BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

A curated collection of books that shaped my thinking, strengthened my leadership, and continue to inspire growth.

Steve Degnan smiling in a blue blazer and white dress shirt seated on a stool
Book cover of First Break All the Rules by Gallup with foreword by Jim Harter

First Break All the Rules

Book cover of Its Called Work for a Reason by Larry Winget

It’s Called Work For a Reason

Book cover of The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday expanded 10th anniversary edition

The Obstacle is the Way

Book cover of Cows Pigs Wars and Witches The Riddles of Culture by Marvin Harris

Cows, Pigs, Wars and Witches: The Riddles of Culture

Book cover of Wheat Belly by William Davis MD number one New York Times bestseller

Wheat Belly

Book cover of Once an Eagle a novel by Anton Myrer number one New York Times bestseller

Once An Eagle

Book cover of The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins critical success strategies for new leaders

The First 90 Days

Book cover of Once Upon a Stranger by Dr Gillian Sandstrom about the science of small talk

Once Upon a Stranger

Book cover of Resilience Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life by Eric Greitens

Resilience

Book cover of How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie revised edition

How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

Book cover of The Laws of Connection by David Robson about building a strong social network

The Laws of Connection

Book cover of The Quest for Belonging by Jeremy Beer about nonprofit leadership and giving

The Quest for Belonging

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It isn't just Steve's pragmatism and ability to see all situations through the prism of common sense and fairness that make him the first person I consult when I encounter a challenging situation. It's the fact that his motivations as a professional, philanthropist and friend are born out of a genuine sense of goodness and kind intent. You hear a lot of people that claim to be 'selfless' but with Steve it's really never about HIM. He's smart, thoughtful and compassionate and I am one of many who count him among my most trusted colleagues.