Michael Canic - Ruthless Consistency: How Committed Leaders Execute Strategy, Implement Change, and Build Organizations That Win

Praise for Ruthless Consistency and Michael Canic

Great leaders pursue strategic change with the commitment of a world-class athlete. Every CEO should read Ruthless Consistency to learn the difference between success and failure.

Sam Reese, CEO, Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

Ruthless Consistency equips you with the tools to be the exception to the trend of failed strategic change initiatives. This is the ultimate guide to implementing real, positive, and lasting change in your organization.

Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers 50 #1 Executive Coach and only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker

Its all about commitment. If we didnt adopt ruthless consistency, we wouldnt have achieved 10 years of double-digit CAGR and built a team that is focused, mentally tough, and able to execute.

Kurt Lang, President, Air Technologies

Ruthless Consistency isnt just a book; its a road map for unlocking your organizations potential. Michaels approach awakened our leadership team, resulting in a more engaged, productive, and profitable organizationand we had a lot more fun doing it.

Michelle Gleeson, EVP and COO, Gulfshore Insurance

Committing to Michaels approach was the single best investment of time and money I made as a CEO. I just wish I had done it 20 years earlier.

Riyaz Devji, CEO, North American Tea & Coffee

Leaders must be disciplined and focused to succeed in todays economy. Ruthless consistency is the key, and Michael Canic provides the blueprint.

Todd Millar, President and CEO, TEC Canada

Every CEO who wants to pivot their company needs to read this book. Its a proven playbook for leaders to connect their strategy to the holistic culture change needed to drive a sustained commitment to win.

Margo Georgiadis, President and CEO, Ancestry.com

When I came into this role, we needed a strategy and a surefire way to execute. Ruthless consistency provided it. Now, seeing the results, we have the foundation and the confidence to really think big.

Matt Lewis, President, Braidy Corporation

Ruthless Consistency offers a strategic guide for organizations to achieve their full potential. Michael emphasizes the importance of focus, teamwork, and unwavering commitment. These were key ingredients that helped me complete my Man in Motion World Tour.

Rick Hansen, Founder, Rick Hansen Foundation

Everything we do now is built around consistencythe right focus, the right environment, and the right team. Its allowed us to scale, and we have the results to show for it. If youre serious about growing your business, then you need to read this book.

Tony Mazzella, CEO, Mazzella Companies

Ruthless consistency is the relentless and disciplined pursuit of a clearly defined and shared purpose. The prerequisite is a serious leader with serious mental toughness; not for the faint of heart.

Freda Cheung, EVP, Dufry North America

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