Out of the books I have reviewed so far, Linchpin is probably the most important read for safety professionals. Seth Godin, who has published many amazing books, dives into how to avoid being another cog in the wheel and instead become a Linchpin. By becoming a Linchpin you are not easily replaceable in the organization you…
There seems to be a lot of critics of this book, but there are many more individuals who have come to love it and the principles behind it. Ferriss shares his own story of building and running a multimillion-dollar business, which most people dream of doing, but it became his nightmare.
The Power of Habit is a fascinating read behind the science of habits. Habits are everything when it comes to human behavior. Duhigg does an incredible job of describing how habits affect our lives, the subparts of what makes up a habit, and most importantly- how to change habits.
Outliers is fascinating in the way that the book dives into why some people are so successful. The tried and true methods such as hard work and perseverance are upheld in the book as part of the process, but the author Malcolm Gladwell also looks into the world around the person, what was happening in…