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Join us for an insightful dive into Adam Grant’s groundbreaking book “Give and Take” with our Business Book Club, Roundtable crew!

Bill, Cindy, Holly, and Matt unpack the surprising science behind success - turns out it’s not just what you know, but how you interact with others that makes all the difference.

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Well, Spencer Johnson, the fellow that wrote “Who Moved My Cheese” back in the last century, 1998, knew what he wrote about. He captured some really valuable ideas to deal with the challenge discovered by Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher who said “change is the only constant in life” (translated into “the only constant is change”)!

Take this opportunity to visit with Bill and J.T. as they discuss Spencer’s suggestions for navigating the “Maze” of change and the “writings on the wall” that help us find success! Also, see that “The Simple and The Complex” are parts of us all!

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In The Four Agreements shamanic teacher and healer Don Miguel Ruiz explores self-limiting beliefs and lays out a simple and effective code of conduct inherited from his Toltec ancestors.

Bill, Rick, and John T breakdown this timeless, and hugely influential classic in the field of self-development and provide useful examples of how the wisdom of the Toltec elders can be applied to rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.

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Bill and Rick discuss Elbert Hubbard's 1899 essay, A Message to Garcia. Using the true story of a messenger in the Spanish-American War, Hubbard espouses the usefulness and dignity of service, and the importance of a "right-hand man" that can get things done.

This short read is not an ode to conformity nor a reification of established hierarchical structures: rather it is to think for yourself and to allow those you trust to do the same.

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Bill and Rick discuss Patrick Lencioni's 2016 book, The Ideal Team Player. In it, Lencioni presents a practical framework and actionable tools for identifying, hiring, and developing high-performing team players.

Bill and Rick intersperse their commentary with personal anecdotes and insights that reinforce the authors' main thesis that a cultural commitment to teamwork is essential to any business worth its salt.

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