Everything we think you (and your field) should be reading, listening to and utilizing in order to stay engaged, informed and one step ahead.
Book / 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
By Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
As a #1 national and international bestseller, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life is a must-read. Through his work as a clinical psychologist, author and educator, Dr. Peterson helps people make the most of their lives. In this book, he leverages his work and life experience—as well as his knowledge of philosophy, history and religion—to teach an “antidote to chaos” through 12 practical principles that help build a fulfilling life.
Podcast / The Ed Mylett Show
Ed Mylett does it all: global speaker, entrepreneur, bestselling author, TV host and “top mindset and performance coach in the world,” per USA Today. As a mentor for the world’s elite achievers, Mylett shares his strategies in his highly rated podcast which showcases peak performers across all industries as they share their journeys, insights and thought leadership. From John Maxwell to Troy Aikman, the guests and topics are as diverse as they are motivational.
AI Tool / Coveo
The future is business-to-person, powered by AI search and generative experiences. So says Coveo, a robust SaaS platform that creates individualized, trusted experiences with your customers. Coveo offers a suite of features specifically built to transform every digital experience—from websites and ecommerce to service and the workplace. Coveo helps users navigate seamlessly through your websites by answering questions, predicting needs, suggesting products and much more.
Audio Book / At the Corner of Destiny and Ingenuity: Lessons from an Entrepreneur’s Improbable Life
By Paul Owhadi
It’s no secret that entrepreneurship is difficult. But some have more challenges than others, which provides instant perspective for the rest of us. Paul Owhadi’s improbable entrepreneurial journey began as a first-generation immigrant coming to America with only a few hundred dollars to his name. His audio book details how he leveraged challenges to create a life of passion and innovation—an underdog story sure to inspire any entrepreneur.
APP / Happyfeed
Thanksgiving is not just an annual holiday—it’s a year-round practice! Happyfeed is a gratitude journal app that helps you cultivate joy by reflecting on good things every day. Happyfeed allows users to create a visual diary of positive daily memories using photos and videos. The app reminds users to post happiness-boosting gratitudes, which can be kept private or shared. Easy to use and based on positive psychology, Happyfeed is purpose-filled social media.
Video / 12 Traits Emotionally Intelligent People Share
By Daniel Goleman
What sets top performers and leaders apart? According to renowned psychologist and author Daniel Goleman, the answer is EQ, or emotional intelligence. While ancient philosophers wrote about this concept, it was Goleman’s bestselling book Emotional Intelligence that popularized the term in 1995. In this fascinating video, Goleman shares the 12 traits that people with high EQ share. And unlike IQ, which remains fairly static throughout life, EQ can be developed at any age—invaluable information for your teams.
From the November 2024 issue of Direct Selling News magazine.
