The title of this episode of Camera Ready & Abel - Dealing with Bozos and Bullies - tells you a lot about my guest for this episode. Iggy Perillo, founder of WSL Leadership, helps leaders and educators do right by their people with warmth, humor and compassion, training them to do the hardest part of great work more easily, through group and one-on-one coaching masterminds and experiential workshops designed to make it simple for them to connect with their people, create meaningful change and amplify positive culture.

Because research shows positive work cultures lead to more innovation, growth and profit (and less stress).

You've probably encountered at least a few bozos and bullies in your life. I know I have. Iggy makes it clear your perception is a matter or perspective. More key takeaways:

• Power dynamics are real

Learn more about Iggy's transformational work at https://www.wslleadership.com/

Here are the books we discuss inspired by Iggy's Books Applied Podcast 

Quit - Annie Duke

Mindset - Carol Dweck

Peak - Anders Ericsson

Atomic Habits - James Clear

Dare to Lead - Brene Brown

The Dawn of Everything - David Graeber and David Wengrow

The Creative Act - Rick Rubin

The Forty Rules of Love - Elif Shafak

Pachinko - Min Jin Lee 

Talent is Overrated - Geoffrey Colvin 

Latebloomers - Rick Karlgaard

The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

The Artists Journey - Steven Pressfield

Do the Work - Steven Pressfield

Turning Pro - Steven Pressfield

Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t - Steven Pressfield