Week Minded: 52 Reflections on Leading and Living One Week, One Story, One Measure at a Time by Branch, Rod

Week Minded: 52 Reflections on Leading and Living One Week, One Story, One Measure at a Time

The Story MattersWeek Minded is a year-long journey through the art of leading and living with purpose....
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Author: Rod Branch
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Week Minded: 52 Reflections on Leading and Living One Week, One Story, One Measure at a Time by Branch, Rod

Week Minded: 52 Reflections on Leading and Living One Week, One Story, One Measure at a Time

$47.98

Week Minded: 52 Reflections on Leading and Living One Week, One Story, One Measure at a Time

$47.98
Author: Rod Branch
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

The Story Matters

Week Minded is a year-long journey through the art of leading and living with purpose. Drawn from decades of experience as an engineer, lobbyist, and chief human resources officer, Rod Branch distills a lifetime of lessons into fifty-two weekly reflections-each one a story of courage, caring, and clarity. From frozen oil fields in Alaska to boardrooms and backyards, these real-world moments reveal how leadership isn't about title or authority but about awareness, empathy, and the willingness to keep learning.

Organized into four thematic parts-Awakening Awareness, Resilient Leadership, Relational Wisdom, and Legacy and Transcendence-the book moves readers through an intentional progression: from self-discovery to strength, connection, and meaning. Each reflection ends with a "Life Lesson," a timeless reminder that leadership is not an abstract theory but a daily practice shaped by choices, relationships, and small acts of caring.

At once practical and deeply human, Week Minded invites readers to slow down, reflect, and rediscover what truly matters. It's not a manual for managing others-it's a road map for leading yourself. Through humor, humility, and hard-won insight, Branch reminds us that the most powerful leaders are those who lead with heart-and that a life well-lived is the ultimate legacy.



Author: Rod Branch
Publisher: Branchwater Press
Published: 05/02/2026
Pages: 276
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.88d
ISBN: 9798994293225

About the Author
Branch, Rod: - Rod Branch is an engineer, executive, musician, patented inventor, ordained minister, and author. A grassroots American, his journey includes engineering in the Alaskan Arctic, lobbying in Washington, D.C., and serving as a Chief HR Officer. He holds degrees in petroleum engineering from OklahomaState University and a master's in global human resource management from the University of Liverpool (UK). He was named a Top 100 HR Leader and HR Leader of the Year in 2024. He is a Tennessee Squire, Honorary Texas Navy Admiral, husband, father, grandfather, dog guy, and bourbon enthusiast.Rod hopes this book inspires you to find meaning in the ordinary moments that build enduring confidence-one week, one story, one act of kindness at a time.

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