Accelerate - by Walter Bond & Antoinette Bond (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Daily emergencies sideline dreams. A thoughtful, strategic playbook turns them into reality.

Follow Anthony and Ricki's transformative journey from overwhelmed auto shop owners to strategic business leaders as they use a game-changing approach to reclaim their vision and passion and create a truly flourishing enterprise.

When athletes-turned-entrepreneurs Anthony and Ricki check into a quaint coastal bed-and-breakfast for a short getaway from the stressful operations of their auto shop, they find themselves in the company of a former football coach whose unconventional wisdom completely transforms their approach to leadership. Through muddy hiking trails, choppy boat rides, and late-night conversations on the porch, they discover that the principles of athletic success hold the key to rescuing their drowning business.

Accelerate takes you alongside this relatable, charming couple as they learn to build their own business "playbook," which is comprised of five critical phases that will change everything about how they operate: Analyze, Strategize, Organize, Prioritize, and Systemize. A messy hiking detour is an opportunity to learn the power of a strong strategy amid obstacles; a yacht captain's pre-launch checklist reveals the secret to proper business prioritization; a simple napkin drawing at the dinner table challenges traditional approaches to decision-making. Anthony and Ricki's thoughtful journey reveals timeless wisdom about leadership and management that any business leader can apply immediately to their own challenges.

Through relatable characters and memorable stories, Accelerate delivers profound business lessons that will stick with you long after the last page. Discover how a coach's wisdom can help you build a business that thrives--without sacrificing the dreams that made you start it in the first place.

About the Author

Walter Bond is a transformative force dedicated to unlocking human potential. Walter is not merely a motivational speaker; he is a strategic partner for organizations and individuals committed to unlocking their highest capabilities. His mission is singularly focused: to empower leaders and teams to become the absolute best versions of themselves, a philosophy born from his own extraordinary journey. Walter's foundational understanding of peak performance was forged on the demanding courts of the NBA. As a former professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, and Detroit Pistons, he defied conventional wisdom, transforming himself from an undrafted underdog into a starting player and gaining the firsthand experience that laid the groundwork for his insights into human potential. Today, Walter leverages this unique background to serve as an unparalleled authority on leadership, sales, and team dynamics. Walter's acclaimed works, including Swim!, Cultivate, and Accelerate, are not just books--they are blueprints for organizational and personal triumph. Partnering with his wife and business partner, Antoinette Bond, through The Bond Group and Peak Performers Huddle, Walter offers a comprehensive suite of coaching and development services. Together, they are building a legacy of excellence, empowering countless individuals and organizations to not just meet, but consistently exceed their goals.

Antoinette Bond is a highly experienced entrepreneur, certified business coach, and strategic advisor with over two decades of expertise in business leadership and development. As cofounder and CEO of Peak Performers Huddle, Antoinette has a proven track record of guiding entrepreneurs, executives, managers, and other professionals in achieving their goals and elevating their performance. Alongside her husband Walter Bond, Antoinette cofounded Peak Performers Huddle in 2019. This world-class training and development company is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to perform at their highest levels. Antoinette plays a crucial role in overseeing the company's operations, which includes creating a wide range of transformative online courses, books, videos, and audio content, as well as developing strategies to engage corporations, associations, and other prospective clients. Antoinette is also a recognized author, coauthoring impactful books with Walter Bond, including Cultivate and Accelerate. These works offer practical insights and frameworks for building high-performing teams, fostering a winning culture, and navigating the complexities of business growth. Her distinct gift as a business coach has earned her recognition, including being named JammTrain's Coach of the Year.