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Top 10 Books of 2024 to Inspire Your Year Ahead

My Best Books of 2024 (out of 100 I read) Hi Reader I read about 100 books this year. To be precise, I started 100 books but only finished half of them. That’s about one book per week – while running my company, publishing content daily and spending quality time with friends and family. I’ve rounded up my Top 10 books of 2024 to help you reflect, learn, and prepare for what’s ahead. These books will not only expand your knowledge but also help you navigate change, build better connections,...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: How to 5X your LinkedIn in 2025 Turn Hiring Into Your Greatest Advantage How to Negotiate with Pirates The Quiet Power of Words How to 5X your LinkedIn in 2025 LinkedIn isn’t just another social platform. It’s your opportunity to: Own your narrative Connect with 1bn people – i.e. everyone who matters to your business Pre-sell through authenticity: Build trust before conversations even start. But how do you make your profile...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: 7 Proven Steps to Position Yourself as a Leader in Your Organization Transform Your Leadership with Powerful Presentations This December The Art and Science of Speaking Like a Leader Want to Know the Secret to Going Viral? 7 Proven Steps to Position Yourself as a Leader in Your Organization People naturally gravitate toward those who lead with vision, purpose, and clarity. But most of us get buried by tasks and meetings that...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: 5 Storytelling Frameworks Leaders Must Know December is Presentation Month in the Academy 10 Steps to Build a Thriving Community Smart Not Loud 5 Storytelling Frameworks Leaders Must Know Last week I asked John Strelecky on my podcast: “How can leaders communicate better?” His book on leadership (“The Big 5 for Life”) topped bestseller lists for over 500 weeks, so I value his opinion highly. His answer? Tell stories. For...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: 5 Steps to Make Your Idea Irresistible Last Presentation Secrets Workshop of 2024 John Strelecky on Leadership, “Soft Skills”, and the Big 5 for Life The Big 5 For Life 5 Steps to Make Your Idea Irresistible Nothing in business happens without an irresistible pitch. No sale, no deal, no interview. Last week I gave you a step-by-step blueprint for pitching yourself. This week, I am going to show you how to pitch an idea. This...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: 4 Steps to Pitch Yourself Like a Pro Build Your Core Communication Skills Over the Next 3 Months Throw Out The Rulebook From Story to AI: How Information Networks Shape Us 4 Steps to Pitch Yourself Like a Pro Do you have your pitch down? Are you ready to do it at this very moment? If not, you are in good company. 90% of CEOs I coach struggle with their personal pitch. They find it hard to explain who they are and what they do...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: 10 Tips To Make a Unforgettable First Impression November is Personal Branding Month Crafting a Culture of Transparency, Innovation, and Empowerment How to Get Better at Anything 10 Tips To Make a Unforgettable First Impression We make first impressions all the time — in meetings, video calls, at events. People form a first impression of you in 0.1 seconds. And in just 7 seconds, they have a solid impression of who you are....

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: The Two Steps to Reach Millions Without Spending Millions November is Personal Branding Month Stop Drowning in Work & Get Your Hours Back Community Is Your Currency The Two Steps to Reach Millions Without Spending Millions In a TV interview in 2007, American actor and comedian Steve Martin was asked about how he became successful. His response: “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” It’s a great answer, and it rings true. But...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: Building a personal brand November is personal branding month My conversation with Seth Godin The world’s most famous heroine? Harry Potter Build a Personal Brand You Love Does the term Personal Branding give you the ick? I get it. I was the same. Yet it saved my butt. When I left the corporate world back in 2010, I was well-known – as representing someone else’s business. However, I was determined to set up my own business...

This week in the world’s #1 newsletter on leadership communication: Strategic Listening: The Secret Weapon of World-Class Leaders Missed Our Previous Presentation Secrets Workshop? Radical Candor CEO: Don’t Avoid The Tough Conversations Selling With Stories Strategic Listening: The Secret Weapon of World-Class Leaders There are only two sides to a conversation: either you speak, or you listen. Both are crucial, and you want to achieve excellence in both. If I am honest, I used to be a...