3: Do You Really Have Nothing to Share?
There’s a quiet, persistent belief that keeps many leaders from ever putting their story on…
2: What Is the Power of Storytelling?
You might think leadership is defined by outcomes, decisions made, goals reached, and timelines met….
1: Why Your Story Matters More Than You Think
You’ve lived through moments no one else saw. Behind closed doors, where the stakes were…
What Do You Want to Be Remembered For?
For 15 years—or even more—you’ve carried the responsibility of being a CEO, made tough decisions,…
What drives leaders to write a memoir?
Walk through the business section of any bookstore, and you’ll see many CEO memoirs sharing…
8: If you can’t write your story, who will?
Writing isn’t simple It requires reflection and a willingness to choose what matters most, then…
9: Is writing your story worth it?
The ROI of Writing Your Story Not every investment shows its value on a spreadsheet….
How Professionals Can Use Books to Stand Out
Picture your very first meeting with a prospective client. You outline what you do, slide…
How Much Vulnerability Should a CEO Show?
Leadership today looks very different from what it used to be. There was a time…
7: What Do All CEO Memoirs Have in Common?
The final section of this book features a small selection of CEO memoirs—chosen not for…
6: Can You Find Your Through-Line?
A strong memoir isn’t just a timeline of achievements. What holds it together is a…
5: Why Mistakes Become the Best Teacher
Stories About Mistakes and Growth Some of the most valuable stories in your memoir will…
4: Writing Reveals What You Actually Believe
Many leaders hesitate to write because they think they need to sound impressive. But writing…