In this episode, Jeff Gerhardt discusses the importance of taking time to rest and reflect during the holiday season, particularly between Christmas and New Year. He emphasizes the need for presence in our interactions with family and friends, and shares practical tips for creating meaningful memories. Additionally, he provides a list of his top 10 books for personal growth and leadership, encouraging listeners to engage in reading as a way to enrich their lives and prepare for the year ahead.
In This Episode:
[00:00] Embracing the Christmas Spirit
[05:37] Cultivating Presence in Relationships
[20:45] Final Thoughts and Reflections
[21:48] Finding Rest Amidst the Chaos
[22:18] Top 10 Books of 2025
[22:26] Introduction to Leadership and Success
[22:55] Engagement and Interaction with the Audience
Notable Quotes
“You want to bring reflection to this period, not just rest.”
“We’re trying to rest without falling behind.”
“Your greatest work is not your hands on your keyboard — it’s with your feet on the desk.”
“The space between Christmas and New Year is a real opportunity with a pen and paper.”
Resources & Links
Jeff Gerhardt
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgerhardt/
Resources
Life Balance Assessment – https://lba.priorityliving.org/
Leveraging Success Podcast – https://www.leveragingsuccesspodcast.com
Hearing God by Dallas Willard
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Jeff Gerhardt’s Top 10 Books of the Year
1. Experience Jesus Really
Author: John Eldredge
2. Beyond High Performance
Author: Jason Jaggard
3. The Three Laws of Performance
Authors: Steve Zaffron & Dave Logan
4. Fathered by God
Author: John Eldredge
5. The Anatomy of Peace
Author: The Arbinger Institute
6. Tempered Steel
Author: Steve Farrar
7. The Familiar Stranger
Author: Tyler Staten
8. Your Next Five Moves
Author: Patrick Bet-David
9. The Courage to Be Disliked
Authors: Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga
10. Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump
Author: Selena Zito
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