Readers are Learners

Leaders are readers, this has been quoted over and over by strong, prominent leaders that obviously read. So, If you or I ever want to lead a massive revolution, a Fortune 500 company, or PTA we have to read books and books.41475_Reading_List

Heck, all this may be true.
However, the simple truth is we need to read.

Because when we read we learn and learning is what makes us better.

We learn to be better people. And that my friend is what the world needs.
So, I’m good with leaders being readers we just need more normal everyday people to be readers as well. Give it a shot!

You can Create a reading habit by setting a simple reading goal. This is how I started my reading. First I set a goal to read one book a month. Just 12 books for the year. I stayed at that level for several years. Then I tried to double it, which I didn’t achieve. But eventually, I was able to create a habit of reading.
This year (2018) I completed 35 books.
Here is a list of my 2018 books. Maybe some of them could be your 2019 reads.

*The Compound Effect – Darren Hardy 

Gaining by Losing – Jd Greear 

God Enters Stage Left – Tim Day

Unreasonable Churches -Rich Birch 

The HD Leader -Derwin Gray

A Mind Set Free -Jimmy Evans. 

Mindset – Carol Dweck 

Giving it all away – David Green 

Church Growth Flywheel – Rich Brich 

Easter From the Backside – J Ellsworth Kalas 

The Root of Riches – Chuck Bentley 

The power of your words – Robert Morris 

Share the Dream – Jama Hedgecoth 

Grit – Angela Duckworth 

This is our time -Trevin Wax 

Hero Maker – Dave Ferguson & Warren Bird 

How to break growth barriers – Carl George & Warren Bird. 

A Meal with Jesus – Tim Chester 

Becoming a welcoming Church- Rainer 

*Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish_H_Warren 

*Everything happens for a reason (and other lies I have loved) Kate Bowler 

Brothers, we are not professionals- John Piper 

Inspired – Rachel Held Evans 

Kingdom Prayer – Tony Evans 

Leading Change without Losing it – Carey Niewuwhof 

Everyday Church – Gospel Communities on Mission. – Tim Chester 

Rising Tides – Neil Cole 

*Soonish – Kelly &Zach Weinersmith

*The Imperfect Pastor – Zack Eswine 

How to be Here – Rob Bell 

Warfare -Tony Evans 

*Making Peace – Jim Van Yperen 

*Finish – Jon Acuff 

Happy Money – Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton 

 

 

What have you read? I’m always looking for a good book.