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.
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
Happy Money – Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton
What have you read? I’m always looking for a good book.