David K. Williams - The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning: Tying Soft Traits to Hard Results

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Praise for The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning

David Williams is a great leader and friend. He has a leadership style that provides just the right mix of guidance and empowerment. David carefully prioritizes his stewardships, crafting success with meticulous care and determination. We have the privilege of working with David and appreciate his fierce dedication and fire. He has a knack for discovering diamonds in the rough and molding them into amazing leaders. We are honored to endorse and contribute to this book in support of our great CEO. We commit to be in the arena together every day to help one another and businesses to soar.

Team Fishbowl

The minute you step into the Fishbowl office, you feel something very different. And now I know what it is we felt: Respect, Belief, Trust, Loyalty, Commitment, Courage, and Gratitude. Everyone we met that day exuded The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning . So its no wonder Fishbowl is as wildly successful as it is.

Ed Bagley Director, Communications, O.C. Tanner Company

Fishbowl is an outstanding member of the community, that Zion is pleased to support. They not only care about their employees and customersbut their concern and compassion extends to everyone. I thank them for standing strong for businesses by sharing The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning . There is no downside to Respect, Belief, Trust, Loyalty, Commitment, Courage, and Gratitude.

Brad Adamson Senior Vice President, Zions Bank

I found Davids book a treasure trove of not only things to avoid in building your business career but things to proactively DO. Davids The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning and his personal commitment to practice them have clearly led to a fantastic outcome for Fishbowl and its employees, partners, and customersand I am confident there a many more good things to come for all involved. I think that Davids book should be required reading for all businesspeople, but especially small business entrepreneurs.

Randy Pierson CEO, Strategic Solution Advisors, LLC

To be inside the Bowl is the best kind of culture shockan experience in camaraderie, zeal, professional hospitality, and joy. I believe The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning are the basis of this incredible and highly productive culture Fishbowl enjoysa positive philosophy that impacts its employees, partners, and customers in powerful ways. It is truly refreshing.

Joe Woodard Chief Executive Officer, The Woodard Consulting Group

In The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning , David and the entire Fishbowl team prove that there are intrinsic, time-tested ways to live and lead rooted in traits that will inevitably create personal and organizational growth. As a friend of the Bowl, Ive observed the non-negotiables in action from close range and have nothing but admiration for the culture of investment and growth that Fishbowl has created. The 7 Non-Negotiables are real, and they fuel real growth.

Rob Moore Vice President Client Services, Certiport, Pearson Vue

There are truly some things in life that are non-negotiable; David Williams has laid that out in convincing language. We are proud to be a Fishbowl partner and look forward to continuing our wonderful relationship.

Sal Cucinella Chief Executive Officer, Sharpe Concepts

The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning brings together many practical ideas one should consider when looking at organizational design and the interaction of a team. Building trust, showing loyalty and commitment, and highlighting the achievement of others through gratitude are all elements a great leader needs to master. This book reminds us that our personal interactions with those around us can turn something ordinary into something great. We must encourage and promote what is possible. It is only through these positive interactions with others that difficult and great things can be accomplished.

Jim Holm Executive Vice President, Certiport, Pearson Vue

Davids book reinforces the need for all of us to treat others as we would like to be treated. Through relevant storytelling he is able to weave the importance of honesty and integrity into personal conduct. In seldom seen fashion this book will help one self-evaluate both business and personal behavior and encourage positive changes.

Matt Peterson President and CEO, EFileCabinet

A must-read book for executives and managers trying to get the best from and for their employees. This is a poignant and powerful collection of insights from one of the great business and people leaders on what it takes to become a better CEO, manager, employee, father, or friend.

Peter Wride Director of Operations, Ascent Advisor

The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning came to life for me when I visited Fishbowl while writing an article for Forbes . Everything I encountered at the company was different. Employees werent just happy, they were empowered. The power of the principles is clear: nothing less than your happiness and success in life and career depend on mastering the 7 Non-Negotiables.

Devin Thorpe Champion of Social Good; Author of Your Mark on the World

Whether you are starting a company or an executive of a Fortune 100 company, David walks you through the 7 Non-Negotiables that will help you build a lasting company that cultivates world-class talent and achieves extraordinary results.

Burke Alder Vice President of Marketing, Lendio

Fishbowl is on FIRE in a very good way! Their socially conscious style of corporate responsibility is blazing a trail for other entrepreneurs to follow. The Fishbowl flame of success burns brightly. The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning is inspiring!

Anne R. Wairepo, PhD Director, Utah Valley University, Womens Success Center

There are very few people who celebrate their people and the accomplishments of their people. After visiting Fishbowl, getting to know their people and then reading this book, I can say most confidently that this is the written version of how their company family lives, values, works, and achieves. As you turn the pages you will feel that each non-negotiable is a core value that should be implemented immediately within your own life, workplace, and goals.

Leialoha Pakalani Assistant Director/Career Counselor, Woodbury School of Business/MBA, Utah Valley University

David is an inspiration and an example to everyone he comes in contact with. I can count many, many lessons from the 7 Non-Negotiables (such as Fail Up) that I now carry with me and that will continue to influence my decisions and future.

Cheryl Snapp Conner Managing Partner, Snapp Conner PR

I love The 7 Non-Negotiables of Winning ! In this ever-changing world it is great to see David and Mary solidly founded on timeless principles! I have seen the inside workings of Fishbowl and can attest to the joy that is found inside the Bowl!

Mike Lewis EVP Sales, AirComUSA/FaxPipe

I have had many different experiences where I have seen David and the Fishbowl family live these proven principles as they have run their business and it has had a profound effect on all that come in contact with them. As a friend and partner, it is great to associate with individuals that not only preach such practices, but live them every day.

Ben Bush President, Voonami, Inc.

It is often a rare event and a privilege during your career or life that you come across individuals such as David Williams and the Fishbowl team. Their unwavering belief in their team and how to apply the principles of Respect, Belief, Trust, Loyalty, Commitment, Courage, and Gratitude in this book are a true inspiration to all. This is something we should all strive for every day.