## Top Ten Books for 2025 [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=0s) - The top 10 [[Leadership (book) | leadership books]] for 2025 are recommended to help leaders make the most of their reading time and avoid wasting money on books that don't deliver what they need [(00:00:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=16s). - These books were read in 2024, but not all of them were released in 2024, and they are worth reading to kick off 2025 [(00:00:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=29s). - Links to all the recommended books can be found in the video description [(00:00:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=39s). - The first recommended book is "Possible" by [[William Ury]], who is one of the world's top negotiators [(00:00:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=46s). - "Possible" by William Ury offers a path to stabilize and harmonize relationships, and its principles can also be applied to achieving world peace [(00:00:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=54s). ## Book 10: Possible by William Ury [(00:01:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=61s) - The book "Possible" by William Ury is not mentioned in this text snippet; instead, the books "Drift America in 100 charts" by [[Scott Galloway (professor) | Scott Galloway]] and "The Narrow Path" are discussed, along with a brief mention of a book on negotiation, but the title and author are not provided in this snippet [(00:01:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=61s). - "Drift America in 100 charts" by Scott Galloway is described as a coffee table type book that uses 100 charts to illustrate the changes that have occurred in the reader's lifetime, helping them understand why the world they grew up in no longer exists and what the key issues are moving forward [(00:01:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=71s). - "The Narrow Path" is a book that focuses on living life in a way that reflects one's values, with the author Rich votus developing his voice in this work [(00:01:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=88s). ## Book 9: Adrift: America in 100 Charts by Scott Galloway [(00:01:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=100s) - The book 'Think Ahead' by [[Craig Groeschel]] emphasizes the importance of making seven decisions today for a god-honoring life tomorrow [(00:01:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=109s). - Craig Groeschel focuses on pre-decisions and habits in the book [(00:01:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=116s). - The book contains mantras that can be remembered for a lifetime, as mentioned by the speaker [(00:02:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=126s). - The book 'Think Ahead' is considered a great read, with the author providing valuable insights [(00:01:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=105s). - The book is about making decisions that align with one's values and ethics, similar to the character and heart of [[Jesus]] [(00:01:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=100s). ## Book 8: The Narrow Path by Rich [(00:02:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=128s) - The concept of reframing failure as training is discussed, with the phrase "I'm training, not trying" being used to illustrate this mindset [(00:02:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=132s). - The book "[[The Death of Expertise]]" by [[Tom Nichols (academic) | Tom Nichols]] is mentioned as a valuable read, despite being uneven in quality [(00:02:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=136s). - The book explores the campaign against established knowledge and why it matters, with the introduction and conclusion being particularly noteworthy [(00:02:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=145s). - Although the book can be repetitive and pedantic in the middle, it offers valuable opinions throughout [(00:02:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=150s). - The book is included in the top 10 list due to its overall value and importance [(00:02:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=149s). ## Book 7: Think Ahead by Craig Grisham [(00:02:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=160s) - There's a problem with how experts are disregarded and how people self-proclaim themselves as experts in the culture [(00:02:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=161s). - [[Tom Nichols (academic) | Tom Nichols]] handles this issue well, making his work worth checking out [(00:02:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=168s). - A newsletter called "On the Rise" is available, where a new book or a past valuable book is shared each week [(00:02:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=176s). ## Book 6: The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols [(00:03:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=185s) - A newsletter is available, offering curated content about ministry culture, the future church, and other topics that can challenge and grow leadership skills, and can be signed up for completely free at "on theise newsletter" [(00:03:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=186s). - The book "[[Elon Musk]]" by [[Walter Isaacson]] is considered the most controversial book on the list, written by one of the great biographers of our time [(00:03:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=199s). - The book provides a retrospective of Elon Musk's career, showcasing how he thinks and approaches problems differently [(00:03:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=213s). ## Book 5: Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson [(00:03:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=220s) - Elon Musk's biography by Walter Isaacson is a fascinating study of leadership, offering insights into his extreme approach and accomplishments with companies like [[Tesla, Inc. | Tesla]], [[SpaceX]], and more [(00:03:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=220s). - Reading about Musk's leadership style can be inspiring, as it shows that to achieve unprecedented things, one must be willing to do unprecedented things [(00:03:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=234s). - [[Walter Isaacson]] does a great job in writing Musk's biography, making it a worthwhile read despite Musk being an unusual individual [(00:04:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=242s). ## Book 4: Faith for the Curious by Mark Matlock [(00:04:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=265s) - A 2020 poll found that only 1% of pastors believe their church is very effective at outreach, while 72% of non-churchgoers are open spiritually [(00:04:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=269s). - The book "Faith for the Curious" by [[Mark Matlock]] is considered important due to these statistics [(00:04:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=265s). - Another book, "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer, is also mentioned as a resource that effectively explains classic spirituality and spiritual disciplines [(00:04:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=280s). - John Mark Comer is noted for writing simply and effectively about how to become like [[Jesus]] through spiritual disciplines [(00:04:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=293s). ## Book 3: Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer [(00:04:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=295s) - The book "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer is a highly recommended read, with its message being both clear and profound [(00:04:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=296s). - The book is considered a must-read not just for 2024 or 2025, but for a lifetime [(00:05:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=300s). - Another recommended book is "Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout" by [[Cal Newport]] [(00:05:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=303s). - Cal Newport's book is particularly noteworthy for those who are familiar with his work [(00:05:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=311s). ## Book 2: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport [(00:05:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=312s) - Cal Newport's book "Slow Productivity" is less practical and more philosophical compared to his other works like "Digital Minimalism" [(00:05:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=314s). - The book argues against the trend of going shallow and chasing algorithms, instead advocating for doing deep work to create a superpower [(00:05:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=327s). - The book is highly recommended, described as amazing and one of the top reads of 2024, with a desire to follow many of its ideas [(00:05:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=342s). - A separate book, "A Creative Minority" by John Tyson and Heather Grizzle, is also mentioned as a fascinating read, particularly in the context of the culture wars [(00:05:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=355s). - "A Creative Minority" provides a treatment on how [[Christianity | Christians]] should behave and influence culture, making it a notable read despite its short length of 59 pages [(00:06:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=369s). ## Top Book: A Creative Minority by John Tyson and Heather Grizzle [(00:06:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=372s) - The book "A Creative Minority" by John Tyson and Heather Grizzle is highly recommended, and it is considered a top pick for 2024 due to its relevance to the current moment [(00:06:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=378s). - Although the book was written a few years ago, it still speaks to the present time, making it a must-read [(00:06:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=380s). - An honorable mention is given to Steve Martin's book "[[Born Standing Up]]", which was an absolute delight to read and provides insight into what it takes to become an overnight success [(00:06:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=394s). - Steve Martin's journey to success is highlighted, showcasing his obsessive efforts to improve his comedy in the 1970s, a time when his approach to comedy was unique [(00:06:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=406s). - The book "Born Standing Up" offers a fascinating look at Steve Martin's decade-long journey to success, which is a valuable lesson for those interested in achieving success in their own fields [(00:06:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=409s). ## Bonus Book: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin [(00:06:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=415s) - [[Steve Martin]] is currently working on material and projects that are being nominated for awards, indicating a successful and incredible life, albeit with some sad moments, as described in his book 'Born Standing Up' [(00:06:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=415s). - 'Born Standing Up' by Steve Martin is a powerful book worth reading, as it showcases his life journey and experiences [(00:07:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=423s). - The book 'Born Standing Up' is a bonus recommendation in addition to the top 10 list of must-read [[Leadership (book) | leadership books]] [(00:07:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk&t=428s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnu0ESZWyBk?si=xMYA-9_WfyA7v2j5)