Surrender to Lead is really two books in one: a faith-based message about surrendering control over outcomes, and a practical framework for aligning purpose, strategy, and culture that is the reason to read it. Its evidence comes mainly from the authors' own success stories, so treat the Results Formula as a useful organizing tool rather than a proven method.

Seth Godin argues that work becomes better when people feel it's significant, not just productive. His manifesto is a strong motivator, a refreshing read, but it leaves out the research to back up its claims. I’m here to fill that gap.

As a social psychologist I know context is everything. While I build out a series reviewing books that bridge behavioral research and modern leadership, I started with an unexpected laboratory, Terminal C at Newark Airport.