8 favorites from an MDRT President

Brian Heckert

2015-16 MDRT President Brian Heckert, CLU, ChFC

We all have some books or presentations that have helped make us who we are, whether it’s in our personal or professional lives. MDRT President Brian D. Heckert, CLU, ChFC, lists a few of his favorite MDRT presentations:

Balcony People,” by Patrick E. Moore, CLU, ChFC
Moore encourages everyone to take time to recognize those who have lifted them up in their lives.

“The Times of My Life,” by John R. Milam, CLU
Are you doing as much for your family as you are for your clients? Milam reminds us to take care of those we love.

“Molders of Their Dreams,” by Guy Rice Doud
Guy Rice Doud, 1986 National Teacher of the Year, talks about children, schools, self-esteem and all the facets of society working together that can motivate everyone.

“Cut Down the Nets,” by James T. Valvano
Valvano, head basketball coach at North Carolina University, tells of his belief in the greatness of the individual and how motivated people accomplish great things.

Some of his favorite books are

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth” and “The 5 Levels of Leadership,” both by John Maxwell
With these two books, Maxwell outlines how to reach your potential as a leader and in your life.

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action,” by Simon Sinek
Leaders with the world’s greatest influence all they think, act, and communicate in the exact same way — and it’s the complete opposite of what everyone else does.

“The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves,” by Matt Ridley
Ridley outlines how the benefits of commerce, technology, innovation and change will increase human prosperity.

The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World,” by Niall Ferguson
Ferguson explains the human story behind the evolution of our financial system, from ancient Mesopotamia to today.

What are some of your favorites?

 

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