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Dr. Henry Cloud
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Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition
Henry Cloud
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Integrity
Henry Cloud
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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
Necessary Endings
Henry Cloud
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The Price of Becoming
Ryan Hawk
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Your Desired Future
Henry Cloud
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The Road to Character
David Brooks
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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
Wired on Wall Street
Tom Hardin
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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
The Talent Code
Daniel Coyle
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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 Culture Code
Daniel Coyle
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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
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
George Saunders
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Flourish
Martin E. P. Seligman
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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
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Wild Courage
Go After What You Want and Get It
In the episode, Jenny Wood explained that the title emphasized taking bold action despite fear and highlighted a memorable quote about creating serendipity. She also mentioned aiming for bestseller status with a large hardcover print run. Ryan Hawk praised the work as very good and strongly encouraged listeners to obtain it.
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Episode: 627: Jenny Wood - How To Go After What You Want an...
Jenny Wood discussed her book Wild Courage, highlighting its focus on taking bold action despite fear and sharing a memorable quote about serendipity.
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Jenny is the author of Wild Courage. Go after what you want and get it.
I love that quote in your book. Serendipity isn't found, it's made.
15,000 US hardcover copies, Wild Courage by March 25th, 2020. Hardcover because that's what counts for the New York Times bestseller list.
The book's called Wild Courage. Go after what you want and get it. It is really good. I highly encourage people to get Wild Courage.
Managing Up
How to Move up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss
During the episode, guest Melody Wilding highlighted the title as a practical guide for obtaining what you need from people in charge. She noted it as her most recent work and positioned it as a useful resource for managing relationships with supervisors. The discussion conveyed a positive endorsement of the book’s relevance for career advancement.
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Episode: 625: Melody Wilding - Effectively Managing Up, Des...
Melody Wilding was also credited with writing Managing Up, a guide on obtaining what you need from people in charge.
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She is the author of a few books. One, Trust Yourself and most recently, Managing Up. How to get what you need from the people in charge.
Predictable Profits
Transform Your Business from One-Off Sales to Recurring Revenue with Membershipsand Subscriptions
In the episode, Stu McLaren introduced the title as a concise 250‑page guide for converting one‑off sales into recurring revenue through memberships and subscriptions. Ryan Hawk highlighted its relevance for leaders focused on building culture, teams, and effective onboarding, and expressed strong enthusiasm, urging listeners to obtain a copy or the audio version. The discussion framed the book as essential reading for anyone looking to run a membership model.
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Episode: 623: Stu McLaren - Building Communities, Stories A...
Stu McLaren presented his book as a guide for turning oneoff sales into recurring revenue through memberships and subscriptions, and highlighted its concise 250page format as essential reading for leaders building communities.
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He's the author of Predictable Profits. Transform your business from oneoff sales to recurring revenue with memberships and subscriptions.
the book is called Predictable Profits transform your business from oneoff sales to recurring revenue with memberships and subscriptions this is a useful book not just for that person who's looking to launch a membership I think it's a useful book for leaders who want to build good culture who want to build teams who want to onboard people well who want to have people want to stay where you work to do great work certainly it gets snitched down into running a membership and it's probably the book to read if you want to run a membership
I'm passionate about this book this is nearly two decades squeezed into 250 pages and I just want to encourage everybody to go get a copy or get the audio version because I read the whole thing but I'm passionate about it because we don't
Endure
Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
Ryan Hawk praised the opening of the book for its vivid, descriptive storytelling that placed listeners inside the scene. He highlighted this immersive style as a reason to recommend it to the audience.
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Episode: 622: Alex Hutchinson - Why We Seek Big Challenges,...
Ryan Hawk praised the opening of the book for its vivid, descriptive storytelling and asked Alex to read the opening paragraphs.
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I love the opening of your book, Endure, and how descriptive you are, and you take me inside of the scene ...
The Explorer's Gene
Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map – How Neuroscience and Behavioral Psychology Explain Our Primal Urge to Explore
In the episode, Alex described the title as a deep dive into why humans pursue big challenges, novel experiences, and unexplored territories, linking neuroscience and behavioral psychology. Ryan emphasized that he highly recommended it for its quality writing and the practical insights it offers to improve one's life. The discussion highlighted the book's relevance to personal growth and performance.
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Episode: 622: Alex Hutchinson - Why We Seek Big Challenges,...
Alex described the book as a deep dive into why we seek big challenges, new flavors, and the blank spots on the map, and Ryan highly recommended it.
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I would highly recommend people read the explorers gene, not only for the quality of the writing, but the actual output and what you will get from it to make your life better.
The Physiology of Taste
or Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy (Everyman's Library)
Alex Hutchinson referenced the 19th‑century work to explain a wine quote, noting that it had been a highly influential source on how we experience food and drink and that it shaped the introduction to his own book. He highlighted its historical significance and impact on his thinking.
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Episode: 622: Alex Hutchinson - Why We Seek Big Challenges,...
Alex cited this 19thcentury work to explain the opening quote about wine, emphasizing its influence on his own book's introduction.
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That quote is from a book called The Physiology of Taste, which was a really influential book in the 1800s, trying to understand how we experience food and drink.
What's Mine Is Yours
The host noted that the guest had authored three books, mentioning this title as part of her bibliography. It was referenced briefly without further discussion or endorsement.
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Episode: 621: Rachel Botsman - Being Comfortable with Uncer...
The guest's first of three authored titles was mentioned as part of her bibliography.
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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.
Who Can You Trust
In the episode, the host briefly listed the title as one of the guest's three publications, mentioning it alongside two other books without further commentary. No specific endorsement or critique was offered, indicating a simple acknowledgment of its existence.
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Episode: 621: Rachel Botsman - Being Comfortable with Uncer...
The second title in the guest's trio of publications was listed alongside her other works.
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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.
The Passion Paradox
A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life
The book was referenced as one of the bestselling titles by guest Steve Magness, with Ryan Hawk noting it among the author's popular works. The mention was brief and factual, indicating it as part of the guest's portfolio rather than a detailed endorsement.
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Episode: 620: Steve Magness - Defining Success on Your Term...
Steve Magness was noted as the author of The Passion Paradox, mentioned among his bestselling titles.
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He's the best-selling author of many books, including The Passion Paradox, Do Hard Things, and most recently, Win the Inside Game.
Pattern Breakers
Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future
The host highlighted the title as the author’s bestselling work that explored why certain startups reshape the future, praising its compelling stories and strong writing. He noted that he highly recommended the book and even suggested revisiting its content later.
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Episode: 619: Mike Maples Jr. - Practicing Reckless Optimis...
Ryan Hawk highlighted it as Mike Maples Jr.'s bestselling work on why some startups reshape the future, noting its compelling stories and strong writing.
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Mike is also the bestselling author of Pattern Breakers, Why Some StartUps Change the Future.
I want to pivot to something I read that you had written in Pattern Breakers and go to the back of the book.
The book that I highly, highly recommend is called Pattern Breakers. Why some startups change the future.
Never Play It Safe
A Practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity, and a Life You Love
The episode highlighted the title as Chase Jarvis's latest work that argues safety is an illusion and provides a blueprint for thriving beyond comfort zones. Ryan Hawk praised it as a guide to unlocking creativity, intuition, humor, and transformational leadership, even mentioning he was rereading the book. Both hosts presented it as a practical roadmap for living a more fulfilling life.
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Episode: 618: Chase Jarvis - Never Play It Safe, Work Your...
The book was presented as Chase Jarvis's newest work that explores why safety is an illusion and offers a blueprint for living on the other side of comfort zones.
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He's also the author of multiple books, including Creative Calling and most recently, Never Play It Safe.
I'm rereading your book.
My newest book is called Never Play It Safe, which is about exactly that.
I said, wait a minute. It's true that all of the best things in my life are on the other side of my comfort zone... and that's what I wrote about in Never Play It Safe.
I put this again, the book Never Play It Safe, which I really believe that it's a blueprint for how to access the best stuff in life.
Inspire
The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others – The Science-Based Guide to Visionaries, Exemplars, and Mentors Who Transform Lives
The episode featured Adam Galinsky, who highlighted his new title as a science‑based guide for leading oneself and others. Ryan Hawk introduced it as a great new book, and Galinsky explained its focus on visionaries, exemplars, and mentors, positioning it as a practical roadmap for inspiration and effective leadership. The conversation framed the book as a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills.
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Episode: 617: Adam Galinsky - How To Inspire Others, Build...
Adam Galinsky promoted his new book, describing it as a guide for leading yourself and others.
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And he's also the author of a great new book called Inspire, The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others.
The name of the book, right, is Inspire, and the subheading is The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others.
Near Dark
A Thriller (The Scot Harvath Series)
The title was listed among several Brad Thor bestsellers to demonstrate the author's prolific output in the thriller genre. Ryan Hawk mentioned it without offering any specific commentary, simply noting it as part of Thor's broader catalog.
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Episode: 615: Brad Thor - The Art & Science of Storytelling...
Listed alongside other Brad Thor bestsellers, this title was mentioned to illustrate the breadth of his thriller output. No specific commentary beyond its inclusion in the list.
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Brad Thor is the number one New York Times bestselling author of 24 thrillers, including Shadow of Doubt, Near Dark, Backlash, Spymaster, The Last Patriot, and Blowback.
Backlash
The Undeclared War Against Women
The title was listed among the author’s best‑selling thrillers during a discussion of his prolific writing career. No additional commentary on the book’s content or impact was provided, indicating a brief, casual mention.
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Episode: 615: Brad Thor - The Art & Science of Storytelling...
Cited as one of Brad Thor's bestselling thrillers, the title was part of the enumeration of his prolific writing career. No further detail was given about its content.
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Brad Thor is the number one New York Times bestselling author of 24 thrillers, including Shadow of Doubt, Near Dark, Backlash, Spymaster, The Last Patriot, and Blowback.
The Last Patriot
A Thriller (7) (The Scot Harvath Series)
The title was briefly cited among Brad Thor's bestselling thrillers to illustrate the breadth of his work, without additional commentary or endorsement. The host simply noted its place in the author's catalog.
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Episode: 615: Brad Thor - The Art & Science of Storytelling...
Listed as one of Brad Thor's bestselling novels, serving to illustrate the range of his published works. No further description was provided.
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Brad Thor is the number one New York Times bestselling author of 24 thrillers, including Shadow of Doubt, Near Dark, Backlash, Spymaster, The Last Patriot, and Blowback.
Blowback
A Thriller
Cited among Brad Thor's numerous bestseller titles, the mention highlighted his productivity. No specific remarks about plot or themes were made.
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Brad Thor is the number one New York Times bestselling author of 24 thrillers, including Shadow of Doubt, Near Dark, Backlash, Spymaster, The Last Patriot, and Blowback.
— Episode: 615: Brad Thor - The Art & Science of St...
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Episode: 615: Brad Thor - The Art & Science of Storytelling...
Cited among Brad Thor's numerous bestseller titles, the mention highlighted his productivity. No specific remarks about plot or themes were made.
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Brad Thor is the number one New York Times bestselling author of 24 thrillers, including Shadow of Doubt, Near Dark, Backlash, Spymaster, The Last Patriot, and Blowback.
Give to Grow
Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career
The book was presented as a practical guide on using a giving mindset to build relationships and grow a business, emphasizing actionable techniques like the "givetoget" approach and celebrating incremental progress.
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Give to Grow, Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career.
— Episode: 613: Mo Bunnell - Giving To Grow, Fallin...
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Episode: 613: Mo Bunnell - Giving To Grow, Falling In Love...
The book was presented as a practical guide on using a giving mindset to build relationships and grow a business, emphasizing actionable techniques like the "givetoget" approach and celebrating incremental progress.
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Give to Grow, Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career.
Mo Bunnell is the author of Give to Grow and The Snowball System.
The book, the most latest book is called Give to Grow.
If people want more that now, we can get Give to Grow everywhere.
All those downloads... implement Give to Grow across the team.
The Snowball System
How to Win More Business and Turn Clients into Raving Fans
The title was mentioned alongside Give to Grow as another work authored by Mo Bunnell, highlighting his focus on systematic growth strategies.
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Mo Bunnell is the author of Give to Grow and The Snowball System.
— Episode: 613: Mo Bunnell - Giving To Grow, Fallin...
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Episode: 613: Mo Bunnell - Giving To Grow, Falling In Love...
The title was mentioned alongside Give to Grow as another work authored by Mo Bunnell, highlighting his focus on systematic growth strategies.
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Mo Bunnell is the author of Give to Grow and The Snowball System.
The Burnout Society
In the episode, Lawrence Yeo referenced the title as a work by philosopher Byung‑Chul Han that examined how burnout manifests in contemporary society. No specific recommendation was given, and it was mentioned only in passing.
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Episode: 612: Lawrence Yeo - Dissolving Envy, Practicing Cu...
It was mentioned as a book by philosopher Pyong Cheol Han that explores burnout in modern society.
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He has a book called The Burnout Society.
seven-secrets-of-successful-coaches
Jeff Jansen was identified as the author of the book during the conversation.
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Jeff is also the author of The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches.
— Episode: 601: Jeff Janssen - The Commitment Conti...
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Episode: 601: Jeff Janssen - The Commitment Continuum, Walt...
Jeff Jansen was identified as the author of the book during the conversation.
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Jeff is also the author of The Seven Secrets of Successful Coaches.
We wrote a book together called the seven secrets of successful coaches.
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