Podcast Book Review: The Fred Factor

Over the past year I’ve had the pleasure of reading and listening to a number of great books. Books that motivate and inspire and have changed my life for the better. I thought I would share one of the gems with you today.

The “Fred Factor” is a small book that touts just over 100 pages. It’s based on a true story of a Postman named Fred and his extraordinary gift of helping and encouragement. Written by author and motivational speaker Mark Sanborn, this little book is a powerhouse of motivation for individuals or groups. I’ve put together a short 6 minute podcast that will give you a short introduction to this great little book.

Podcast: The Fred Factor

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 As part of the MBA On The Run program, I’ve had the pleasure of listening to over 30 popular business oriented audio books this year. I would like to share some of my reviews and experiences with you. Over the next few months, I hope to be able to bring you a book review
a week. Some will be podcasts and other will be written reviews.

I’ve included my list of titles below. Most are available as audio books which are available on iTunes and also in printed version which are available online through our success store.

Many of these titles are powerful, life changing works.

Leadership Titles

• The First 90 Days: Michael Watkins
• Fit To Lead: Christopher P. Neck
• 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: John Maxwell
• 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leaders Day: John Maxwell
• Coach: Lessons On the Game of Life: Michael Lewis
• Becoming A Person of Influence: John Maxwell

Networking-People Skills

• How To Win Friends & Influence People:  Dale Carnegie
• How to Make People Like You: Nicholas Boothman
• 25 Ways to Win With People: John Maxwell
• Brag: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn: Peggy Klaus
• Never Eat Alone: Keith Ferrazzi

Business-Entrepreneurship

• The Wal-Mart Effect: Charles Fishman
• Millionaire Upgrade: Richard Parkes Cordock
• The E-Myth Revisited: Michael E. Gerber

Life Hacks & Organization

• Making a Good Brain Great: Daniel G. Amen
• Stumbling on Happiness: Daniel Gilbert
• 60 Second Procrastinator: Jeff Davidson
• Getting Things Done: David Allen
• Ready For Anything: David Allen

Success & Motivation

• Integrity: Dr. Henry Cloud
• The Success Principles: Jack Canfield
• Racing to Win: Joe Gibbs
• The Seven Hidden Secrets of Motivation: Todd Beeler
• Failing Forward: John Maxwell
• Today Matters: John Maxwell

Marketing & Branding

• Primal Branding: Patrick Hanlon
• All Marketers Are Liars: Seth Godin
• The Wisdom of Crowds: James Surowiecki
• The Big Moo: Seth Godin & Group of 33
• The Tipping Point: Malcolm Gladwell

Financial

• Rule #1: Phil Town
• Little Book That Beats The Market: Joel Greenblat
• Rich Dad-Poor Dad: Robert T. Kiyosaki

Innovation, Technology, & Creativity

• The World Is Flat: Thomas L. Friedman
• The Ten Faces of Innovation: Tom Kelley
• 10 Quick Steps to Blogging: Bryan Hoff
• On Writing Well: William Zinsser
• Blink: Malcolm Gladwell

Storytelling

• The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho
• The Fred Factor: Mark Sanborn
• Don’t Eat The Marshmallow Yet: Joachim de Posada

Inspirational-Spiritual

• If You Want To Walk On Water: John Ortberg
• The Purpose Driven Life: Rick Warren
• The Greatest Salesman In The World: Og Mandino