Must Reads to Start Strong in 2021

There is no shortage of must read lists this time of year. Everyone is offering advice and instruction for self-reflection, new habits and success in the new year. With so many great books to choose from, it can be challenging to know where to start and what to focus on. Some of the best books we’ve read lately come from our speakers, who are also authors. And what better way to get a taste of their perspective and approach to self and professional development.

Must Reads

With a new year upon us, we’re sharing insights from our top 4 must reads to start the year strong. And if you're in need of a speaker, these must reads are the perfect introduction to the many speakers we work with.

• Tim Sander’s “Love is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends” is the perfect way to start the year. It’s a quick read too. This book is all about giving of yourself to add value to others… with your knowledge, network and compassion.
  
  
• A natural follow-up to Tim Sander’s book is “Big Potential: How Transforming the Pursuit of Success Raises Our Achievement, Happiness, and Wellbeing.” This book by Shawn Achor, a positive psychology expert, emphasizes the potential of working together instead of in competition with one another to create more happiness and success.
  
  
• One of the many lessons of 2020 was about appreciating what we have. We can find joy and gratitude in the simplest of things and moments. During a time when it wasn’t possible to spend time as we normally would, there was an opportunity to appreciate what we have. Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick’s book, “Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practices for Extortionary Business Results,” applies this lesson and practice to the workplace. This book will show you how to focus on what matters most. How? By adding more gratitude to everyday work to positively impact morale, efficiency and profitability.
  
  
• Lastly, Chris Meroff’s book, “Align: Four Simple Steps for Leaders to Create Employee Fulfillment” takes corporate culture to a new level. Now more than ever, employees want to feel heard, engaged and valued. This book is all about connecting with your team in a meaningful way so you can work together for the benefit of all.
  

Planning Your Next Event

This is a short list of speakers who are also authors. But this list is sure to provide knowledge you’ll want to share while also focusing on what truly matters. If you are looking to plan an event in 2021, we’ve love to learn more about your needs. Contact us today at info@preferredspeakers.com to find the right speaker for your event and goals.