122: The 100 Best Books for Work and Life with Publisher Todd Sattersten - Part 2

122: The 100 Best Books for Work and Life with Publisher Todd Sattersten - Part 2

December 30, 2025 · 1h 22m · Season 5 · Episode 122

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In this episode, Mo Bunnell and Todd Sattersten discuss the intersection of generosity, influence, and habits in business development, exploring how these elements can reshape professional success.

What actually happens when generosity, influence, and habits collide in your business development work? That's the question I dive into in this second conversation with my friend Todd Sattersten, publisher of Bard Press and author of The 100 Best Books for Work & Life. We pick up exactly where Part One left off, right at the intersection of relationships, vulnerability, and connecting with others in a way that actually moves your work forward. From the surprising science behind why "givers" rise to the top (and sometimes sink to the bottom), to the behind-the-scenes mechanics of hospitality and how we make people feel in every interaction, this episode pushes far past surface-level tactics. In this conversation, I explore the nuance in generosity, the structures behind positive influence, and six books that can fundamentally reshape how you implement, focus, and stay consistent. We dig into the practical edges of reciprocity, the real reason some professionals burn out while others thrive, and why habits ultimately drive identity and long-term success. If you've ever wondered why some people seem to glide forward with clarity while others stall out, this episode reveals the less…

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