{"podcast":{"title":"Unlocked Podcast","slug":"unlocked-podcast-7056483","podcast_index_feed_id":7056483,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc2278e0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://unlockedpodcast.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42201176/42201176-1729125396698-84843b73e42db.jpg","author":"Chad Lingafelt, Tony Hokanson, Lars Johnston","episode_count":80,"summary":"Three business owners, spanning North Carolina, Minnesota, and Alberta, Canada, have joined forces to create Unlocked Podcast. Their mission? To share their insights on building enduring businesses that thrive for generations to come.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unlocked-podcast-7056483"},"episode":{"title":"12 Must-Read Books for Scaling Leaders (Episode 70)","slug":"12-must-read-books-for-scaling-leaders-episode-70","published_at":"2026-03-19T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unlocked-podcast-7056483/12-must-read-books-for-scaling-leaders-episode-70","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unlocked-podcast-7056483","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podcastunlocked/episodes/12-Must-Read-Books-for-Scaling-Leaders-Episode-70-e3gl224","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc2278e0/podcast/play/117130756/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-18%2Fe67cc23a-c1db-5470-c30a-c13fef6199c5.mp3","summary":"Buckle up for Episode 70 , where the trio takes on an Instagram-inspired "Blind Rank" challenge that nearly breaks the podcast. Tony ( Assured Security ) forces Lars ( Calgary Lock & Safe ) and Chad ( Loc-Doc Security ) to rank a list of 12 business and philosophy books without knowing which title is coming next. The result is a chaotic, high-stakes debate over the industry's most influential texts. From the "broccoli" of 4 Disciplines of Execution to the transformational power of Turn the Ship Around , the guys break down why certain books are foundational for new owners while others are designed for high-level strategic pivots. Whether you’re looking for a people management manual like Radical Candor or a "Bible of Capitalism" like Atlas Shrugged , this episode serves as your ultimate 2026 reading list. Plus, an intro from the "prehistoric" day-one listener, Ken Kupperman. Full Book List: https://www.unlockedpodcast.com/post/12-must-read-books-for-scaling-leaders-episode-70","meta_description":"Buckle up for Episode 70 , where the trio takes on an Instagram-inspired \"Blind Rank\" challenge that nearly breaks the podcast. Tony ( Assured S…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4247,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unlocked-podcast-7056483/episodes/12-must-read-books-for-scaling-leaders-episode-70/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unlocked-podcast-7056483/12-must-read-books-for-scaling-leaders-episode-70.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}