Happy National Book Lover’s Day from Book Lover Paul Leon!
Paul Leon’s Home Library.
At National Healthcare and Housing Advisors (NHHA), we are led by a man whose passion for books and learning knows no bounds.
Our CEO, Paul Leon, is an avid reader, greeting each day before the sun rises with a book or article in hand. His unwavering commitment to lifelong learning is not just a personal practice, but a cornerstone of his leadership philosophy at NHHA. Paul’s belief in continuous learning, growth, and improvement permeates throughout the organization, empowering our team to constantly develop their skills and knowledge. This dedication to learning enables us to better serve our clients and further our mission.
In honor of National Book Lover’s Day, we’re excited to share a few of Paul’s favorite book recommendations. These selections span across history, classics, and other insightful reads that have shaped his perspective and leadership.
Paul Leon’s Favorite Books
History
The British Are Coming by Rick Atkinson
Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick
The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara
Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Roberts
Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and all biographies by Walter Isaacson
Classics
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
1984 by George Orwell
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Other Favorites: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
On The Shelf @ NHHA
These books are shaping the conversations and strategies within our organization:
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara
The CEO Test: Master the Challenges That Make or Break All Leaders by Adam Bryant & Kevin Sharer
Halfway Home: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration by Reuben Jonathan Miller
Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik
The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren
Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Solito by Javier Zamora
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Measure What Matters by John Doerr
NHHA’s Core Values
At NHHA, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our decisions, interactions, and our commitment to excellence in serving our clients and partner organizations. These values include:
Lifelong Learning: We emphasize a culture of continuous learning, growth, and improvement, encouraging employees to develop their skills and knowledge to better serve clients and advance the mission of the organization.
Human-Centered Design with a Whole-Person Approach: We place people and their family at the center of everything we do. It requires empathy, collaboration, and innovation to develop solutions that are compassionate, comprehensive and culturally appropriate. The goal is a healthier community for all.
Integration & Collaboration: We believe in the power of collaboration and that by working together, leveraging diverse perspectives, and integrating different strengths and skills, we can achieve more collectively than we could individually.
Innovative Thinking: The commitment to exploring new ideas, challenging the status quo, and continuously seeking creative solutions. It involves open-mindedness, curiosity, and a willingness to take calculated risks. Innovative thinking fosters a culture of experimentation, adaptation, learning, and driving progress and growth.
This National Book Lover’s Day, we celebrate the power of books to inspire, educate, and transform. Whether you’re delving into a historical epic, revisiting a classic, or exploring the latest in leadership thought, we encourage you to embrace the joy of reading and the endless possibilities it offers.
For those interested in reading more about or purchasing any of the books listed, here are the links to explore: