Would you like to amplify your leadership effectiveness? Would you like to inspire next generation leaders? Would you like to expand your influence and be an agent of change?

Dozens of my readers have asked me to post what resources I read or use to help me in my business and life. This is the list that I consistently leverage and how I practically use them. They are in priority order with most important at the top.

Jon Gordon and his book, One Word, have altered my thinking for the better and given me a different style of New Years resolution for this year. Instead of a list of goals, choose one word that will become your theme for the year.

As many of you know our company, GiANT Impact produces and operates the Chick-fil-A Leadercast. What you may not know is that this event has become the largest one-day leadership event in the world with over 140K people attending in 800 cities in over 20 countries.

There is a leadership void in America. We need leaders who recognize the power of the ancient virtue of humility. Leaders who are for others, not just for themselves. Leaders who will rise up and lead with integrity, honor and trust. Leaders who care more about the cause than the applause.

David Brooks traces how this spread of pride has influenced everything from our poisonous political campaigns that center on the individual candidate, to mounting levels of national debt.