Books by Randy Nathan
Insightful. Practical. Honest.
Randy “Coach” Nathan’s books are written for people who want more from their work, purpose, and potential. Whether readers are leading a team, building a career, exploring identity, or broadening their mindset, Randy combines personal stories, practical insights, and actionable frameworks designed to inspire growth.
The 90% Advantage
How to Elevate Good People into Great Performers
The 90% Advantage challenges leaders to look beyond the top 10% and recognize the contribution, development, and potential throughout the rest of their organization. The 90% is not a middle tier. It includes strong contributors, steady performers, people with untapped potential, and those who may be struggling. Through personal stories, humor, and practical leadership tools, Randy shows leaders how to broaden their lens and elevate the people they already have.
You’ll learn how to:
Examine the assumptions and biases that influence who leaders notice, develop, and overlook.
Apply the three core principles of Leadership Mindset, Strategic Relationships Beyond the Scoreboard, and Resiliency Through Adversity.
Recognize contribution and potential beyond the organization’s most visible performers.
Create conditions that support greater trust, growth, accountability, and sustainable performance.
Lead the people already on the team more intentionally and effectively.
Side Hustles for Social Workers
How to Thrive not just Survive
Published by Cognella Academic Publishing
This textbook empowers social workers to pursue financial freedom without guilt or burnout. With a mix of mindset work, real-life examples, and actionable strategies, Randy helps professionals earn more while staying true to their values.
Perfect for:
Social Workers, MSW students, educators, clinicians, and mission-driven professionals.
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The Life of a Jewish American
A personal, powerful memoir exploring Jewish identity in America. Randy shares candid reflections about faith, family, tradition, and what it means to navigate the modern world as a proud Jewish American.
Perfect for: Readers seeking authentic personal narratives, cultural insight, and conversation starters on belonging and identity.
Feathers are Everywhere
A Practical Application of the Law of Attraction
Perfect for: Readers exploring personal development, spiritual growth, or practical positivity.
This inspirational guide explores how the everyday symbolism of feathers can unlock joy, purpose, and clarity—especially in turbulent times. Designed for people curious about the Law of Attraction but craving practical tools, this book breaks it down into mindset shifts, easy-to-apply principles, and actionable exercises.
Inside, you'll discover:
The mindset needed to begin attracting the life you want
A three-step formula to shift your energy and perspective
Ten core principles to reshape your life blueprint
Simple tools to create lasting, positive change
Just like happiness, feathers are all around us—you just need to be aware enough to see them. Once you do, your new mantra becomes: “Feathers are Everywhere.”
Published by Pearson
Bullying in Sports
A Guide To Identifying The Injuries We Don’t See
Used in schools and athletic programs across the country, this research-informed book provides real-world strategies to address bullying in youth sports. With a focus on prevention, accountability, and team culture, Randy equips educators and coaches to build safer, stronger programs.
You’ll learn how to:
Recognize early warning signs of bullying in youth sports
Proven prevention strategies to stop bullying before it starts
Ways to build a positive, inclusive team culture
Practical steps to hold players accountable for their actions
Perfect for: Athletic directors, coaches, school leaders, and sports-based organizations.