In this year end episode of TheUPside, Theresa and her husband Tommy Flood sit down to review the books that most shaped their thinking, leadership, business and faith this year. They talk about why leaders must be readers, how AI can be a true thought partner rather than just a shortcut, and why your digital reputation might be one of your most important assets heading into 2026.

Together they unpack big ideas from books like The AI Driven Leader by Jeff Woods, The Science of Scaling by Dr Benjamin Hardy and Blake Erickson, Wealthy and Well Known by Rory and AJ Vaden, Endless Customers by Marcus Sheridan, Build a Business You Love by Dave Ramsey, Beyond the Leader by Dr Tony Bridwell, The Benefit of Doubt by Craig Groeschel plus Theresa’s experience reading the Bible cover to cover this year.

You will hear practical takeaways on

•  how to think more strategically with AI
•  why impossible goals and short timelines can change who you become
•  how to build a trustworthy personal brand that both people and AI can recommend
•  what it really means to build a business you actually love
•  how doubt can be an honest part of a growing faith

They wrap with encouragement to uplevel your reading by just one percent in 2026 and an invitation to share your own favorite reads for Theresa’s upcoming reading list.

Tune in and get inspired to build a book list and a life that keeps you living on TheUPside.