Resources

The way Ascendably approaches business did not develop in isolation. Over time, a number of books have influenced how Matt thinks about leadership, change, client relationships, and meaningful work. These resources reflect ideas that have helped shape both his perspective and the principles that guide how Ascendably works.

Books that influence my thinking and work

Change Killers Managing Resistance so People and Organizations Thrive by Jan Kaderly
A Master Framework for the CRM Center of Excellence Introducing universal standards for customer relationship management CoEs by Velu Palani and Charlie Havens
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
Don’t Go to Work Unless It’s Fun! State-of-the-Heart Time Management by Frank Sanitate
The Four Conversations A New Model for Selling Expertise by Blair Enns
The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, & Liberation by Thich Nhat Hanh

Why these matter

Each of these books offers a different lens on change, relationships, personal effectiveness, and purposeful work. Taken together, they reflect a shared belief that people and organizations do their best work when they operate with greater clarity, intention, and humanity. If any of these ideas resonate with you, they are well worth exploring.