Leading by the Book

This week Tim and Chris detail some of the most significant lessons they've learned investing, breakdown their process for evaluating investments, and discuss why on earth they invested in Bitcoin.  Our various businesses and websites: Book Capital Group Raceway Car Wash Tim's Blog

Why do Americans suck at allocation of personal capital? This week Chris and Tim dive into why we put ourselves in such needless (and dire) financial straits, plus they break down why the workplace should absolutely change.  Our various businesses and websites: Book Capital Group Raceway Car Wash Tim's Blog

Chris and Tim are back this week, and puzzled as to why we can't learn from previous mistakes. Plus, why you shouldn't watch the news and a looming healthcare crisis that is a serious threat. Plus plenty more tangents. Our various businesses and websites: Book Capital Group Raceway Car Wash Tim's Blog

This week Chris and Tim discuss why corporations are not going to look the same in the future. Plus, how do executives manage capital allocation and how do corporations and markets prepare for the great unknown. Plus, are you fight, flight, or both? Our various businesses and websites: Book Capital Group Raceway Car Wash Tim's Blog  

Topics covered this week: Speculation vs. Investing Are Mutual Funds a Scam Planning for Investing Is College Worth it? Startup vs. Traditional CEOs Our various businesses: Book Capital Group Raceway Car Wash

Chris and Tim open up the show talking about how to manage risk in all facets of your life and how to set yourself up for nothing but upside. They also touch on healthy debate in relationships, answer of the question of whether Tim is a doomsdayer or just well prepared, and then debate how the world will behave once the thread of COVID and its associated sanctions are decreased.  Our various businesses: Book Capital Group Raceway Car Wash

After a long hiatus, Leading by the Book is back with a new, permanent co-host, Tim Barrett. For more on Tim, see Episode 25 of Leading by the Book. This week, Chris & Tim discuss all things COVID (no surprise), what the economy looks like once restrictions are lifted, and the broader impact on investing.  

Tim Barrett is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Raceway Express Car Wash. I've only known Tim for about six months or so, but in that time I've come to respect him a great deal, so much so that I recently joined Raceway Express. Tim is an incredibly humble leader that is constantly on the quest for knowledge. I'm continually impressed by his open-mind, and he's done a remarkable job building his company into one of the largest in its industry in only four years. Email: chris@leadingbythebook.comWeb: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

Erik Averill is the Co-founder and Partner of Athlete Wealth Management, an advisory company that caters to athletes and focuses on helping them wisely invest and manage capital. There is no shortage of stories as it pertains to athletes losing their hard-earned wealth in a variety of ways. As a former professional athlete, Erik understands the unique demands that athletes face, and provides them an avenue to live exceptional lives both during and following their playing careers.  Email: chris@leadingbythebook.comWeb: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

Tim Kopp is a General Partner with Midwest-based Hyde Park Venture Partners investing primarily in tech companies. Prior to this, he was the CMO of ExactTarget, and Indianapolis-based SaaS company that had a tremendously successful IPO and was ultimately acquired in a $2.5B transaction by Salesforce. Over the years, I've been fortunate to learn a great deal from countless members of the ExactTarget team, and Tim is no exception. He's a phenomenal leader that shares some wonderful perspectives and lessons in this episode. To learn more about Tim, visit his site CMO to VC. Email: chris@leadingbythebook.comWeb: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

One of the most rewarding parts of my career - and I hope for you as well - is the great group of people that I've had the pleasure of working with. One person in that group is Alasdair James, the CEO of Pier 1 Imports. Alasdair and I worked together at Sears Holdings Corporation where he was the President of Kmart. He's an intelligent leader, and one of the easiest people to work with that I've ever come across. He has incredible international experience, and has worked with some of the world's most well-known brands. Wherever you are in your leadership journey, this episode will provide great insight and introduce you to one of the best leaders I've had the pleasure of working with. Email: chris@leadingbythebook.comWeb: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

Over the past year or so, I've talked at length about how much of an impact Brazillian Jiu Jitsu had on me both personally and professionally. In terms of discipline, focus and creativity, I'm a better person because I started training. One of the truly great aspects of jiu jitsu, however,  is the people you get to meet along the way. One of those people is Jason Hunt. Jason is an incredible jiu jitsu teacher, with black belts in both Jude and BJJ. On top of that, he was a national judo champion. He's a really insightful mind, and for those of you that are either new or not quite convinced to the benefits of jiu jitsu, listening to him may be the nudge that you need. On top of that, the principles that we discuss in this episode, are directly applicable to your life and will generate immediate returns. I hope you enjoy this show, and if you're in or near Los Angeles, be sure to check out his academy Meraki BJJ - it's a beautiful facility, with incredible teaching and a great population of students. Email: chris@leadingbythebook.comWeb: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

We all know the old adage: partners can't handle success. As a partner in multiple businesses, this scares me, as I want to ensure the best not only for myself but also for my business partners. But the idea of partnership is far more than that, because in a sense we all have partners, even if we're not actively in business with them. We have spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, or close team members. Taking an active and deliberate approach to how we handle partnership is key if we want to find both harmony and success in our lives. In this episode, we chat with Dave Anderson & Roger Hurni, business partners that I have a tremendous amount of respect for, and are currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of their legendary company, Off Madison Ave. The insight they offer is key for any partnership. This episode was a ton of fun to record, and it is jam-packed with wisdom for anyone that's running a business, wants to run a business, or simply wants to be a better partner in some facet of live. I hope you enjoy! You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Email: chris@leadingbythebook.comWeb: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

Pat Murphy is a baseball coaching legend. He won 1,000 games and was national coach of the year as a Head Coach guiding major programs such as Notre Dame and Arizona State to success. He's also managed at the minor and major league level with the San Diego Padres. Currently, he's a coach with the first-place Milwaukee Brewers, working closely with Brewers' Manager (and his former player) Craig Counsell. Coach Murphy played an important role in my life - and the lives of countless others - for which I'm always grateful. Our discussion reflects on his career and the leadership lessons he's learned, talks career transitions and taking the high road, and even touches on parenting in this incredible look at a truly unique person and leader. You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Email: chris@leadingbythebook.comWeb: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

Even the best leaders make mistakes. It's unavoidable. What leaders do differently than everone else is admit those mistakes. It's a vital part of your leadership arsenal. This week we'll show you how leaders admit mistakes and keep their team and company on a trajectory to success.  You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

The list of traits that are required to be a great leader is seemingly endless. However, there is a fallacy about one trait in particular that seems be holding a great deal of potential leaders back. We'll tell you what that trait is, and why not having it can't slow you down.  You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

Discipline is a messy word to a lot of people. They look at discipline as something to be dreaded, when in reality, it's not just something that's good for us, it's something we must crave. This week we'll explore the difference between discipline and punishment, why discipline makes our lives better, and how leaders must instill discipline in their teams in order to be successful.  You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

For many of us, emotions and worry ruin our lives. They hold us back from being who we are capable of being. Worse is that they hinder our ability to lead teams. To be effective, leaders must maintain an even keel. That consistency is vital for your team to thrive. This week we'll look at why that's true and show you how to be the consistent leader your team needs.  You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

Perhaps it's the Mother's Day & Father's Day season. Perhaps it's a mid-life crisis. Whatever it is, the past few weeks have been filled with reflection on the roles that parents play - and need to play better in their children's lives. For a leader, they approach their role with their children as any other - with deliberate focus on development and pursuit of something greater. Today we'll explore how to do that, and why so many parents are needlessly miserable.  You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook    

There's a simple leadership truth: every problem is a leadership problem. We spend tons of time diagnosing problems only to find ourselves dealing with the same or a similar problem soon after. This is because we don't let leadership be the solution to our problems. This week we'll explore what this looks like in your organization and show you how to be the solution. You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

How our teams perform when we're not around speaks volumes about how effective we are as leaders. This week, we'll show you how to build teams that operate smoothly when you're not present, allowing for decentralized operations that save time and get more done.  You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

This week, we welcome Leading by the Book's first guest, former Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf. Andy had a remarkable 17 year Naval career, serving on several SEAL teams, including SEAL Team 6. Today, he works with businesses to teach and develop leadership teams. His story is remarkable, and the lessons he shares are directly applicable to anyone at anytime.  You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

Too many leaders struggle with a never ending list of things they need to do to be more effective as leaders. Focusing deeply on steps forward in one area seems to lead to two steps back in others. Today we'll give you a trick to help you more rapidly become the leader and person that you want to be. Plus, we'll share a bit of news for next week's show.  You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

As human beings, we're creatures of habit. One way or the other, we become our habits, and in turn our routines. Today we discuss why a winning routine is so important to leadership and your own personal success, and how to build a winning routine for yourself. There's no time to waste.  You can get in touch with Chris and the show at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

To effectivly lead your team and your family, you have to make sure that your body can withstand whatever is demanded of it. That means, that as leaders we need to be very deliberate and disciplined in our fitness. Without we can't serve our teams and organizations. Today we'll help you get on the right path.  Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

Each and every day, I meet with individuals that think they can't or shouldn't lead for a variety of reasons. They believe the lies they're told. In this episode we tackle those lies one by one to show why everyone deserves to lead.  To get in touch with the show, you can find us at: Web: https://www.leadingbythebook.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChrisBookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ChrisBook

It's going to happen to us all. No matter how strong we are as a leader, we'll lose confidence at some point. How we recognize and react is the difference between turning this into the beginning of the end, or long-term success.  To get in touch with the show, you can find us at: www.leadingbythebook.comTwitterLinkedIn

Today we'll discuss a core question that all leaders need to ask themselves, how it will change the way your organization functions, and why some leaders don't want to ask it. 

There's a danger lurking behind ever accomplishment you and your team achieve: complacency. For leaders, real success isn't in these milestones, but in the way we go about our work. Today, we'll teach you how to recognize the difference. 

Time is the ultimate resource. We say it again and again, yet people in leadership positions find their schedules increasingly packed. These jammed schedules create serious leadership issues. We'll talk you through this danger and help you rememdy. 

When we talk leadership, we constantly talk about things like communication, humility and empathy. The leadership component that doesn't get nearly enough attention is trust. In this episode we'll talk about why trust is important and how to cultivate trust with your teams.

In this introductory espisode of Leading by the Book, we'll introduce you to the show and its creator, Chris Book. We'll break down why leadership matters and how we're going to put it to work in your life.