Scott D Johnson

I’m incredibly honored (and still surprised!) to see #TheLeaderInside spotlighted in the @getsmartabout newsletter. Grateful for the recognition — thank you, @scottdjohnson_! #ImPress @gcouros @burgessdave @dbc_inc @TaraMartinEDU slightlysmarter.com/p/the-leader-i…

If other, I’d love to hear what works best for you. Feel free to comment or DM me.

So I’m curious… In addition to reading biographies (which I recommend)… What is your favorite way to learn from history’s greatest leaders?

We’ve reached the point where there’s more high quality evergreen content available than we have time to consume. To listen to every episode of @FoundersPodcast (well worth the time) would take you over 460 hours. For perspective, that’s a 12-week project working full-time.

@AlexAndBooks_ @getsmartabout Had a great time hosting this with you @AlexAndBooks_. Excited for the next one!

Last night I hosted a Reading Party with @getsmartabout. If you're introverted, it's a great way to meet new people and discover awesome books. Here's how it works (and how you can host your own reading party): -Pick a weekday evening like Wednesday at 7pm -Invite people and tell them it's a BYOB event (Bring Your Own Book) -Have everyone read their book for 30 minutes -Then split people into breakout groups of 3-4 people -Within the groups each person shares what their book is about and a lesson they learned -Then get everyone together and spend the last 30 minutes having each person share with everyone one lesson they learned from their book or from someone else's book Feel free to use these tips to host your own reading party. PS: If you'd like to join our next Reading Party in New York City, comment "NYC" below!

8️⃣ The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (written between 1771 & 1790) — Learn life lessons from the self-made journey of Benjamin Franklin. --- Want a taste before you dive into the book? Read our book spotlights at SlightlySmarter[dot]com

6️⃣ The Language Instinct by @sapinker (1994) — Discover how humans are wired to learn and use language instinctively. 7️⃣ The Alchemist by @PauloCoelhoDice (1988) — Follow a boy's quest to find his personal legend, and learn to follow your dreams and listen to your heart.

We put a spotlight on 8 authors and a few of their big ideas in March. Here's why you should read each book: 1️⃣ Unforgettable Presence by @lorraineklee (coming April 22, 2025) — Get practical communication tips to stand out and lead with confidence. 2️⃣ (see thread)

For a taste of each book, read our spotlights at SlightlySmarter[dot]com What other books would you recommend about money and investing?

📗 The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel's bestseller released in 2020, examines how emotions and personal biases influence our financial decisions. Through 19 engaging stories, he demonstrates that behavior often outweighs technical knowledge in achieving financial success.

Every week in our newsletter @getsmartabout, we put a spotlight on 2 books and ask our readers which one they liked best. Given the volatility in the stock market this week, we picked two books about investing: a timeless classic and a recent best-seller.

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"... People who read, especially non-fiction, are usually ambitious, creative, or a combination of both." --@AlexAndBooks_ If you're an ambitious or creative leader, we'd love to have you join our next Book Jam on Wed, April 16 from 6-8p at @goOFFSITE. @naval @getsmartabout

Do you like books (and people), but don't have enough time to read? Attend our Book Jam You'll get 45 minutes of peace to read any book you choose. Followed by another 45 minutes to discuss lessons and socialize with other attendees. Reading together + sharing ideas = 1+1 = 3