The Pit of Success - by Dave Jennings & Amy Leishman (Paperback)

About the Book

The Pit of Success provides leaders with the mindset and tools to succeed and be resilient in a fast-changing market.

Book Synopsis

The Pit of Success provides leaders with the mindset and tools to succeed and be resilient in a fast-changing market.

Review Quotes

"Powerful and practical...The Pit of Success is a must read for today's leaders. I highly recommend it! You will never have to worry about plateauing as a leader or an organization if you apply these principles. Jennings and Leishman give the mindset, skillset, and toolset every leader needs to accelerate their learning curve and grow their business."
-Sean Covey, President, FranklinCovey Education and New York Times Best-Selling Author

"Insightful and relevant...Backed by theory, grounded in research, and drawing on experience, this is a must use set of ideas. The Pit of Success gives leaders-and all people-the ability to reinvent, reimagine, and transform their future success. The engaging stories and useful tools provide a path for day-to-day actions."
-Dave Ulrich, New York Times Best-Selling author and #1 Most Influential Global HR Leader

"Relatable and applicable for everyone...no matter what stage you are in life or in your career. The Pit of Success takes the concept of the innovator's dilemma to a personal level and helps leaders to let go of what got them here and learn to lead for the new marketplace. This is going to be so helpful for so many people."
-Andrea Leszek, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Salesforce

"Highly recommend! The Pit of Success highlights, and helps anyone overcome, a critical dilemma: that your core skills and expertise can become a roadblock to overcoming your next challenge.The principles shared here will help you become a life-long learner who can overcome each new challenge."
-Jeff Dyer, Best-Selling Author, The Innovator's DNA

"Learning to learn is truly the master skill we all need. Jennings and Leishman offer powerful and practical tools to help us move through the pit of success with mastery and develop the mental strength we need to tackle the next set of challenges."
-Liz Wiseman, Best-Selling Author of Multipliers and Rookie Smarts

"An inspiring framework that delivers tangible results...The Pit of Success is an invaluable resource full of practical advice and tools that will help you find the courage to take on new challenges with vigor and overcome the fears of taking on demanding roles. I look forward to sharing with our leaders who have already significantly benefited from the trainings."
-Jayne Hart, Executive Vice President, Myriad Genetics

"Real personal growth requires leaving behind the very things that got you the success you've enjoyed so far, demanding that you take on unfamiliar tasks and roles that can feel scary and unrewarding. Jennings and Leishman's delightful new book helps you realize that everybody faces the same challenges and feelings - not just you - and offers straightforward practices to help you navigate."
-Rita McGrath, Best-Selling author of Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before they Happen

"Compelling and enlightening...the kind of book that stays with you over time. I have found as much benefit in both my personal and work life as any book I have read.I wish I would have understood this at the start of my career but fortunately I can apply it to my next pit of success."
-Bernie Tobin, General Manager, Natera-Precision Medicine

"Outstanding...Embracing The Pit of Success is a liberating and empowering experience that produces results. I now have a set of principles to apply to any challenge no matter how difficult. Growth lies in the Pit!"
-Thomas Walker, Senior Director, eBay

"Incredible...really well written! You will be convinced that you have what it takes to overcome your challenges and doubts. The Pit of Success helps you improve quicker and with less stress. The tools enable you to embrace your temporary incompetence and elevate your confidence, results, and expertise.Applicable to all at whatever stage in life or career.
-Frank Maylett, Chief Revenue Officer, In