This Week’s Good Work Insight

“Reading has made many saints,” said St. Josemaria Escrivá.

I think reading about work can also make us better at our livelihoods, helping us to become a Go-To Person. Go-To Persons create more value for those they serve, their teams, and themselves.

I have learned a lot from Pat Lencioni in each one of his books. But I would like to recommend four in particular:

If you are preparing for an interview or just want to learn how to be a better team player, read The Ideal Team Player.

If you want to make your leadership team better through debate in meetings, listen to the audio of The Five Dysfunctions of A Team.

The Six Critical Questions in The Advantage make strategic planning clear and easy.

The Three Big Questions for Frantic Families is helpful for families looking to grow (and not just talk about the same frustrations over and over again).

Lencioni says his principles and insights are simple but require great discipline—attention and persistence and small changes until the insights become a part of us—a lived virtue.