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What Business Books Are You Reading?

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Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

I always have a business books available for reading, but am backed up at present with FOUR!

Various business books to be read

How to decide what to read first?

  • I've had Endless Referrals since January! I started it, but then got busy and put it down. It didn't grab me, but perhaps that had more to do with my schedule than with the book.
  • I've also had Brief for several months. I started it, liked it, put it down for a number of weeks. I picked it up again this week while away on my quarterly review night. It's good; I can learn a lot from it. I'll definitely finish it, and soon. When I do I'll share some of the salient points with you.
  • The 10 Laws of Trust I purchased 2 weeks ago, primarily because I know and admire the author. I'm sure I'll like his insights and appreciate the wisdom he shares. Can't wait to read it.
  • Deliver the Unexpected is written by the CEO of the coaching program I just re-joined last week. I know the points will resonate with me.

What are you reading? And how do you pick your books? Care to share?

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

hello Lotie.  I must check into these.  Which would be the top of the list as a suggestion from you?  Mark

Jul 15, 2016 01:47 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint ~ my suggestionis Endless Referrals. I've been "referring" to it for years. A classic with great advice.

Jul 15, 2016 11:24 PM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Lottie Kendall - You're good to read business books, and while I'm on Chapter 3 of Wordpress Websites for Dummies Book, I've set it aside for a summer romance book by Nora Roberts. What can I say, I need some summer fun right now!  : )

Jul 15, 2016 04:56 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

I'm so in love with books and enjoy different genres. The three I'm reading now are:

The Snowden Files by Luke Harding

The Hidden History of the JFK Assassination by Lamar Waldron

Five Presidents by Clint Hill

The books you listed sound great! I believe I read The 10 Laws of Trust by Stephen Covey; however, I haven't read any of the others. However, they are something I'd like to read soon!

 

Jul 15, 2016 06:09 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for sharing the list. I love to read but am not reading any book right now.

Jul 15, 2016 09:12 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Lottie... Endless Referrals... one of my favorites for many, many years. Let me also recommend The Power of Full Engagement, if you haven't already read it. (I know, just what you needed--adding a book to your list.)

New photo? Or am I behind the times here? I like it.

Jul 15, 2016 11:23 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint - I'm really liking Brief - and am taking to heart many of the ideas espoused in it.

Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale www.TahoeLauraLuxuryHomes.com - I also read for pleasure (usually 1 page before I fall asleep!) I'll tell you about my current book later

Hi Nina Hollander - I'll dig into Endless Referrals again at some point--maybe I just wasn't ready for it at the beginning of the year. You're right about the head shot being a new one -- it still looks strange to me!

Jul 16, 2016 01:35 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Patricia Feager - you have some good reading going on. How do you decide which book to pick up, and when? Which 5 presidents?

The 10 Laws of Trust is by Joel Peterson, who I knew about 20 years ago. He's a great person, so I'll probably read his book next.

Jul 16, 2016 01:38 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Good morning Gita Bantwal - it's hard to find time to read, isn't it? I guess that's why I have 4 books backed up, waiting.....

 

Jul 16, 2016 01:39 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Lottie,  It is crazy how much reading I am doing this year!  I need to add more to my budget for books.  I like your new photo.  

Jul 16, 2016 02:50 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Thanks, Kathleen Daniels - which books are your favorite this year?

Jul 16, 2016 04:44 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I just read the energy bus and I really enjoyed it.  It's eh... of the motivational, attitude genre and I needed it.

Jul 16, 2016 06:46 AM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Charlie Tremendous Jones would be proud of your for reading books !!!

Apr 13, 2017 06:18 PM