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The Books That Shaped Me

The Books That Shaped Me

By: Angie Smith
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The Books That Shaped Me is a space for leaders to share their journey. They highlight books, memories, moments that forged them into who they are today.

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  • The Books That Shaped Me fea Brandon Glaser

    The Books That Shaped Me fea Brandon Glaser
    Jun 5 2026

    Brandon is a well-read servant leader. He has served our country and continues in public service in IT at TX Facilities Commission. He shared about "radical accountability" and how these lessons, that have been hard earned have shown him how to be empathetic while maintaining grit in the face of adversity.

    • Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
    • Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jacko Wilkins and Leif Babin
    • Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
    • The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
    • Think Like A Monk by Jay Shetty
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Books That Shaped Me featuring Brooke Fleming

    The Books That Shaped Me featuring Brooke Fleming
    May 29 2026

    Join me in this conversation with Brooke, she shares her journey with vulnerability and beauty.

    1. The Sacrament of Happy by Lisa Harper
    2. Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
    3. I Do Feelings by Havilah Cunnington
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    55 mins
  • The Books That Shaped Me Featuring Rafael Pimentel Pinto

    The Books That Shaped Me Featuring Rafael Pimentel Pinto
    May 30 2026

    What do Spartan Races have to do with getting a CIO job at a space agency?

    Everything, it turns out.

    Episode 3 of The Books That Shaped Me drops this week — and Rafael Pimentel Pinto brought a book that changed how he sees obstacles, careers, and the moment your mind says "I can't."

    Spoiler: he learned to ignore that voice.
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    43 mins
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