Recommended Reading

So I am a reading nerd. I love to find a comfy place and just get lost in a book. While it is still January, I wanted to get a recommended reading list out there for the year.

Personal:

Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky - This book as done wonders for me for personal organization and productivity. I have always considered myself organized but this book took it to the next level. I have been able to bring action into many of the ideas that I have had in my head for a while.

Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey - If you want to get your finances under control, read this book!! I am leading a Financial Peace class here at Vinelife this Spring and his stuff works. Everyone that I know that has read his stuff or taken his class and put it into practice has raved about how much help it has been to them.

Spiritual:

The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer - This is my favorite book outside the Bible. Everytime I read it, it ignites a desire to chase after God with everything that I have. This book is a must read before you die.

Leadership:

Next Generation Leader by Andy Stanley- This book is a book to return to and re-inspire you to lead. Are we going to sit back and allow the world to direct our lives or are we going to step up and direct the world around us?

I will leave you with those four for now. There are so many more but four is a good start. I will post some more later this year.

Leaders are Readers

Ok ok. I know this line sounds a little cheesy and cliche, but the truth of it still remains.

Good leaders are committed to continual learning and growing.

Leaders recognize the fact that they don't have all the answers on their own and therefore are willing to find it wherever it exists.

Leaders want to lead their tribes well enough that they are willing to be disciplined so they can continually serve their tribes effectively