4 Books to Level Up your Life and Business

What do the most successful companies, employees, and people have in common? In many instances, it’s the books they read and put into practice. At Any Hour Services, four books in particular have played a pivotal role in shaping our culture and driving our success. ?

Each book teaches time-tested strategies that help strengthen our business and improve our employees’ lives. If any of the following books haven’t reached the top of your “To Be Read” list yet, now is a great time to dive in:??

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1?? How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie:???

“If there is any one secret of success it lies in the ability to get the other person’s point of view and see things from that person’s angle as well as from your own.”—Henry Ford?

For anyone in the Customer Service business, it’s critical to understand other people’s perspectives. This is what allows you to find what your customer needs and offer your services as the best solution. Dale Carnegie’s book highlights the tools, tactics, and strategies that allow Any Hour Services to turn coworkers into friends and homeowners into life-long customers.??

2?? Good to Great by James C. Collins:???

What does it take to go from an average company to an excellent one? And why do so many companies fail to make the leap? ?

In this book, Collins compiles a 5-year research project studying 11 companies that made and maintained the Good-to-Great transition. In that research, he and his team found a common framework of 7 concepts that all 11 companies had in common. At Any Hour Services, we use the information Collins’ team learned to improve every aspect of the way we do business.??

3?? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey:???

A common phrase repeated at Any Hour Services goes like this: “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.” ?

Covey's 7 Habits help Any Hour Services move from dependence, to independence, and finally to interdependence, where we can achieve the greatest results. That way we can go as far as possible, both as a company and in our everyday lives.??

4?? The Color Code by Taylor Hartman, Ph.D.:???

Effective communication is crucial in everything we do at Any Hour Services. The Color Code offers personality-driven communication tools that cater to people of all kinds while giving us insight into the way we view the world ourselves. This helps us work together more seamlessly and better understand our customers’ needs.??