Resources
Leaders don't grow and develop alone. We need mentors and resources to help us continue our journey. I want to help you with some resources to help you along your journey. Below you will find some free assessments and a few of my favorite books.
Assessments
Assessments help us better understand ourselves and others. Here are a few FREE assessments to help you learn more about yourself, your peace level and how you communicate.
5 Voices Assessment
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Understanding your Voice can help you better understand yourself and your own strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and values.
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Make better decisions about your career, education, and relationships.
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Communicate more effectively with others and build stronger relationships.
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Overcome challenges and difficulties, and find ways to cope with stress and difficult situations.
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Develop a better understanding of other people and their personalities, and improve your ability to interact and work
Peace Index Assessment
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This assessment will help you identify your overall Peace Index percentage
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How fulfilled you are in your purpose right now
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How healthy your relationships are with those that matter most
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How financial provision is affecting your peace
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How personal health, including emotional, mental, and physical well-being, is impacting your peace level
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How your environment is increasing or decreasing your sense of peace and balance right now
Books
I am a big fan of Patrick Lencioni, John Maxwell and Jon Gordon. Below are a few of my favorite books and links to their sites for additional resources. These resources are available in your favorite formats.
Ideal Team Player
Lencioni identifies three essential virtues of great team players; humble, hungry, and people-smart and shows how leaders can identify, hire, and develop them. The book uses a leadership fable to illustrate how these traits transform teams and organizations.
The Motive
This book challenges leaders to examine why they lead, contrasting responsibility-centered leadership (serving others) with reward-centered leadership (seeking personal gain). Lencioni argues that the right motive, putting people first, is the foundation for long-term success and trust.
The 5 Levels of Leadership
Maxwell explains how leadership progresses from position-based authority to influence, production, people development, and finally legacy. He provides practical steps to intentionally move up each level, impacting both individuals and organizations.
The Energy Bus
Through a parable of a man whose life and career are falling apart, Gordon introduces 10 rules for fueling positive energy, vision, and perseverance. The story highlights how optimism and teamwork can transform personal and organizational culture.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
This classic outlines timeless leadership principles such as the Law of Influence and the Law of the Lid. Maxwell illustrates each with stories and examples, showing how applying these laws builds stronger, more effective leaders.
The Carpenter
This book tells the story of a struggling businessman mentored by a wise carpenter who teaches that true success comes from serving others and caring deeply about your work. Gordon weaves in practical lessons about building lasting success through humility and purpose.