| Book & Author |
Synopsis |
Grade |
Outliers
by Malcolm Gladwell |
With clear examples and profound stories, Gladwell teaches us how circumstances and created opportunities are at the core of "chance." |
B+ |
Theory U
by C. Otto Scharmer |
Overly in depth, this book is a presentation of organizational change from a framework of "presencing". |
C+ |
Drive
by Daniel Pink |
Tossing current business practices aside, Pink does an outstanding job of showing how Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose provide the needed motivation. |
A- |
The Shack
by William P. Young |
The author takes the reader on a journey to discuss and discover God's heart of love. |
B+ |
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
by Donald Miller |
Miller's outstandingly simplistic yet powerful writing forces the reader to evaluate his/her story in the midst of the greater Story. |
A- |
Tribes
by Seth Godin |
Tribes elaborates on how we all are connected and function powerfully within our own community. |
B+ |
Halftime
by Bob Buford |
In the midst of mid-life transition, Buford causes the reader to reflect immensely on the greater purpose of one's life. |
B |
Shattered Dreams
by Larry Crabb |
Crabb's outstanding book allows the reader the freedom to embrace that life is filled with hurt, pain, and suffering. |
B+ |
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni |
The fable of team struggles hits close to home in a simple, yet powerful description of battles we all face in teams. |
B+ |
Confessions of a Reformissional Rev
by Mark Driscoll |
Though the content wasn't bad, Driscoll's unnecessary bitterness laces the book in a distracting and annoying manner. |
C- |
Radical
by David Platt |
Platt's demand for the people of the Christian community to truly embrace the challenges of Scripture is one of the most concise and powerful books I've read. |
A- |
Chazown
by Craig Groeschel |
Conversationally written, this is a solid challenge to look at your personal core and understand God's Unique design for you |
B- |
Leading Change
by John Kotter |
A staple in the change management community, this practical guide to organizational change is well written and researched. |
B |
God is the Gospel
by John Piper |
A clear refocusing book on the true message behind the good news. Though not the easiest read, profound simplicity in some key thoughts make this a powerful book. |
B |
