The 3 Most Transformational Books Shane Has Read

#70 - In most episodes Shane will reference books that have transformed the way he thinks and how CultureSmith operates. For this episode, we break down the 3 most transformational books he’s ever read. With each book he shares the key points that are important for leaders and parents, anything he disagrees with, and what moment sticks with him. Shane even shares the story that always makes him emotional. Then, we get his to-read list for Q1 of 2024. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know and we’ll do a follow-up!

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Show Notes:

1. [00:40] The inspiration for this episode. 
2. [04:30] Book 1: The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. 
3. [06:30] The key takeaway from the book. 
4. [09:30] The part of the book that makes Shane emotional.
5. [18:30] Leadership and loneliness. 
6. [20:50] Was there anything Shane disagreed with the author about?
7. [22:35] Book 2: Atomic Habits by James Clear. 
8. [33:30] The law of consistency. 
9. [34:50] Was there anything Shane disagreed with the author about?
10. [35:45] Book 3: Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy. 
11. [47:00] What’s on Shane’s list to read this year. 

Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
• Anatomy of a Breakthrough by Adam Alter
• Psych by Paul Bloom
• How Minds Change by David McRaney
• Article about “languishing,” by Adam Grant: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.html 
• CultureSmith Inc.: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/
• Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/ 
• Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/