{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"129. Winter Wisdom Series - Top 5 Business Books","description":"Welcome to our 2019 Winter Wisdom Series, which is a collection of the best of the best from our first 128 episodes of The Inner Chief podcast. Today's topic is Top Reads and we explore the 5 most recommended books by our Chiefs and Gurus. 1. Built to Last & Good to Great - by Jim Collins These books are not about visionary products or visionary leaders, they\u2019re about visionary companies and what it is that makes the truly exceptional companies different from the others. Built to Last Good to Great 2. Sapiens & Homo Deus - by Yuval Noah Harari While these aren\u2019t business books, they\u2019re a profound study into human history. Drawing insights from biology, anthropology, palaeontology and economics and exploring how history has shaped our societies and our personalities. Life-changing reads, I promise! Sapiens Homo Deus 3. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - by Patrick Lencioni Like all of Patrick's books, this one is a compelling fable with a simple but powerful message. He reveals the 5 dysfunctions that go to the very heart of why teams (even the very best ones) often struggle. If you\u2019re leading a team or trying to build a culture that thrives, this is a must-read. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team 4. The Power of Now - by Eckhart Tolle This is a spiritual guidebook; a manual for understanding exactly how to \u2018live in the now\u2019. It also has the benefit of markers throughout the book that symbolise \u2018break time\u2019 ie. when you should close the book, put it down and mull over what you\u2019ve just read. Not in any way a business book, but a guidebook for living a purposeful life and being the best possible version of yourself. The Power of Now 5. Legacy - James Kerr While I\u2019m forever frustrated when the Wallabies lose to the All Blacks, I\u2019m also forever in awe of what the All Blacks stand for: their culture, passion, teamwork and performance is like no other sporting team in history. And like Neil Craig said, there\u2019s no need to reinvent the wheel. Success leaves clues and we should learn from these. So if you\u2019re trying to build a high performance team culture, something that lasts the test of time, then this is a great read for you. Legacy So Chiefs\u2026what can we learn from these books? I think there are three key themes: People come first Uniting and aligning your people is the single most important factor in building a successful team and a successful business. It's not all fun and games Building a high performance team isn\u2019t easy. It takes focus, energy, commitment and accountability. But while high performance teams might be challenging, they\u2019re ultimately the most rewarding groups to be part of. Self-awareness Whether it\u2019s for the benefit of our team, our business or our own personal lives, self-awareness is critical. We must learn about 'us' first. We must debunk our own thinking, bias and beliefs. You can\u2019t live a life of purpose until you unpack yourself.   And that\u2019s it for the first of our Winter Wisdom Series. Stay epic, Greg ","author_name":"The Inner Chief","author_url":"https:\/\/www.chiefmaker.com\/podcast","html":"