early Christianity Succeeded, by Michael Walsh
How To Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie
Session #10: 3 E Leadership - Evaluate, Emulate, Elevate
Extreme Ownership - How the U.S. Navy Seals Lead & Win, by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
The Power of Regret, by Daniel H. Pink
Option B - Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy, by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
The Choice - Embrace the Possible, by Edith Eger
Bittersweet - How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, by Susan Cain