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Intentional Living
by John C. Maxwell • 2015
Success is about you. Significance is about others. The rest is one small daily choice.
4.20
2k+
Intentional Living Summary
Intentional Living 88%
Success is about you. Significance is about others. The rest is one small daily choice.
by John C. Maxwell 2015
4.20
2k+ ratings
Filmmaking for Change
by Jon Fitzgerald • 2012
Fund, shoot, edit, and distribute documentaries that turn audiences into advocates.
3.27
22
Filmmaking for Change Summary
Filmmaking for Change 88%
Fund, shoot, edit, and distribute documentaries that turn audiences into advocates.
by Jon Fitzgerald 2012
3.27
22 ratings
Firestarters
by Raoul Davis Jr. • 2018
Your drive has a type. Learn yours and protect it from what kills momentum.
4.29
5k+
Firestarters Summary
Firestarters 88%
Your drive has a type. Learn yours and protect it from what kills momentum.
by Raoul Davis Jr. 2018
4.29
5k+ ratings
Find Your Why
by Simon Sinek • 2017
Know your purpose in one sentence. The partner method that mines your past for the answer.
3.66
13k+
Find Your Why Summary
Find Your Why 88%
Know your purpose in one sentence. The partner method that mines your past for the answer.
by Simon Sinek 2017
3.66
13k+ ratings
The Monk and the Riddle
by Randy Komisar • 2000
Defer your dreams and you risk never living them; build a career that pulls, not pushes.
3.87
3k+
The Monk and the Riddle Summary
The Monk and the Riddle 88%
Defer your dreams and you risk never living them; build a career that pulls, not pushes.
by Randy Komisar 2000
3.87
3k+ ratings
Introducing Christian Mission Today
by Michael W. Goheen • 2014
Western-led mission is over. The future is polycentric, holistic, and urban; here is the map.
3.85
224
Introducing Christian Mission Today Summary
Introducing Christian Mission Today 88%
Western-led mission is over. The future is polycentric, holistic, and urban; here is the map.
by Michael W. Goheen 2014
3.85
224 ratings
Managing the Non-Profit Organization
by Peter F. Drucker • 1992
Mission is not enough. The management disciplines that turn good intentions into real impact.
3.99
1k+
Managing the Non-Profit Organization Summary
Managing the Non-Profit Organization 87%
Mission is not enough. The management disciplines that turn good intentions into real impact.
by Peter F. Drucker 1992
3.99
1k+ ratings
Wine to Water
by Doc Hendley • 2012
From pouring drinks to drilling wells in Darfur: a bartender's unlikely path into humanitarian work.
3.96
799
Wine to Water Summary
Wine to Water 87%
From pouring drinks to drilling wells in Darfur: a bartender's unlikely path into humanitarian work.
by Doc Hendley 2012
3.96
799 ratings
The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization
by Peter F. Drucker • 1993
Drucker's five questions for detecting organizational drift and the discipline to reverse it.
3.94
1k+
The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization Summary
The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization 87%
Drucker's five questions for detecting organizational drift and the discipline to reverse it.
by Peter F. Drucker 1993
3.94
1k+ ratings
The Promise of a Pencil
by Adam Braun • 2014
A pencil, a $25 deposit, hundreds of schools. The playbook for building a movement from scratch.
4.12
8k+
The Promise of a Pencil Summary
The Promise of a Pencil 87%
A pencil, a $25 deposit, hundreds of schools. The playbook for building a movement from scratch.
by Adam Braun 2014
4.12
8k+ ratings
Change Your World
by John C. Maxwell • 2021
Change doesn't wait for leaders. It starts with one person, a few chairs, and a conversation.
4.09
923
Change Your World Summary
Change Your World 87%
Change doesn't wait for leaders. It starts with one person, a few chairs, and a conversation.
by John C. Maxwell 2021
4.09
923 ratings
Good To Great And The Social Sectors
by Jim Collins • 2001
The discipline behind great companies works for nonprofits too, once you redefine what counts.
4.05
7k+
Good To Great And The Social Sectors Summary
Good To Great And The Social Sectors 87%
The discipline behind great companies works for nonprofits too, once you redefine what counts.
by Jim Collins 2001
4.05
7k+ ratings
Kisses from Katie
by Katie Davis Majors • 2011
A short Uganda mission trip at eighteen: she never left, adopting thirteen daughters instead.
4.4
35k+
Kisses from Katie Summary
Kisses from Katie 87%
A short Uganda mission trip at eighteen: she never left, adopting thirteen daughters instead.
by Katie Davis Majors 2011
4.4
35k+ ratings
How to Develop Your Personal Mission Statement
by Stephen R. Covey • 2009
The one-page document that outlasts every goal: how to draft a personal mission statement.
4.16
2k+
How to Develop Your Personal Mission Statement Summary
How to Develop Your Personal Mission Statement 87%
The one-page document that outlasts every goal: how to draft a personal mission statement.
by Stephen R. Covey 2009
4.16
2k+ ratings
Life Is Tremendous
by Charlie Jones • 1981
Enthusiasm is a decision, not a mood. The leadership laws that start with that one choice.
4.19
857
Life Is Tremendous Summary
Life Is Tremendous 87%
Enthusiasm is a decision, not a mood. The leadership laws that start with that one choice.
by Charlie Jones 1981
4.19
857 ratings
Compassionate Capitalism
by Rich DeVos • 1993
What if serving others, not exploiting them, is the real engine of profit?
4.43
240
Compassionate Capitalism Summary
Compassionate Capitalism 87%
What if serving others, not exploiting them, is the real engine of profit?
by Rich DeVos 1993
4.43
240 ratings
How to Change the World
by John-Paul Flintoff • 2012
Find your reason, start small, and go first: how ordinary people actually change the world.
3.73
942
How to Change the World Summary
How to Change the World 87%
Find your reason, start small, and go first: how ordinary people actually change the world.
by John-Paul Flintoff 2012
3.73
942 ratings
The Hole in Our Gospel
by Richard Stearns • 2009
Jesus said we'd find him among the hungry and imprisoned. Most of us stopped looking.
4.13
14k+
The Hole in Our Gospel Summary
The Hole in Our Gospel 87%
Jesus said we'd find him among the hungry and imprisoned. Most of us stopped looking.
by Richard Stearns 2009
4.13
14k+ ratings
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World
by John Wood • 2006
A trekking trip, an empty library: why a Microsoft exec quit to build schools across Asia.
4.10
5k+
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World Summary
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World 87%
A trekking trip, an empty library: why a Microsoft exec quit to build schools across Asia.
by John Wood 2006
4.10
5k+ ratings
Vivid Vision
by Cameron Herold • 2019
Write what your company looks like three years from now, in detail. Alignment follows.
3.91
1k+
Vivid Vision Summary
Vivid Vision 87%
Write what your company looks like three years from now, in detail. Alignment follows.
by Cameron Herold 2019
3.91
1k+ ratings
The Orbital Perspective
by Ron Garan • 2015
An astronaut's 71-million-mile view shows Earth borderless, and a plan for fixing global problems.
3.80
205
The Orbital Perspective Summary
The Orbital Perspective 87%
An astronaut's 71-million-mile view shows Earth borderless, and a plan for fixing global problems.
by Ron Garan 2015
3.80
205 ratings
The Heart and the Fist
by Eric Greitens • 2011
A humanitarian became a SEAL to gain what his goodwill lacked: the physical strength to act.
4.12
10k+
The Heart and the Fist Summary
The Heart and the Fist 87%
A humanitarian became a SEAL to gain what his goodwill lacked: the physical strength to act.
by Eric Greitens 2011
4.12
10k+ ratings
Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership
by Joan Garry • 2017
A veteran ED's nonprofit playbook: boards, fundraising, and leading when passion is the payroll.
4.28
331
Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership Summary
Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership 87%
A veteran ED's nonprofit playbook: boards, fundraising, and leading when passion is the payroll.
by Joan Garry 2017
4.28
331 ratings
The Buddha and the Badass
by Vishen Lakhiani • 2020
Stop choosing between inner peace and outer success. A system that builds both simultaneously.
3.93
2k+
The Buddha and the Badass Summary
The Buddha and the Badass 87%
Stop choosing between inner peace and outer success. A system that builds both simultaneously.
by Vishen Lakhiani 2020
3.93
2k+ ratings
365 Ways To Change the World
by Michael Norton • 2005
An almanac of 365 everyday actions that shift corporations, communities, and cultures.
3.92
123
365 Ways To Change the World Summary
365 Ways To Change the World 87%
An almanac of 365 everyday actions that shift corporations, communities, and cultures.
by Michael Norton 2005
3.92
123 ratings
Serving with Eyes Wide Open
by David Livermore • 2006
Mission trips built around you. Cultural intelligence for serving communities instead.
4.03
746
Serving with Eyes Wide Open Summary
Serving with Eyes Wide Open 87%
Mission trips built around you. Cultural intelligence for serving communities instead.
by David Livermore 2006
4.03
746 ratings
Friendship at the Margins
by Christopher L. Heuertz • 2010
The most radical move in Christian mission: stop helping and start befriending.
4.18
372
Friendship at the Margins Summary
Friendship at the Margins 87%
The most radical move in Christian mission: stop helping and start befriending.
by Christopher L. Heuertz 2010
4.18
372 ratings
Giving Done Right
by Phil Buchanan • 2019
Nonprofits are not businesses. The distinct set of skills that effective giving actually requires.
3.85
146
Giving Done Right Summary
Giving Done Right 87%
Nonprofits are not businesses. The distinct set of skills that effective giving actually requires.
by Phil Buchanan 2019
3.85
146 ratings
Do the KIND Thing
by Daniel Lubetzky • 2015
You don't have to choose between profit and purpose. The KIND founder's playbook for having both.
3.82
633
Do the KIND Thing Summary
Do the KIND Thing 87%
You don't have to choose between profit and purpose. The KIND founder's playbook for having both.
by Daniel Lubetzky 2015
3.82
633 ratings
The Insanity of Obedience
by Nik Ripken • 2013
Persecution follows obedience like a shadow. Most global believers know this. The West forgot.
4.36
2k+
The Insanity of Obedience Summary
The Insanity of Obedience 87%
Persecution follows obedience like a shadow. Most global believers know this. The West forgot.
by Nik Ripken 2013
4.36
2k+ ratings
When Helping Hurts
by Steve Corbett • 2009
Your help can hurt. A poverty alleviation method that starts with what communities already have.
4.20
14k+
When Helping Hurts Summary
When Helping Hurts 87%
Your help can hurt. A poverty alleviation method that starts with what communities already have.
by Steve Corbett 2009
4.20
14k+ ratings
Be Fearless
by Jean Case • 2019
Start with what you have, treat risk like research, and fail forward: the method for breakthroughs.
3.54
981
Be Fearless Summary
Be Fearless 87%
Start with what you have, treat risk like research, and fail forward: the method for breakthroughs.
by Jean Case 2019
3.54
981 ratings
Dedication and Leadership
by Douglas Arnold Hyde • 1956
An ex-Communist exposes the methods that let a tiny minority capture a third of the world.
4.18
275
Dedication and Leadership Summary
Dedication and Leadership 87%
An ex-Communist exposes the methods that let a tiny minority capture a third of the world.
by Douglas Arnold Hyde 1956
4.18
275 ratings
The Purpose Economy, How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community is Changing the World
by Aaron Hurst • 2013
The next economy runs on purpose, not just information. The guide for finding yours and leading it.
3.76
418
The Purpose Economy, How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community is Changing the World Summary
The Purpose Economy, How Your Desire for Impact, Personal Growth and Community is Changing the World 87%
The next economy runs on purpose, not just information. The guide for finding yours and leading it.
by Aaron Hurst 2013
3.76
418 ratings
Contagious Disciple Making
by David Watson • 2014
Strip away Christian culture, ask what people will obey, and the gospel reproduces itself.
4.20
533
Contagious Disciple Making Summary
Contagious Disciple Making 87%
Strip away Christian culture, ask what people will obey, and the gospel reproduces itself.
by David Watson 2014
4.20
533 ratings
Toxic Charity
by Robert D. Lupton • 2011
How to stop hurting the people you want to help: swap handouts for dignity and investment.
3.94
5k+
Toxic Charity Summary
Toxic Charity 87%
How to stop hurting the people you want to help: swap handouts for dignity and investment.
by Robert D. Lupton 2011
3.94
5k+ ratings
Beginner's Pluck
by Liz Forkin Bohannon • 2019
Passion isn't waiting to be found: it is assembled through small, imperfect acts.
4.37
1k+
Beginner's Pluck Summary
Beginner's Pluck 87%
Passion isn't waiting to be found: it is assembled through small, imperfect acts.
by Liz Forkin Bohannon 2019
4.37
1k+ ratings
Outlive Your Life
by Max Lucado • 2010
The early church ran on ordinary people and relentless prayer. That same power hasn't expired.
4.18
2k+
Outlive Your Life Summary
Outlive Your Life 87%
The early church ran on ordinary people and relentless prayer. That same power hasn't expired.
by Max Lucado 2010
4.18
2k+ ratings
Something Beautiful for God
by Malcolm Muggeridge • 1971
When a cynical journalist met Mother Teresa, he discovered that holiness photographs.
4.00
2k+
Something Beautiful for God Summary
Something Beautiful for God 87%
When a cynical journalist met Mother Teresa, he discovered that holiness photographs.
by Malcolm Muggeridge 1971
4.00
2k+ ratings
Unboss
by Jacob Bøtter • 2012
The boss is obsolete. Your next leader serves, partners, tears down walls, and puts purpose first.
3.85
174
Unboss Summary
Unboss 87%
The boss is obsolete. Your next leader serves, partners, tears down walls, and puts purpose first.
by Jacob Bøtter 2012
3.85
174 ratings
Visioneering
by Andy Stanley • 1999
Your burden isn't random. The Nehemiah framework for discerning a vision and surviving the wait.
4.20
4k+
Visioneering Summary
Visioneering 87%
Your burden isn't random. The Nehemiah framework for discerning a vision and surviving the wait.
by Andy Stanley 1999
4.20
4k+ ratings
The Answer to How Is Yes
by Peter Block • 2003
The question 'How?' is a detour. The one that comes before it changes everything.
3.96
649
The Answer to How Is Yes Summary
The Answer to How Is Yes 87%
The question 'How?' is a detour. The one that comes before it changes everything.
by Peter Block 2003
3.96
649 ratings
Three Cups of Tea
by Greg Mortenson • 2006
A failed K2 climb. A remote Pakistani village. The promise: one school they'd never had.
3.66
359k+
Three Cups of Tea Summary
Three Cups of Tea 87%
A failed K2 climb. A remote Pakistani village. The promise: one school they'd never had.
by Greg Mortenson 2006
3.66
359k+ ratings
Purpose
by Nikos Mourkogiannis • 2006
Strategy and profit do not build great companies. Moral purpose does, and philosophy shows why.
4.01
4k+
Purpose Summary
Purpose 87%
Strategy and profit do not build great companies. Moral purpose does, and philosophy shows why.
by Nikos Mourkogiannis 2006
4.01
4k+ ratings
Beyond Entrepreneurship
by Jim Collins • 1992
Twelve principles for building a lasting company, starting with who you let on the team.
4.11
403
Beyond Entrepreneurship Summary
Beyond Entrepreneurship 87%
Twelve principles for building a lasting company, starting with who you let on the team.
by Jim Collins 1992
4.11
403 ratings
The Vision Driven Leader
by Michael Hyatt • 2020
The difference between a manager and a leader is one document. Here is the template.
4.16
1k+
The Vision Driven Leader Summary
The Vision Driven Leader 87%
The difference between a manager and a leader is one document. Here is the template.
by Michael Hyatt 2020
4.16
1k+ ratings
A Gift of Hope
by Danielle Steel • 2012
She gave teddy bears to homeless men. The toughest cried, and her grief began to heal.
3.98
3k+
A Gift of Hope Summary
A Gift of Hope 87%
She gave teddy bears to homeless men. The toughest cried, and her grief began to heal.
by Danielle Steel 2012
3.98
3k+ ratings
Ministries of Mercy
by Timothy J. Keller • 1989
A church that gets its hands dirty with the needy: the theology and plan for mercy ministry.
4.14
1k+
Ministries of Mercy Summary
Ministries of Mercy 87%
A church that gets its hands dirty with the needy: the theology and plan for mercy ministry.
by Timothy J. Keller 1989
4.14
1k+ ratings
Social Intrapreneurism and All That Jazz
by David Grayson • 2014
Playbook for corporate changemakers: recruit sponsors, build teams, scale pilot to global operation.
3.5
4
Social Intrapreneurism and All That Jazz Summary
Social Intrapreneurism and All That Jazz 87%
Playbook for corporate changemakers: recruit sponsors, build teams, scale pilot to global operation.
by David Grayson 2014
3.5
4 ratings
The Compassionate Samurai
by Brian Klemmer • 2007
Power and compassion aren't opposites. The most effective people refuse to choose between them.
4.09
725
The Compassionate Samurai Summary
The Compassionate Samurai 87%
Power and compassion aren't opposites. The most effective people refuse to choose between them.
by Brian Klemmer 2007
4.09
725 ratings
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