I believe in creating the future you want.
Today is the official “Book Birthday” of The CEO’s Compass, and while we take a moment to celebrate, I am also looking toward the future.
The following is a letter written for the future leadership who have embraced The CEO’s Compass and every leader who has supported me and my vision along the way.
August 24, 2022
Dear Peace of Mind Leader,
I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to see how The CEO’s Compass has impacted so many leaders to find their True North or “Peace of Mind” based on the insights from the book. When I set out to write this book, it felt necessary to distill all my experience and hundreds of interviews into a resource for you. My intention starting November 2020 was to change the course of leaders one at a time. While many seek the validation of being a #1 Best Selling Author; that vision does nothing for the leader who needs a compass to get back on track.
I want to thank first and foremost the leaders who had the courage to see the value and invite me into your organizations. It takes vulnerability to have conversations about feeling off track, but you and your team were open to assessing and thinking differently. Thank you for allowing me a glimpse into your business.
To the professors who equipped their students with a new way to assess their leadership skills, thank you. In a business landscape that is ever-changing, I’m inspired by the passion of students and their mentors alike. I can only aspire to support leaders as they go beyond and strategy and focus on the humans behind high performing organizations.
I’m especially thankful for the leaders in the Professional Networking Organizations who found value in me speaking to your community. While the audience was engaged and afterwards we chatted and I signed a few books, the most compelling conversation happened as we were wrapping up the evening.
A young professional came up to me and started to thank me for the talk. Then they said: “For so long I worked hard in my job, obtained additional certifications and followed the advice of my manager on what I should do to get ahead. After listening to your talk, I realized my mindset and confidence was holding me back. All the hard work was not going to pay off until I shifted my mindset.”
These stories from one individual at a time are those that fuel me to continue to engage with anyone who feels off track and needs a compass. I’m grateful for all who supported me during this journey to enable me to grow so many leaders.
As we close out 2022 with these amazing stories, I reflect forward to seeing how many individuals we can impact by The CEO’s Compass and help more leaders get back on track in 2023. If you are that leader who wants to change the trajectory of your career, your team and your business, let’s talk!
Thank you to all and I wish you continued success.
Deborah A. Coviello
Founder of Illumination Partners and The Drop in CEO
Author of The CEO’s Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.
Resources
Good Reads
This book is due for release September 21, 2021, but as we project forward, I know this is going to be a game changer. I’m a fan of her work having read her three previous books and you should visit her website for great resources. Her most recent assessment resource based on The Long Game gives you a glimpse into this book.
Good Music
Victorious by Veigar Margeirsson
As you may have noticed, I’m a fan of epic songs that lift you to achieve your greatest results. Listening to his song and this artist always elevates my creativity and endless possibilities. I’d love to hear what you think of this music!
Good People
Dorie Clark
In the spirit of projecting into the future, I am thrilled to be able to interview Dorie as part of The Drop in CEO Podcast today! She may not realize it, but her books were instrumental in evolving my brand and goals as I navigated into entrepreneurship. I know I’ll be inspired by the conversation as I get to know the person as well as the inspiration behind her new book. I can’t wait to bring this conversation to you. Think about a person who has inspired you and have you let them know?