The Forged Life Podcast: Books for Coaches, C-Suite Leaders, Clergy, Colleagues, and Other Collaborators

WorthPlace Collective Podcast: Books for Coaches, C-Suite Leaders, Clergy, Colleagues, and Other CollaboratorsTurn the Ship Around!Author: L. David Marquet Description: A leadership model built on giving control rather than taking it, developed from Marquet’s experience turning around a struggling submarine crew. It emphasizes leader-leader structures over leader-follower systems. The result is stronger ownership, competence, and clarity at every level.How to Fight a HydraAuthor: Josh Porter Description: A reflection on complexity, meaning, and navigating a world where problems multiply like a hydra. Porter explores how modern life erodes coherence and calls for deeper awareness and intentionality. It’s philosophical, poetic, and culturally observant.Who Do We Choose to Be?Author: Margaret J. Wheatley Description: A call to remain human, present, and grounded in the midst of increasing chaos. Wheatley invites leaders to act with integrity and courage even as systems break down. It’s less about fixing the world and more about choosing how we show up within it.The E-Myth RevisitedAuthor: Michael E. Gerber Description: Challenges the myth that technical skill alone makes a successful business owner. Gerber explains the need to work on your business, not just in it. It introduces systems thinking as the foundation for scalable, sustainable work.The War of ArtAuthor: Steven Pressfield Description: Identifies “Resistance” as the invisible force that prevents creative work. Pressfield calls for discipline, professionalism, and showing up daily to overcome it. It’s direct, blunt, and highly motivating.The Sacred EnneagramAuthor: Christopher L. Heuertz Description: Uses the Enneagram as a tool for spiritual transformation rather than personality labeling. Heuertz focuses on contemplation, inner work, and uncovering the “true self.” It bridges psychology and spiritual practice.Surrounded by IdiotsAuthor: Thomas EriksonDescription: Introduces a simple, color-based framework for understanding personality differences and communication styles. Erikson breaks people into four types—Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue—each with distinct tendencies, motivations, and ways of interacting. The book helps readers recognize their own style, better understand others, and adapt communication to reduce conflict and build stronger relationships.Link to INTO the Forge:  https://www.shepherdsforge.com/about-4intro brad, me talking over it ---The WorthPlace Collective is about creating and holding place for people to more fully experience their worth.    Join us on the journey.Email:   [email protected] Website:  www.worthplacecollective.com Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/worthplacecollective/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552777989873Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/worthplace-collective-4059a4316/