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We are big book lovers at HDC. We're on a mission to compile a growing collection of books that inspire creative thinking, better business, and braver leadership.
Books We Love
Feminine inspired leadership
Feminine inspired leadership
Feminine inspired leadership
Why We Love It: Written by a friend of ours, this book is filled with a lifetime of real-world experience and interactive tools.
Key Takeaway: A guide to help leaders grow and lead with authenticity and overcome barriers.
The E-Myth Revisited
Feminine inspired leadership
Feminine inspired leadership
Why We Love It: This book tackles the challenges of running a small business, emphasizing the importance of working on your business, not just in it. A classic read.
Takeaway: Systems and processes are critical for sustainable business growth.
Building a Story Brand
Feminine inspired leadership
Building a Story Brand
Why We Love It: This framework helps clarify your message and make it customer-focused, leading to better engagement and stronger brands.
Takeaway: Position your customer as the hero and your brand as their guide.
The Go-Giver
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Building a Story Brand
Why We Love It: This book focuses on the power of generosity, relationships, and adding value.
Takeaway: Shifting focus from "getting" to "giving" builds trust, fosters relationships, and drives success.
go-givers sell more
go-givers sell more
go-givers sell more
Why We Love It: This book flips traditional sales thinking on its head: when you genuinely help others win, sales become a natural outcome.
Takeaway: It reframes creating value, not convincing, and being authentic.
Sales Bible
go-givers sell more
go-givers sell more
Why We Love It: No-nonsense, practical guide for anyone in sales. It’s packed with strategies, scripts, and insights that work in real-world scenarios.
Takeaway: Building relationships and trust is at the heart of successful selling.
Untamed
how to win friends & influence people
Start With Why
Why We Love It: A personal and empowering book challenges societal expectations, encouraging readers to embrace their true selves.
Key Takeaway: Listening to your inner voice is the key to personal fulfillment.
Start With Why
how to win friends & influence people
Start With Why
Why We Love It: Sinek explores how leaders and companies can inspire action by focusing on their "why" rather than just "what" they do.
Takeaway: People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.
how to win friends & influence people
how to win friends & influence people
how to win friends & influence people
Why We Love It: The OG of leadership books - it’s simple, practical, and still wildly relevant - a guide to human behavior and how to influence others through genuine respect.
Takeaway: Influence grows through empathy, curiosity and respect.
Other Classics Worth a Read
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Why We Love It: Covey’s principles-based approach to productivity, leadership, and personal development is timeless and universally applicable.
Takeaway: Habits like prioritizing what matters most and thinking win-win can create lasting success. GET THE BOOK
Atomic Habits
Why We Love It: Shows how small, consistent changes lead to remarkable results - a concept that applies perfectly to personal productivity and organizational growth.
Takeaway: Incremental progress leads to exponential growth in both life and business. GET THE BOOK
Dare to Lead
Why We Love It: Brené Brown focuses on the power of vulnerability and courageous leadership, blending emotional intelligence with practical strategies.
Takeaway: Strong leaders are not afraid to be vulnerable, as it fosters trust and innovation. GET THE BOOK
Think and Grow Rich
Why We Love It: A classic that remains relevant, this book teaches mindset principles for achieving success, based on interviews with some of history’s greatest entrepreneurs.
Takeaway: Success begins with a strong vision, persistence, and belief in oneself. GET THE BOOK