By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business
The second Friday of January is known as Quitters’s Day – the day by which most people have abandoned their New Year’s Resolutions. I’m definitely guilty of making a grand proclamation, sticking with it for a few days and then getting distracted or overwhelmed or just plain tired.
But human beings make these resolutions because we know there are achievements we should or could be unlocking, if only a little effort was expended. So, why do we give up so easily? And what magic wand needs to wave for these resolutions to stick?
I might not have the answer (don’t ask me how dry January went…), but the authors in this issue’s Booklist may provide some inspiration.
Built to Finish: How to Go the Distance in Business and in Life
Author: Steven Pivnik
Released: January 30, 2024
Go the distance with an endurance athlete’s formula for success: the grit to start, the stamina to finish and the balance to live fully along the way. In Built to Finish, Steven Pivnik takes you on two journeys: leading his software and services company, Binary Tree, from inception to successful exit and his quest to compete in the IRONMAN® World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Pivnik shares how the insights gained from his adventures in triathlon, mountaineering and ultramarathons apply to anyone’s pursuit of long-term personal and professional success. Pivnik is a serial entrepreneur specializing in the information technology market and advises other founders and entrepreneurs looking for corporate growth and a successful company exit. He has competed in over 20 triathlons, numerous marathons and ultramarathons, and is on track to scale all “Seven Summits,” the highest peaks on each continent.
The 6% Club: Unlock the Secret to Achieving Any Goal and Thriving in Business and Life
Author: Michelle Rozen
Released: May 7, 2024
In The 6% Club, The Change Doctor Michelle Rozen, PhD, teaches audiences and readers how to create and actually stick to new positive habits, unlocking the secret formula to the life, success and happiness they’ve always dreamed of. The book was born from a recent study where Dr. Rozen surveyed 1,000 people who pledged to make a change in their lives, and, shockingly, only 6% had stuck to the change just a month later. In this book, readers will learn how to attain personal or professional goals; make changes solo, or with another individual like a friend or partner; and stop making excuses, giving up or putting it off. Based on science and written by one of the most sought-after motivational speakers on leadership and change, The 6% Club earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all individuals looking to make lasting changes in their personal and professional lives.
The Power of Going All-In: Secrets for Success in Business, Leadership, and Life
Author: Brandon Bornancin
Released: March 6, 2024
In The Power of Going All-In, serial entrepreneur and business leader Brandon Bornancin shares his secrets to building, leading and managing a world-class company. The author draws on his experience building companies to over $150M in sales and billion-dollar valuations and presents effective strategies for inspiring your people to do more, be more and achieve more. With The Power of Going All-In, you’ll get more than a business leadership book. You’ll get a daily mentor to guide you through any challenge, big or small, and to ignite your passion for your team and your company. Learn how to discover your “Why;” coach employees beyond the skills of their current position; eliminate bad habits like micromanagement and burnout; use the data to identify your team’s weak spots; and mentor the next generation of leaders at your organization.
Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship
Author: Keith Ferrazzi
Released: November 12, 2024
The world’s highest-performing organizations understand they need more than leadership to win – they need teamship. Teamship is a profound shift from today’s hierarchical model to sharing the load among a team that elevates one another and the organization to achieve exponential results. Based on more than 20 years of research with more than 3,000 teams, world-renowned coach and bestselling author Keith Ferrazzi has cracked the code on what defines the top 15% of teams. In Never Lead Alone, Ferrazzi brings to life what is expected of teammates in teamship’s new agile, inclusive, innovative and challenge culture. Through rigorous data, dozens of high-return practices and vivid case studies, you will learn the 10 critical shifts to teamship.
The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today
Author: Lewis Howes
Released: March 7, 2023
The host of The School of Greatness podcast “gives you the practical tools to achieve true greatness” – at home, at work and in your community (Dr. Joe Dispenza). Through his breakthrough discoveries, New York Times best-selling author Lewis Howes reveals how you can rewrite your past to propel yourself into a powerful and abundant future. With raw and revealing personal stories, science-backed strategies from industry-leading experts and step-by-step guidance, you will learn how to clearly define a Meaningful Mission to enhance your purpose for this season of life; identify the root causes of self-doubt and conquer the fears that hold you back; transform your mind to end self-sabotaging thoughts to live a rich life; and manifest your greatness to make the maximum positive impact on those around you.
