As an avid life long learner and business coach, I’m always looking to simplify things to drive application. A powerful way to reduce complexity is to “codify” principles into simple, actionable, steps. My intention (with this post) is to remind you of these life changing principles and catalyze new thoughts/actions. Hope you find this helpful.
#1: The 7-Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
Beliefs x Thoughts x Habits x Character = Success in Personal Leadership
#2: The Oz Principle by Tom Smith and Roger Connors
To See > to Own > to Solve > to Do = Success in Personal Accountability
#3: Crucial Conversations by Patterson
Master your Story > Create Safety > Frame the Gap > Reach Agreed Action = Success in Conflict Resolution/Relationships.
#4: The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
Build a Unified Team x Create Org. Clarity x Over-Communicate Clarity x Reinforce Clarity with HR systems = Success in Organizational Health.
#5: Good to Great by Jim Collins
Level 5 Leadership + Right People + Brutal Facts x Hedge Hog x Disciplined Culture x Tech Accelerators = Success in Org.Transformation
While I realize your greatest book list will look different than mine, I hope you see the simple brilliance of codifying your favorite books. Each one of these variables could be framed into application questions: How do I apply? How do we apply? What should we apply? After all, it’s only through application that we benefit from our knowledge. Here’s one more little success formula: