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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Leaders are learners. The best leaders never stop working to make themselves better. The Learning Leader Show Is series of conversations with the world's most thoughtful leaders. Entrepreneurs, CEO's, World-Class Athletes, Coaches, Best-Selling Authors, and much more.

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Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken cover

Trust

Dr. Henry Cloud

Mentioned 2 months ago

688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching

Henry Cloud highlighted his book Trust, noting that trust fuels investment and is essential for leadership.

One of the things that I would want them to do is I wrote a book called Trust. Now, trust fuels investment.

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Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life cover

Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition

Henry Cloud

Mentioned 2 months ago

688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching

Ryan Hawk introduced Henry Cloud as the bestselling author of Boundaries among other titles.

Dr. Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Boundaries, Necessary Endings, Integrity, and Trust.

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Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality cover

Integrity

Henry Cloud

Mentioned 2 months ago

688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching

Henry Cloud explained that his book Integrity explores wholeness and character beyond simply not lying or cheating.

I wrote a book called Integrity, which comes from, and the whole thing was about integrity, is more than somebody doesn't lie, cheat, or steal. Or you can believe the numbers. Or they're the same person in the light they are in the dark, public or private.

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Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward cover

Necessary Endings

Henry Cloud

Mentioned 2 months ago

688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching

Ryan Hawk listed Necessary Endings as one of Henry Cloud's wellknown publications.

Dr. Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Boundaries, Necessary Endings, Integrity, and Trust.

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The Price of Becoming: The Compounding Practices of High Performance cover

The Price of Becoming

Ryan Hawk

Mentioned 2 months ago

688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching

Ryan Hawk announced his upcoming paperback/hardcover and Jack Carr praised it as a cleareyed look at transformation and the cost of change.

My next book, The Price of Becoming, will be out in a couple of months.

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Your Desired Future: The Five Essential Steps That Take You Where You Want to Go cover

Your Desired Future

Henry Cloud

Mentioned 2 months ago

688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dream & a Vision, Why Revenue Is Not a Goal, the 5-Step Model for Achieving Any Goal, and Why the Highest Performers Seek the Most Coaching

Henry Cloud introduced his newest paperback/hardcover, Your Desired Future, which outlines five essential steps to achieve a desired future state.

The book's called Your Desired Future, The Five Essential Steps That Take You Where You Want to Go.

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The Road to Character cover

The Road to Character

David Brooks

Mentioned 5 months ago

675: Tom Hardin (Tipper X) - The Largest Insider Trading Case, How Ambiguous Leadership Destroys Culture, Resume vs. Eulogy Virtues, Bad Decisions vs. Mistakes, and Building Psychological Safety

Tom Hardin read this book during his reflection period, which helped him realize he had been solely focused on resume virtues rather than the more important eulogy virtues.

And one of the most important books I read in this process was Road to Character by David Brooks. And he talks about eulogy virtues and resume virtues.

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Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI's Most Prolific Informants cover

Wired on Wall Street

Tom Hardin

Mentioned 5 months ago

675: Tom Hardin (Tipper X) - The Largest Insider Trading Case, How Ambiguous Leadership Destroys Culture, Resume vs. Eulogy Virtues, Bad Decisions vs. Mistakes, and Building Psychological Safety

Tom Hardin was the author of this book, which detailed his experience as the FBI informant 'Tipper X' during the largest insider trading investigation in history. The book helped him process his life decisions and provided insights into the rationalizations people make before crossing ethical lines.

The book is much longer than my keynote. And really, it's making decisions in isolation.

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The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How. cover

The Talent Code

Daniel Coyle

Mentioned 5 months ago

673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors, Mastering Your Craft, World-Class Storytelling Techniques, Great Questions to Ask, Building Your Community, The Power of Curiosity, and How to Flourish in Life

It was mentioned as a bestselling book by Coyle that has shaped how millions think about skill development and team culture.

He wrote the talent code. The Culture Code and now Flourish.

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The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups cover

The Culture Code

Daniel Coyle

Mentioned 5 months ago

673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors, Mastering Your Craft, World-Class Storytelling Techniques, Great Questions to Ask, Building Your Community, The Power of Curiosity, and How to Flourish in Life

It was cited together with The Talent Code as another of Coyle's influential books on building great teams.

He wrote the talent code. The Culture Code and now Flourish.

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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life cover

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

George Saunders

Mentioned 5 months ago

673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors, Mastering Your Craft, World-Class Storytelling Techniques, Great Questions to Ask, Building Your Community, The Power of Curiosity, and How to Flourish in Life

The book was identified as a nonfiction work by George Saunders that teaches writing and life lessons.

It's called A Swim in the Pond in the Rain. He teaches a class on writing, but it's really kind of about life. It's nonfiction.

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Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being cover

Flourish

Martin E. P. Seligman

Mentioned 5 months ago

673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors, Mastering Your Craft, World-Class Storytelling Techniques, Great Questions to Ask, Building Your Community, The Power of Curiosity, and How to Flourish in Life

Coyle's newest book was praised, with the host receiving a copy and PDF and saying he devoured it.

So it was so cool to get this book from your team. I appreciate you sending it to me and they sent me the PDF too. So I was devouring it and taking so many notes.

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The Score That Matters: Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead Cover

Ryan Hawk

The Score That Matters

Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead

In two episodes, the host highlighted that the book would help listeners become more effective leaders and encouraged them to text for additional details. He presented it as a resource for improving leadership skills, emphasizing its relevance to the audience.

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Episode: 632: Nick Huber - The Attributes of Winners, Becom...

It was described as a book that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 631: Bert Bean & Sam Kaufman - Obsession, Grit, Gr...

Ryan Hawk explained that the book would help listeners become more effective leaders and promoted it for texting to receive details.

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Episode: 629: Anne-Laure Le Cunff - How To Live Freely In a...

The host highlighted that the book would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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you'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 628: Anthony Consigli - Digging Graves, Playing Fo...

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Episode: 627: Jenny Wood - How To Go After What You Want an...

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Episode: 626: Rob Kimbel - Living By Your Values, Caring Fo...

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you'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 625: Melody Wilding - Effectively Managing Up, Des...

Ryan Hawk promoted his own book, saying it would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 623: Stu McLaren - Building Communities, Stories A...

Ryan Hawk mentioned his own book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders, urging them to text for a copy.

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Episode: 622: Alex Hutchinson - Why We Seek Big Challenges,...

Ryan promoted their own book, saying it will help listeners become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 621: Rachel Botsman - Being Comfortable with Uncer...

The host highlighted the book as a tool to help listeners become more effective leaders.

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you'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 619: Mike Maples Jr. - Practicing Reckless Optimis...

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Episode: 618: Chase Jarvis - Never Play It Safe, Work Your...

The host's own book was referenced as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 617: Adam Galinsky - How To Inspire Others, Build...

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Episode: 616: Bob Stoops- Building a Winning Culture, Conne...

The host mentioned that listeners would receive details about how this book would help them become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 615: Brad Thor - The Art & Science of Storytelling...

Ryan Hawk promoted the book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders. He referenced it while encouraging listeners to text a number to receive more information about the book.

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You also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 614: David Yeager PhD - The Science of Motivating...

The host mentioned the book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders. The guest praised its clear writing and practical stories.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 613: Mo Bunnell - Giving To Grow, Falling In Love...

The book was referenced as a resource the hosts would share with listeners to help them become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 611: Codie Sanchez - How To Build Extraordinary We...

The episode mentioned the book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 601: Jeff Janssen - The Commitment Continuum, Walt...

Ryan Hawk said their book would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 609: Eric Jorgenson (CEO of Scribe) - The Obsessiv...

It was introduced as a book that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 608: Anthony Pompliano - (How To Live an Extraordi...

The host highlighted the book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 607: Dr. Meg Meeker - How to Raise Tough, Resilien...

Ryan Hawk referenced his own book, explaining that it helps leaders become more effective by focusing on the right metrics.

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Episode: 606: Jack Carr - Writing Thrillers (The Terminal L...

The host explained that their own book would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 605: Seth Godin - How To Be Remarkable, Create a S...

The host described the book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders. It was presented as a new offering from the host's own publishing efforts.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 604: Sharon McMahon - A Masterclass In Making Amer...

Ryan Hawk mentioned his own book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders, and he later recommended it highly.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 603: Michael Easter - How To Fix Your Craving Mind...

It was described as a book that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 600: Keith Hawk & AJ Hawk - Setting The Standard,...

Ryan Hawk highlighted that the book would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our books, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 599: Richard Winters, M.D. - Leadership Lessons Fr...

Ryan Hawk promoted the book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 598: Sam Parr (Founder of The Hustle) - Living By...

The host highlighted the book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our book The Score That Matters will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 597: Daniel Pink - The Art of Selling, How To Pers...

Ryan Hawk mentioned it as the book that his audience could receive details about and that would help them become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 596: Arthur Brooks - The Art & Science of Happines...

The host said the book would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 595: Anne Mahlum [Founder of solidcore] - How To B...

Ryan mentioned that listeners would receive details about his book, The Score That Matters, which was intended to help them become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 594: Charles Duhigg - Asking Deeper Questions, Dev...

Ryan Hawk mentioned his own book as a resource that helps listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how my book The Score That Matters will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 593: Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell - Contingency Pla...

The host said the book would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also learn more about how our book, The Score That Matters will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 592: Ed Batista - How To Give Useful Feedback, Wha...

Ryan Hawk introduced the book as a new release that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our new book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 591: Ryan Holiday (LIVE! In Austin) - Good Values,...

The host described it as a new book that will help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our new book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 589: Sam Reese - Leadership Coaching, Setting Big...

Ryan Hawk promoted his new book, describing it as a guide to becoming a more effective leader.

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Episode: 588: Tara Viswanathan (CEO Of Rupa) - Handling Rej...

The host mentioned the new book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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you'll also receive details about how our new book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 587: Daniel Negreanu - Responding To Failure, Risk...

The host introduced it as a new book that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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will receive details about how our new book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 586: Erika Ayers Badan (Former Barstool Sports CEO...

The host mentioned the new book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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details about how our new book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 585: AJ Jacobs - Creating a Flexible Mind Mind, Th...

The hosts said the book would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 584: Craig Robinson - The "Must-Have" Qualities Fo...

Ryan Hawk highlighted his new book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how my book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 583: Jason Fried - Growing Without Goals, Earning...

Ryan Hawk promoted his own new book, describing it as a USA Today National BestSeller that helps listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how my book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

We've written a bunch of books.

Episode: 582: Cal Newport - Obsess Over Quality, Create Tim...

Ryan Hawk promoted his own book as a guide to becoming a more effective leader and encouraged listeners to read it for practical leadership advice.

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You'll also receive details about how my book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

I'll keep writing books so we can keep talking because I need more tshirts.

Episode: 581: Paul Rabil (The LeBron James of Lacrosse) - N...

Ryan Hawk said his book The Score That Matters would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 579: David Perell - Setting The Standard, Cultivat...

Ryan Hawk introduced his new book, noting it would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 578: Scott Galloway - Adding Surplus Value, Asking...

Ryan Hawk mentioned his own book, The Score That Matters, as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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Episode: 577: Jeff Wetzler - Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of...

Ryan Hawk highlighted his book as a guide to becoming a more effective leader.

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You'll also receive details about how my book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 576: Scott Belsky - Adding Texture to Time, Feelin...

The host announced a new book titled *The Score That Matters* and said it would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how our new book, The Score That Matters, will help you becoming more effective leader.

Episode: 574: Guy Kawasaki - Leadership Lessons From Steve...

Ryan Hawk introduced his new book, saying it would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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my new book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader

Episode: 573: Brent Underwood (Owner of Cerro Gordo) - Find...

Ryan Hawk announced that listeners could receive the first two chapters of his new book for free via text message.

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you'll also receive the first two chapters of my new book, The Score That Matters for Free

Episode: 572: Mike Beckham (CEO of Simple Modern) - Taking...

Ryan Hawk promoted his own book, saying it would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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you'll also receive details about how my book The Score That Matters will help you become a more effective leader

Episode: 565: Noah Kagan - The Art of Asking For What You W...

Ryan Hawk introduced his new book, saying it would help listeners become more effective leaders at work and at home.

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You will also receive details about how my new book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a much more effective leader both at work and at home.

Episode: 564: Ariel Helwani - The Howard Cosell of MMA, Con...

Ryan Hawk highlighted his new book as a resource to become a more effective leader and offered the first two chapters for free.

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You'll also get the first two chapters for free of The Score That Matters if you text HAWK to 66866.

Episode: 563: Dr. Mike Massimino - A NASA Astronaut's Guide...

Ryan Hawk promoted his new book, saying it would help listeners become more effective leaders and live more fulfilled lives, and offered the first two chapters for free.

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You'll also receive details about how my new book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader and live a life of more fulfillment.

You also get the first two chapters of The Score That Matters for free by texting HAWK to 66866.

Episode: 562: Nikki Glaser - Life as a Comedian, The Creati...

Ryan Hawk promoted his new book, saying it would help listeners become more effective leaders and encouraged them to order it.

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details about how my new book, The Score That Matters, will help you become a more effective leader

Episode: 561: Bob Sutton - How Smart Leaders Make The Right...

The host promoted the new paperback and encouraged listeners to preorder it.

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then I think you're going to love our new book, The Score That Matters.

Episode: 560: Dr. Barry Posner - Model the Way, Inspire a S...

The host announced a preorder for the new book and later referenced it as a guide for creating core values and ethos.

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Go to learningleader.com to preorder our new book, The Score That Matters.

The Score That Matters tells you exactly how to create your core values your ethros the credo that goes along.

If you care about creating your values it's interesting that Barry and I talked about this this is a chapter in our book The Score That Matters.

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Cover

James Clear

Atomic Habits

An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

The host noted meeting James Clear and referenced his bestseller to illustrate how habit-forming strategies can influence students, highlighting the book's relevance and impact. The mention conveyed a positive view of the title as an effective resource.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: 661: Suzy Welch - How to Identify Your Core Values...

James Clear's book Atomic Habits was mentioned as the title of a bestseller that the host had just met with at an event. It was referenced to illustrate the impact of habitforming strategies on students.

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I just met with a... amazing friend and author named James Clear, who wrote Atomic Habits.

Episode: 660: James Clear (Live at Ohio University!) - The...

The host introduced Atomic Habits as a hugely influential book that sold over 25million copies and helped millions of people change their lives through small habits.

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The great James Clear is the author of one of the most influential books of our generation, Atomic Habits. He sold over 25 million copies worldwide and has helped millions of people transform their lives through the power of small changes.

I wanted to write the most practical habits book that's ever been written. I hoped that if you just read this one book, you wouldn't need to read anything else.

Episode: 655: Morgan Housel - The Simple Formula For Happin...

It was mentioned as James Clear's bestselling book on habit formation.

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James Clear, who wrote the book, Atomic Habits, is one of my favorite writers.

Episode: 630: Marcus Sheridan - How To Build Trust, Drive S...

It was referenced as a desired book, indicating the speaker wished they had read it.

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I wish I had Atomic Habits.

Episode: 621: Rachel Botsman - Being Comfortable with Uncer...

The host asked whether the guest had read the bestselling habits book by James Clear.

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Do you read James Clear's brilliant book, Atomic Habits?

Episode: 609: Eric Jorgenson (CEO of Scribe) - The Obsessiv...

It was mentioned as a viral book, emphasizing its popularity and wide readership.

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I think of like Atomic Habits is a viral book.

The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers Cover

Ryan Hawk

The Pursuit of Excellence

The Uncommon Behaviors of the World's Most Productive Achievers

In two episodes, host Ryan Hawk highlighted his own title, explaining that the book would help listeners become more effective leaders. He promoted it as a tool for developing leadership skills and improving productivity. The overall tone was an enthusiastic endorsement.

Highly Recommended
Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: 518: Colin Coggins & Garrett Brown - Becoming A Wo...

Ryan Hawk promoted his own book, stating it would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how my book, The Pursuit of Excellence, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 517: David Lieberman - How To Never Be Lied To Aga...

Ryan Hawk promoted his own book, explaining that it would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how my book, The Pursuit of Excellence, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 516: Matt Mochary - The Components Of A Coaching C...

Ryan Hawk described his own book as a resource that would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how my book, The Pursuit of Excellence, will help you become a more effective leader.

Episode: 515: Kim "KC" Campbell - How To Respond To Rejecti...

Ryan Hawk said his book The Pursuit of Excellence would help listeners become more effective leaders.

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You'll also receive details about how my book, The Pursuit of Excellence, will help you become a more effective leader.

Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough Cover

Michael Easter

Scarcity Brain

Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough

Ryan Hawk highlighted the title as another bestseller by Michael Easter, noting its impressive cover and describing it as awesome. He praised the book’s concept and presentation, indicating strong approval.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: 603: Michael Easter - How To Fix Your Craving Mind...

It was mentioned as another bestselling title by Michael Easter, with the cover described as impressive and the book called awesome.

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He's also a professor at UNLV and he's the best-selling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain.

And now Scarcity Brain, also awesome.

Scarcity Brain, really cool cover too, by the way.

Episode: 574: Guy Kawasaki - Leadership Lessons From Steve...

Ryan Hawk said he had read Carol Dweck's book Mindset and found it eyeopening.

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I read the book of Carol duac mindset and it was eye opening

The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self Cover

Michael Easter

The Comfort Crisis

Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self

The book was highlighted as Michael Easter's bestselling work, with the host praising it and noting he had referenced it in dozens of keynote speeches. It was described as a guiding influence for the host's personal decisions, such as his move to the desert. Overall, the discussion conveyed strong enthusiasm and endorsement of the title.

Highly Recommended
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Episode: 603: Michael Easter - How To Fix Your Craving Mind...

It was highlighted as Michael Easter's bestselling work and Ryan praised it, noting he has referenced it in dozens of keynote speeches.

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He's also a professor at UNLV and he's the best-selling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain.

I probably brought up The Comfort Crisis in 50 keynote speeches since that one came out because I love it.

Episode: 573: Brent Underwood (Owner of Cerro Gordo) - Find...

Ryan Hawk referenced Michael Easter's book The Comfort Crisis as a guiding influence during his move to the desert.

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You had Michael Easter ... I love The Comfort Crisis and all of his work

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness Cover

Jonathan Haidt

The Anxious Generation

How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

In the episode, Ryan Hawk referenced the title while discussing the rise of anxiety and depression among youth, linking it to modern screen habits. He noted that the author argues humans are not evolutionarily adapted to stare at a screen 18 inches away for long periods. The conversation highlighted the book's view that this environmental shift is fueling a mental‑health epidemic.

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: 647: Tim Ferriss - Chasing Your Curiosity, Interna...

Ryan mentioned the book while discussing increased anxiety and depression in modern society.

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The Anxious Generation, the book by Jonathan Haidt, we're not evolved to stare at a screen 18 inches away all day, all the time.

Episode: 578: Scott Galloway - Adding Surplus Value, Asking...

The host noted that Jonathan Hyatt had recently written a book titled The Anxious Generation.

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He's just written this wonderful book called The Anxious Generation

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Ryan Holiday

The Obstacle Is the Way

The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

The host highlighted the book as one of his top three nonfiction recommendations, calling it a favorite and a source of inspiration for listeners. In a conversation with the author, it was noted as a bestselling title with millions of copies sold and a forthcoming anniversary edition. The overall sentiment was strongly positive.

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Episode: 615: Brad Thor - The Art & Science of Storytelling...

Ryan Hawk recommended this nonfiction work as a top three suggestion, noting it as a favorite and a source of inspiration for listeners.

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And I did a book called The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan.

Episode: 591: Ryan Holiday (LIVE! In Austin) - Good Values,...

It was listed among Ryan Holiday's bestselling titles and noted that a 10year anniversary edition was being prepared.

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His books like The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and most recently, Right Thing, Right Now have sold more than 5 million copies together.

I'm doing a 10 year anniversary edition of it.

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Bill Perkins

Die With Zero

Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life

The book was highlighted for its focus on prioritizing experiences over accumulating wealth, a point noted by one guest. Another guest called it a favorite money book that reshaped his views on spending, saving, and building memory dividends. Both hosts conveyed strong endorsement of its philosophy.

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Episode: 646: Nick Maggiulli - Proven Strategies for Every...

Nick referenced Bill Perkins' "Die with Zero" philosophy, noting its emphasis on prioritizing experiences over hoarding wealth.

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That's the whole Bill Perkins Die With Zero thing.

Episode: 590: Nat Eliason - Winning & Losing Millions, Moon...

Die With Zero was praised as a favorite money book that shifted Nat Eliason's perspective on spending, saving, and creating memory dividends.

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I love Die With Zero, it's one of my favorite money books. It actually changed some of my thinking around money.

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Robert Greene

The 48 Laws of Power

The hosts quoted the book to illustrate a leadership principle, noting that one should only speak when it improves upon silence, and highlighted its popularity as an example of Robert Greene's successful works. Both episodes referenced the title to underscore strategic communication and its broader appeal among readers.

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Episode: 657: Helen Lewis - Why Genius Is a Myth, Edison Ne...

Greene's guide to strategy was quoted as advice to speak only when you can improve upon silence, underscoring the value of thoughtful contribution in meetings. The book was used as a leadership principle.

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Robert Greene said this in The 48 Laws of Power and on this podcast, do not speak unless you can improve upon the silence.

Episode: 643: Anthony Scaramucci - Getting Fired by Preside...

Ryan Hawk referenced Robert Greene's popularity and specifically mentioned "The 48 Laws of Power" as an example of Greene's successful books.

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You know, this is why Robert Greene's books have done so well. You know, The 48 Laws of Power.

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Cal Newport

So Good They Can't Ignore You

Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

The host highlighted the book as a classic that remains highly relevant for mastering skills and achieving career success. He listed it among his favorite titles and revisited its ideas about skill development and work freedom. The discussion conveyed a strong endorsement, suggesting listeners should consider its insights for their own careers.

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Episode: 582: Cal Newport - Obsess Over Quality, Create Tim...

Cal Newport's 2012 bestseller was highlighted as a classic that remains highly relevant for mastering skills and achieving career success.

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Some of my favorite books that he's written are So Good They Can't Ignore You, Deep Work, and his latest is called Slow Productivity.

We revisit Cal's classic 2012 book, So Good They Can't Ignore You, and why it's even more relevant today.

Episode: 519: Dr. Mat Duerden - Designing a World-Class Exp...

Ryan Hawk referenced Cal Newport's book So Good They Can't Ignore You while sharing career advice.

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Cal Newport's books, So Good They Can't Ignore You.

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David Epstein

Range

Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

In the episode, James Clear referenced the book while discussing performance and adaptability, noting Epstein's insight that grit stems from being well‑matched to a task. He highlighted the title alongside The Sports Gene as part of Epstein's work on how people succeed.

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Episode: 660: James Clear (Live at Ohio University!) - The...

James mentioned the book Range alongside The Sports Gene as part of Epstein's work on performance and adaptability.

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David Epstein, who wrote The Sports Gene and Range, told me grit is fit - when you have a good fit with something, you're gritty.

Episode: 622: Alex Hutchinson - Why We Seek Big Challenges,...

Ryan referenced Epstein's book to illustrate that people discover who they are by trying many different things.

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We discover who we are by doing it is something that David Epstein said in his book Range.

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Morgan Housel

The Psychology of Money

Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

The book was brought up when James Clear recounted his collaboration with the author, noting how they refined the title and subtitle together. This anecdote highlighted the behind‑the‑scenes process rather than offering a direct recommendation.

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Episode: 660: James Clear (Live at Ohio University!) - The...

James described how he helped Morgan Housel choose the title and subtitle for Psychology of Money during a collaborative discussion.

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We talked about the title for Psychology of Money, he had a few options and we tweaked the subtitle together until we landed on the final version.

Episode: 655: Morgan Housel - The Simple Formula For Happin...

It was highlighted as Morgan Housel's bestselling work that had sold over 10 million copies.

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Morgan Housel is the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, a book that sold more than 10 million copies.

So we have The Psychology of Money, which the whole world has read literally.

I wrote about this in The Psychology of Money.

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Jim Collins

Great by Choice

Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All (Good to Great, 5)

The book was referenced by Ryan Hawk, who noted meeting its author and calling him one of his heroes, and by Ed Batista, who used a term from the title to explain his habit of being overly prepared and practicing intensely. Both mentions highlighted the book's influence on their views of preparation and leadership without offering a full endorsement.

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Episode: 592: Ed Batista - How To Give Useful Feedback, Wha...

Ed Batista referenced "Great By Choice" as the source of a term describing his overpreparedness and practice habits.

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That's a Jim Collins term from Great by Choice, meaning part of what makes me good on stage or working is being overly prepared, practicing like crazy.

Episode: 671: Jimmy Wales (Founder of Wikipedia) - To Get T...

Ryan Hawk referenced Jim Collins as the author of Great by Choice while discussing his influence.

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I got lucky to meet with Jim Collins, the author of Good to Great and Great by Choice. He's one of my heroes.

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Dr. Henry Cloud

Trust

Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It When It Gets Broken

The guest's latest book was discussed, especially its audiobook format produced by Pushkin.

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She's written three books. What's Mine Is Yours, Who Can You Trust, and How to Trust and Be Trusted.

— Episode: 621: Rachel Botsman - Being Comfortable...

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Episode: 621: Rachel Botsman - Being Comfortable with Uncer...

The guest's latest book was discussed, especially its audiobook format produced by Pushkin.

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She's written three books. What's Mine Is Yours, Who Can You Trust, and How to Trust and Be Trusted.

I chose to work with Malcolm Gladwell's company, Pushkin, and read it. You did a beautiful job. You have an amazing voice... what made you want to work with them and do it as an audio book?

How to Trust and be Trusted. What a great experience to listen. It's by Pushkin.

Episode: 688: Dr. Henry Cloud - The Difference Between a Dr...

Henry Cloud highlighted his book Trust, noting that trust fuels investment and is essential for leadership.

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One of the things that I would want them to do is I wrote a book called Trust. Now, Trust fuels investment.

Dr. Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author of Boundaries, Necessary Endings, Integrity, and Trust.

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Kim Campbell

Flying in the Face of Fear

A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage

The book was highlighted as a valuable resource that blends authentic journal entries from a fighter pilot with compelling combat stories. Both the guest and the host praised its actionable leadership lessons on confronting fear and taking decisive action. They repeatedly recommended re‑reading it to prepare for challenges, noting its entertaining yet practical approach.

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Episode: 593: Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell - Contingency Pla...

The guest's book was highlighted as a great resource that includes real journal entries and offers fighterpilot leadership lessons.

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She's also the author of a great book called Flying in the Face of Fear, A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage.

In your book though, I love that you put actual... like Flying in the Face of Fear but I love that you put actual journal entries kind of sprinkle them in.

I highly recommend I just re-read Kim's book getting ready for this next one Flying in the Face of Fear a fighter pilot's lessons on leading with courage.

Episode: 515: Kim "KC" Campbell - How To Respond To Rejecti...

Ryan Hawk highly recommended Kim Campbell's Flying in the Face of Fear, noting it shares gripping combat stories and actionable leadership lessons.

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the book is called Flying in the Face of Fear I think a lot of times we feel fear we feel afraid we feel nervous nervousness or worry or stress about things and we're sometimes when we feel that way we don't take action we kind of freeze we don't have hard conversations we don't put ourselves out there we don't try new things putting yourself in the arena is all about despite the fear despite that worry despite the stress that you're willing to step up and take action anyway

the book it's called Flying in the Face of Fear a fighter pilot's lessons on leading with courage I highly recommend this book because you do something that's hard you tell a lot of fascinating personal stories and then tie it to be applicable to the reader so they could implement it not just be entertained by the stories which you are by the way it's very entertaining but also it's applicable to your life the reader so I highly recommend Flying in the Face of Fear of fighter pilots lessons on leading with courage

I highly recommend Flying in the Face of Fear of fighter pilots lessons on leading with courage

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Annette McGivney

Pure Land

A True Story of Three Lives, Three Cultures and the Search for Heaven on Earth

Larry said he had been reading a book titled *Culture*, which Chris gave him and was intended to be a living, updated document for the company's cultural framework.

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So I was reading this book called Culture, which Chris gave me a copy, and he told me it's on his agenda to get done for next year, meaning it's a living, breathing document. It's updated.

— Episode: 641: Larry Connor - The Big 6 Leadership...

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Episode: 641: Larry Connor - The Big 6 Leadership Attribute...

Larry said he had been reading a book titled *Culture*, which Chris gave him and was intended to be a living, updated document for the company's cultural framework.

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So I was reading this book called Culture, which Chris gave me a copy, and he told me it's on his agenda to get done for next year, meaning it's a living, breathing document. It's updated.

If you have those two things at an exceptional level, there's literally nothing you can't do. You write in the book, Culture, we exist quite simply to be the best.

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Scott Galloway

The Algebra of Wealth

A Simple Formula for Financial Security

Scott Galloway described his latest book, The Algebra of Wealth, as a simple formula for financial security and highlighted its key ideas about focusing on unique value.

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His most recent book is called The Algebra of Wealth, a simple formula for financial security.

— Episode: 578: Scott Galloway - Adding Surplus Val...

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Episode: 578: Scott Galloway - Adding Surplus Value, Asking...

Scott Galloway described his latest book, The Algebra of Wealth, as a simple formula for financial security and highlighted its key ideas about focusing on unique value.

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His most recent book is called The Algebra of Wealth, a simple formula for financial security.

He reminded me of something you wrote in your most recent book, The Algebra of Wealth. The key is to figure out what you can do that others can't or are unwilling to do.

And I highly, highly recommend people read it. It's called The Algebra of Wealth, a simple formula for financial security.

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Steven Pressfield

The War of Art

Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

Ryan Hawk referred to the book, describing it as a work that talks about resistance.

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What is the war, the art of war? The War of Art, that book talks about resistance.

— Episode: 562: Nikki Glaser - Life as a Comedian,...

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Episode: 562: Nikki Glaser - Life as a Comedian, The Creati...

Ryan Hawk referred to the book, describing it as a work that talks about resistance.

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What is the war, the art of war? The War of Art, that book talks about resistance.

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David Yeager

10 to 25

The Science of Motivating Young People

David Yeager introduced his new book, describing it as a groundbreaking approach to motivating young people and making life easier. Throughout the episode the host and guest referenced its concepts and praised its practical application.

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He is the author of a great new book called 10 to 25, The Science of Motivating Young People, A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation and Making Your Own Life Easier.

— Episode: 614: David Yeager PhD - The Science of M...

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Episode: 614: David Yeager PhD - The Science of Motivating...

David Yeager introduced his new book, describing it as a groundbreaking approach to motivating young people and making life easier. Throughout the episode the host and guest referenced its concepts and praised its practical application.

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He is the author of a great new book called 10 to 25, The Science of Motivating Young People, A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation and Making Your Own Life Easier.

the book has an interesting title 10 to 25 the science of motivating young people

David this is awesome book is called 10 to 25 the science of young people a groundbreaking approach to leading the next generation and making your own life easier extremely well written great stories the science and the practical application perfect dude so huge props on that

the parental nagging study one particular interesting point in the book is about nagging and the common tactic adults use to get people to quote pay attention research shows that nagging triggers the emotional part of a teen's brain shutting down their ability to think logically

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Daniel Coyle

The Talent Code

Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.

It was mentioned as a bestselling book by Coyle that has shaped how millions think about skill development and team culture.

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He wrote The Talent Code. The Culture Code and now Flourish.

— Episode: 673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors...

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Episode: 673: Daniel Coyle - Opening Yellow Doors, Masterin...

It was mentioned as a bestselling book by Coyle that has shaped how millions think about skill development and team culture.

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He wrote The Talent Code. The Culture Code and now Flourish.

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