Developing the Leaders Around You by John C. Maxwell
It is not enough to strive to be a great leader. A great leader will empower those in his circle to grow and develop strong leadership skills themselves. At Launch Leadership Development, our name says it all when it comes to this belief. Young potential leaders need wise and experienced mentors to guide and direct […] Read More
Build Your Business Like an Airplane
The Plane Analogy from How to Grow Your Small Business by Donald Miller We at Launch Leadership Development want to help small business owners and young would-be entrepreneurs to benefit from the wisdom of successful entrepreneurs who have found tried and true methods to make their businesses work. One such resource is Don Miller’s book […] Read More
What It Takes to be a Mentor
Have you ever thought about being a mentor to someone? It can be very fulfilling to help someone along their learning path. Mentors are people with knowledge and experience in a particular subject area helping those with less knowledge and experience in that area grow. They help the mentee navigate through challenges. They can create […] Read More
Everyone Needs a Professional Library
One thing I noticed over and over during the pandemic was that professionals working from home often conducted zoom meetings with bookcases in the background. I confess I would attempt to read the titles and they were often professional books. A professional library! I believe every young leader would benefit from having their own professional […] Read More
Hero on a Mission
Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life by Don Miller If you have ever felt “stuck” in life or you are not sure you are on the right path, the book Hero on Mission: A Path to Meaningful Life, by Don Miller will help you realize you have the power to create […] Read More
EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey
In Dave Ramsey’s own words, “this is a different kind of business and leadership book”. EntreLeadership is his personal playbook of how to start and run a small business. We at Launch Leadership Development have a passion for helping develop successful entrepreneurs and leaders and believe this will be a great handbook to have near […] Read More
An Effective Gap Year Might Be For You
A gap year between high school and college can provide a great opportunity for real life experiences and personal growth that can’t be learned in a classroom. I’d like to share some ideas for your consideration: A Gap Year can be beneficial in many ways. Did you know Harvard University has encouraged newly accepted students […] Read More
Simplifying the Money Conversation: Four Hs of Financial Wisdom by Ron Blue
If you or someone you know needs coaching on handling finances with godly wisdom, broken down into easy-to-understand terms, look no further than this booklet by Ron Blue. We at Launch Leadership Development believe being a good leader means being great at self-management, which includes managing your finances wisely. This booklet is a quick read […] Read More
Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller
We at Launch Leadership Development have another great book suggestion for your professional library: Building a Story Brand, by Donald Miller. Miller has a fresh perspective on marketing your business that will simplify your message and elevate your customer relationships. He provides a clear formula and detailed roadmap for implementing this stategy into your marketing […] Read More
The Power of Outcome Thinking
Another helpful tool gleaned from David Allen’s productivity book Getting Things Done is the practice of outcome thinking. Outcome thinking fits with Stephen Covey’s advice of “beginning with the end in mind”. Knowing where you want to go and the results you want to achieve is the starting place for any successful endeavor. How David […] Read More