Scott Deming - Powered by Purpose: Identify Your Values, Discover Your Purpose, and Build Success for Life!

I spent 16 years working for the FBI, CIA and ATF, teaching thousands of law enforcement agents how to decipher fact from fiction. Now, I teach millions in the public how to do the same. In his amazing new book, Scott shows you how to read, understand, and surround yourself with people who will help make both your personal and your professional life very fulfilling and very prosperous.

JANINE DRIVER , New York Times bestselling author of You Say More Than You Think and You Cant Lie to Me

This book is both smart and wise. Through multiple case studies, Scott shows us how caring, thoughtful leaders understand that their values and character will, in the long run, forge their careers and lives into a productive and happy future. Parents, students, and those of us trying to become better leaders should all consider this an important read.

DON BISHOP , Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Enrollment, University of Notre Dame

It took about three paragraphs for me to get completely hooked by Scott Demings new book. With a distinctive and compelling perspective on what matters most in business, this book will make a positive difference in your work and your life.

JOE CALLOWAY , author of Be The Best At What Matters Most

Scott has been successful for years by following a practice of connecting values to his daily life, whether its leading a business, sharing his message, or connecting people to the important cause of child safety. This book will quickly connect with you and open your eyes to the true meaning and formula for lasting success.

KATE CARR , CEO, Safe Kids Worldwide

Ive worked with Scott Deming over the years and have personally seen his processes turn our bottom line into profits. His new book is laced with ideas and steps to help you create a truly profitable and powerful network of likeminded people for your personal and professional life.

JIM DAGOSTINO , Vice President, Trane Heating & Cooling

In nearly fifty years of building and operating my company, I have never lost sight of what we do, or doubted what has made us prosper: our everyday values and the purpose that drives us to be a good place to work. Scotts new book, Powered by Purpose, will help you understand why some organizations are so much better and more successful than others. Read the book and reap its rewards.

ERIC MOWER , Chairman and CEO, Eric Mower & Associates

If you have your core purpose and values clearly defined, honed your leadership, reached the pinnacle and perfected life, then this book is NOT for you. Its for the rest of us who need Scotts insights to achieve our purpose and get to the next level of performance. GET THIS BOOK!

JOHN HARTMANN , CEO, True Value

Scott Deming brings insight and discipline to finding success in business as well as life. Scott shows how the three CsCommunication, Coordination, and Cooperationcan make any business a winner. His new book is a must read.

RON BARR , CEO and host of Sports Byline, USA Network

This is an important book for business leaders. Scott nails it. Until you define your purpose, you can never attain real success. This book helps you build a business that allows you to more rapidly achieve a meaningful purpose in your life.

MATT MICHEL , CEO, Service Nation Inc., One of the Top Five Business Advisors in the Residential Air Conditioning Industry
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Ebook ISBN: 978-1-62634-126-5

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To Amaya

Thank you for the daily inspiration.

Oh, how we miss you.

First and foremost, I wish to thank and acknowledge my wife Deborah, for her unwavering support for this book. This project, like every project in my life would not see fruition if it werent for my dedicated partner. I love you.

A very special thank you goes to Mia Wood for her wonderful research and editing skills. She is tireless and has the patience of a sainta necessary attribute when working with me.

I greatly appreciate the invaluable contributions from Dennis Mehiel and Howard Schmidt, who both participated in my business podcast, and allowed me to use our conversations and their brilliant insights. Many will learn from these two gentlemen.

I want to thank The Davey Tree Company for allowing me to use a treasured document within these pages that has been their corporate compass for so many years. Hopefully, it will guide others as well.

Thank you, Greenleaf Book Group! What a wonderful experience it has been working with such a group of professionals. Your guidance and patience is so greatly appreciated. From design to editing to distribution, it has been top shelf the entire way. Thank you Alan Grimes, Brian Phillips, Amber Hales, Hobbs Allison, Steve Elizalde, Linda ODoughda, Thom Lemmons, Joan Tapper, Rachael Brandenburg, Emilie Lyons, and Chantel Stull. What a team!

Finally, I simply wish to thank all of the companies and individuals highlighted throughout this book who serve as a source of inspiration and example. I am always in awe of those who possess the unique combination of brilliance, compassion, and empathy. It is these people who let their values guide them to their purpose that I will forever look up to and be grateful for.

I t was approximately 6:30 on the evening of September 11, 2012. I had just sat down in an airport terminal restaurant and taken a bite of my sandwich and a sip of beer when my wife called.

Hi, honey! I said happily.

Hi! Deb said. Im just calling to say Im on my way to Philly to pick you up.

I had just finished a half-day training program for AT&T in Dallas, Texas, and was awaiting my next flight to Philadelphia. My wife, Debbie, and I had plans to meet there and then drive to Atlantic City, where I had another speaking engagement for a bank group the following afternoon. We were going to spend an extra day after my event to have some fun.

I cant wait to see you, I said. Ill call you as soon as the plane touches down.

We hung up. Less than thirty minutes later, as I stood in line to board the plane, my phone rang again. Before I had a chance to say anything, I heard my wifes frantic screams. I immediately thought she was hurt.

Slow down! I yelled. Whats wrong?

She continued screaming and rambling, as I tried desperately to understand what she was saying. Finally, I heard it. Amayas dead! she screamed. Shes dead!

I was dumbfounded. This was impossible. Our granddaughter, not yet three years old, could not be dead. What? What are you talking about?

She screamed again, Amayas dead!

I stood there, stunned and numb as people moved past me onto the plane. That was the longest, worst moment of my entire life, which turned into the longest, worst week Ive ever experienced.