The following are books I recommend to expand your knowledge of leadership and effective firm management:
 | Managing the Professional Service Firm
by David H. Maister
Review: "Maister understands professional service firms. Every CPA firm leader interested in improving their firm and being effective should read this book."
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 | Built to Last
by James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras
Review: "CPA firms have a lot to learn from corporate America. There are reasons that some companies endure and this book gives the reader much to practice."
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 | True Professionalism
by David H. Maister
Review: "If you want to improve yourself, your firm and client service, this book will put you on your way to being more effective."
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 | Who Moved My Cheese
by Spencer Johnson M.D.
Review: "In business, change is inevitable. This book helps you deal with it in a way that reduces stress and increases success in whatever you set out to achieve."
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 | Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't
by Jim Collins
Review: "More lessons from corporate America on how to make our firms not just good, but great. An opportunity to learn from those who have succeeded."
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 | The E Myth Revisited
by Michael E. Gerber
Review: "Too often business owners get caught up in working in their businesses while they should be working on their businesses. This book is about working smarter, not harder."
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 | Made To Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die
by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
Review: "Much of what we tell people is not remembered by them. Most often it is due to how we present it. This book is a must for those who want their audience to be engaged in their presentation and remember the main points of their message."
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 | Clients at the Core: Marketing and Managing Today's Professional Services Firm
by August Aquila and Bruce W. Marcus
Review: "An opportunity to learn how to better manage your firm for growth and success."
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 | A Whole New Mind
by Daniel H. Pink
Review: "Firms that apply Right-Brain thinking will differentiate themselves and reach higher success. A fun read."
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 | The Trusted Advisor
by David H. Maister, Charles H. Green and Robert M. Galford
Review: "One of the most rewarding attributes of being a CPA is the relationships you create over your career. A Trusted Advisor relationship is special. Relationships drive business and go well beyond."
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 | The Fred Factor
by Mark Sanborn
Review: "A quick read and great way to get your people to understand how they can impact their success and that of the company by going the extra mile in everything they do."
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 | Creating a Culture of Success
by Charles Dygert
Review: "Culture is so important in any firm. This book shows you how the right culture affects your people's attitudes and performance and consequently the success of your firm."
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 | Million Dollar Consulting
by Alan Weiss
Review: "If you really want to be successful in building a valuable practice, read this book. This book is the roadmap. All CPAs should read it."
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 | At The Crossroads
by Gale Crosley
Review: "CPAs spend a lot of time trying to bring in business and grow the practice. Unfortunately, they do not do it well. This book is a fun and easy read and helps you see a better, proven way to grow the firm in today's business climate."
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 | Presenting to Win
by Jerry Weissman
Review: "I wish I would have read this book many years ago. It is a great resource to anyone making presentations to others. You'll take a lot of notes!"
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 | Mirror Mirror on the Wall am I the Most Valued of Them All? - The Ultimate Element of Differentiation is You
by Leo J. Pusateri
Review: "A must read for anyone who wants to differentiate themselves in the marketplace."
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 | Tuned In - Uncover the Extraordinary Opportunities That Lead to Business Breakthroughs
by David Meerman Scott
Review: "A must read for anyone interested in selling a product or service. The authors give you the formula to being tuned in to your customers' needs so your product or service sells itself."
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