Noah Blumenthal is the Founder and President of Leading Principles, Inc., an executive coaching and consulting company dedicated to helping individuals, teams and organizations see from fresh perspectives in order to make better decisions.
It is impossible to narrow this list down to fit in this tiny box. However, here are some of the top influences on my life.
Mom, Dad and my 2 siblings. They are all brilliant. They are all natural leaders. And they have helped me achieve everything I have done in my life.
My wife, Beatrice, and 2 daughters. They lift me up, remind me of what's important, challenge me, inspire me, and teach me every day.
So many authors. Victor Frankl, Peter Block, Martin Seligman, James O'Toole, Chip and Dan Heath are at the top of the list.
So many books. A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, The Fountainhead, Three Deep Breaths, Zen in the Martial Arts, The Essential Ghandi.
So many teachers. Howie Fisher and Larry Feltham, Joe Cunningham and Teresa Amabile, Warner Burke and Harvey Hornstein, all taught me to think for myself.
So many friends. Chuck, Neil, Joe, Melissa, the GC crowd have always believed in me and convinced me that I could do more than I thought possible.
Favorite Books
Man's Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl
The Fountainhead, Ayn Rand
Bodhisattva Mind, Pema Chodron
Three Deep Breaths, Thomas Crum
How Full Is Your Bucket, Tom Rath and Donald Clifton
The Happiness Hypothesis, Jonathan Haidt
Authentic Happiness, Martin Seligman
The Answer to How Is Yes, Peter Block
A Yellow Raft In Blue Water, Michael Dorris
About a million more.
What I'm Reading
Currently I am reading The Prince by Machiavelli and Zen in the Martial Arts, by Joe Hyams.
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