This Is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters

by Drew Dudley

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Based on his TEDx talk "Everyday Leadership (the Lollipop Moment)"--voted one of the 15 most inspirational TED talks of all time--This Is Day One is leadership expert Drew Dudley's guide to cultivating the behaviors that will help you to succeed and empower those around you.

If you're intimidated by the mystique surrounding leadership, this book is for you. Dudley simplifies leadership without denying its complexity, demonstrating that leadership in all its forms begins at the same clear and accessible place for everyone: what he calls "Day One."

Day One is when you discover, define, and start to consistently deliver on your foundational leadership values. Living that day over and over is what creates leaders, and Dudley provides the key tools necessary to craft and commit to your own personal Day One, including:

A step-by-step process designed to surface your core leadership values and embed them into your daily behavior


A roadmap to behavioral changes proven to increase commitment, pride, productivity, and happiness


Insights into key leadership values that drive performance and impact
Sharing the process that led him through battles with alcohol, obesity, and personal tragedy, Dudley shows you how to develop a relentless commitment to the daily behaviors that will make you a better executive, coach, or teacher, and how you can inspire others to do the same.


Most of the leadership on the planet comes from people who don't see themselves as leaders. This Is Day One shows you how to start changing that. Through the insights of leaders of all types--CEOs, elite athletes, cab drivers, custodians, and everyone in between--Dudley helps you understand what your Day One needs to look like, reminds you why you're a leader, and makes clear what you can do about it--starting today, on Day One.

Genres: Leadership, Business, Self Help, Nonfiction, Inspirational, Personal Development, Canada

272 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Queerwheels · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a self help book about leadership. We often think only certain people can be leaders. People in power, people with money, or maybe the best grades, etc. This book challenges that idea and says that every one can be a leader if they choose to and challenge themselves to be one. The driving attitude in the book is that every day is a new day, a new beginning to make a difference. We focus too much on the big things that change the world and are systematically ignoring leadership all around us because we define leadership too narrowly.

This book taught me many things but the most significant is that you can make a difference if you choose to. That's it. There's no qualifiers that say only certain people can do this. All you have to do to make a difference is to choose to and put it into action. This book not only helps challenge your thinking, it also provides ways to put these actions into practice in your life.

The only problem I had with this book is that I quickly discovered I absolutely could not allow myself to read it before bed. This is because reading it motivated me to go and do my part to change the world which is not what I need when I'm trying to calm my mind down enough to sleep. Honestly this is a fantastic problem to have.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a leader, wants to be a leader, or thinks they can't be a leader. I recommend this book to anyone willing to challenge the way they think and go through their lives to better themselves. I give it 5/5 stars!

[AJ Payne · Rating 4 out of 5]

As in most cases, I found this book about leadership to be inspiring. It makes me want to do better and be better.

What I liked a lot about this one is that it provided a good road map to get there. Or at least, I found it to be a good roadmap. I liked the behavior/question nature of the plan - pick a value, and make sure you practice it every day by asking yourself how you did so. For example, in the book the author uses the value ‘Impact’ and to try to embody that value every day he has to ask himself ‘what did I do today to recognize someone else’s leadership?’ Which forces him to take some sort of action to answer that question. And built over time, day one by day one, you live and embody your most important values. I really like that. I also like the philosophy that every day is day one, so you’re always excited and eager, you haven’t messed up, you’re ready to forget yesterday and focus on today, every day.

I just really liked it.

[Chad Horenfeldt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Provided a new approach to how I view myself and my surroundings.

I read this book at the perfect time in my life. I was looking for a fresh view on how I perceived myself and this book helped me learn a few things that I sort of new but hadn’t come to grips with. It first taught me that I need to be more courageous. I can’t truly grow without courage. I need to push myself more.

Through the values exercise, I exposed one of my core values that I should have recognized. I can now better deal with it and leverage it. It helped me better understand the “why” behind some of my previous journaling.

Above that, the idea of Day One is really interesting. It’s something that I can better leverage for my team when we’re going through a major change.

I’m addition, I found the book well written and entertaining. It was an easy read and impactful which is why I have it the high rating.

[Rhiannon Sibley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly to start I was really enjoying the book, but it lost something part way through. If you have seen his Ted Talks he is amazing, and those same stories are in the book but they didn't capture my attention like when you see and hear him tell them. The book wasn't every thing I had hoped it would be, but in the end I did enjoy it and plan to apply the principles to my daily life.

[Aryaman Sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ardently feel that everyone should read this book, it is something that I relate to very much! The book provides a perspective on a different type of leadership; not the typical ones that describe big bosses or celebrities. It gives the reader the skills, ideas, motivation and personalised guide to become a better leader, a better person and possibly more successful.

[Anna Adoue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book full of stories of real people that without knowing, made someone's live better.
It's the first book that I've actually already started to put into practice. Doesn't matter whether you manage people or not, this book is definitely for everybody. I enjoyed every single page. Cried, laughed and learned a lot. Eye opener and soul feeder.

[Matthew · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn’t finish.

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t think of a better gift for anyone in my life.

[Jung]

A toolkit for developing consistent personal leadership skills.

On her first day at Mount Allison University, a young woman was intimidated by the noise and bustle of campus life. She was just about to go home and quit. But as she lined up in the queue of other freshmen, a student made a joke: he handed the guy next to her a lollipop and prompted him to make advances to the beautiful girl next to him. The whole scene was so awkward, you just had to laugh. 

It was the author Drew Dudley who handed out the lollipop. For him, the episode was no big deal. But years later, the woman told him that his joke had convinced her that it was a bad idea to go home. A little lollipop had set off a chain of events that eventually led to her graduation.

This first “lollipop moment” illustrates the power of everyday leadership. And, whether we see it or not, small decisions can have a big impact. In this book of Dudley’s This is Day One, we’ll explore personal daily behaviors that can empower change and help you become the person you want to be. 

So, how do you become someone who makes a difference while staying true to yourself? It begins with establishing a personal leadership culture – the kind that reflects your reality and expectations. We’ll discuss leadership values, ask probing questions, and learn how to live every day as Day One.

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You need a leadership philosophy.

Many leaders try to wing it. But to be a successful leader, you have to know your goals – only then can you develop a strategy. Without a plan, you’ll be flailing around, hoping to get lucky. So, if you’re serious about making a difference, you need to break down and identify your leadership values and philosophy. 

Unsurprisingly, leaders with a philosophy are more successful. For instance, they score 135 percent higher on trust metrics. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership, developing a personal philosophy is a perfect place to start. By considering your values and goals, you create rules to guide your actions and help you make good decisions.

Deep value questions help you figure out what kind of leader you want to be – not what others expect you to be. Values guide our decisions, whether it’s about what to wear, watch, or study.

Have you ever seen The Truman Show? It’s a film about a guy who’s entirely unaware that his life is a TV show and everyone around him is an actor. Now, imagine you’re the protagonist and people are watching you for 30 days. Which values would you hope the audience identifies in you? Here’s a list – choose three of them: accountability, creativity, integrity, positivity, respect, and vision. 

It might seem impossible to sum up everything you are into three parts. However, if you write down your values, you’ll eventually figure out what drives you. Note that these are only surface values. We’ll have to dig much deeper to get reality to match your perception.

Discovering values means considering what’s most important to you in any given situation. Say you’re trying to decide whether or not to take on a new job. You might accept it if it means being able to spend more time with your family. Other values that could come into play are authenticity – Are you being true to yourself? – and courage – Are you willing to take on a new challenge? In the end, only you can know your key values and how they’ll affect your choices. 

If you want to be a good leader, you need to know who you are and what you believe in. A strong leadership philosophy is rooted in values. They help you align decisions with your priorities. Great leaders know they have to set a good example. So they don’t just talk about their values – they live by them.

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Influential leaders share six core values.

Imagine what it would be like if all of your past actions, good and bad, were erased – and you didn’t have time to take things for granted or worry about the things you couldn’t change. You’d focus on today, ensuring everything you do aligns with who you want to be. 

This is Day One.

It might sound scary, but starting over can be freeing. It lets you redefine yourself and gives you the chance to build the life you want. In committing to the Day One philosophy, you keep your mind on your goals and make steady progress toward them. Typically, you’ll bring these six key values with you.

First, leaders must make an impact. One way to cultivate impact is to recognize the leadership of others. Without this, it’s difficult to effect positive change. Show your trust and respect for people by identifying their unique leadership qualities.

Second, anyone in charge of something needs to have courage. Leaders must be willing to take chances and try new things, even if there’s a risk of failure. Why? Because you can’t learn and grow if you don't take risks. Your methods become outdated and obsolete.

Third, true leaders empower others to believe in their own abilities and potential. They work to help others; as a result, they feel capable and valued.

Fourth, it’s vital to be able to make quick decisions in the face of a crisis. That's next-day leadership. However, ensuring this doesn't become your default position is more important. Day One leaders understand that their followers are essential to their success. They are committed to the personal and social growth of those around them. Growth keeps you from being stuck in next-day mode, where you’re reacting to change rather than being proactive.

Fifth, a leader knows how to rise above the chaos and keep their cool – to elevate instead of escalate. They treat everyone with respect and show class, no matter what. They know small acts of kindness can make a big difference, so they go out of their way to be kind. If you want to be a respected leader, act with class.

And finally, it’s important to have self-respect. This isn’t the same thing as being narcissistic or egotistical; it’s having a healthy appreciation for yourself. Paralympian Stephanie Dixon has competed in Athens, Sydney, and Beijing. She’s won 17 medals and set five world records despite having one leg. Stephanie tells a story about wearing a prosthetic leg to school. It irritated her, slowed her down, and caused her pain. However, she believed she should keep wearing prostheses to please others . . . until she realized she was prioritizing their needs over her own. Stephanie now uses crutches and lives authentically as a result. Leaders who respect themselves inspire others to do the same.

These six values contribute to both personal and professional success. Furthermore, the ripple effect from embodying these values benefits countless other people too. So, now that you’ve learned the key values, let’s look at how to embed them into a Day One leadership culture.

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Develop your personal leadership culture.

Culture influences our behavior. When someone violates a cultural norm, the reaction is swift. For example, in 2022, singer Harry Styles was chastised for his unconventional fashion choices. Similarly, people who don’t follow Covid’s mask-wearing rules are often publicly shamed. While it may be tempting to dismiss customs as something over which we have no control, the truth is that we can shape our own culture. 

When it comes to developing a personal culture of leadership, pay attention to your actions. The key is to keep asking questions. You can use a peculiar phenomenon known as the question-behavior effect to ensure repeated positive behavior. This phenomenon compels you to evaluate your actions and change them in the future if needed. Knowing that your actions reflect your values enables you to generate the powerful momentum needed to achieve your most significant goals.

Let’s pick a value – for instance, impact. You can define impact as “a commitment to creating experiences that make others feel better after interacting with me.” Next, you need to embody your definition in the form of a question. Ask yourself, What have I done today to recognize someone else’s leadership? By framing the question like this, you leave little room for yes-or-no answers. But we’ll go into more detail on forming leadership questions later.

Prioritize and commit to answering the impact question every day for a week. Search for leaders from the past and present. This could be anybody – a coach, teacher, parent, or even a warmhearted hot dog-vendor. Day One is a pledge to create experiences that make others feel good about engaging with you. So, create another value question and use it as an opportunity to demonstrate your Day One leadership culture on a daily basis.

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Ask the edge-of-the-bed question if you want to grow.

Great leaders aren’t perfect. They don’t have all the answers. Sometimes, the best way to shine is to reflect the light of others.

Imagine your child is about to leave the nest. It’s the last night they’ll sleep at home, and you’re sitting on the edge of their bed to say good night. They ask you a question: “What single life lesson has had the greatest impact on your happiness?” What would your answer be?

Use this edge-of-the-bed question to elicit people's stories. You’ll gain knowledge while helping others identify what they can teach. It’s a great way to learn about leadership – and it’s a constant reminder that we can find it anywhere.

Take a few minutes at the end of each day to reflect. Ask yourself, What did I do today to increase the chance that someone would learn something? What will boost my productivity tomorrow? Plan and work hard to keep growing at a healthy rate. Edge-of-the-bed questions motivate and reward us, reminding both parties why we matter.

OK, now it’s your turn to create your edge-of-the-bed advice. Make a list of 30 life insights that you believe could help others. To start, think about the advice you've gotten that has helped you in the long run. How would you explain it?

Think about the backstory: Is there a takeaway? What problems does the advice help people avoid? What new perspectives might it create? As you review your list, core values will emerge.

Almost every insight you gain comes from something you did or failed to do. From this, you can reverse-engineer your values. Consider each insight for a moment, and then complete this statement with your value: If someone followed this advice, they would do a better job embodying . . . 

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Mining your best and worst days helps match reality with perception.

Think about the two worst moments of your life. The times you fell short – when you were the furthest away from how you see yourself. It's not usually a place you want to visit. But do it anyway! Grab a piece of paper. Rather than expressing how you feel, explain what happened and why you feel that way. This quick exercise will help you delve deeper into your core values.

Now write down your two happiest life moments. It could be when you achieved something remarkable or showed strength in the face of adversity. How proud are you of the two situations you’re most pleased with? 

You'll likely realize the disappointment in the first scenario results from deeply violated personal values.

As previously discussed, leaders must create and identify core values. These principles will guide everything you do, from communicating to making decisions. Keep asking yourself questions on a daily basis to ensure your actions reflect your values – and to remain committed to progress. This is how you train for Day One leadership.

To identify the core values of the worst and best moments you identified earlier, finish the following sentence: “If I take this insight to heart, I will [insert your value here] better.” Four important values will immediately become clear – because strong encounters like these expose our true selves. 

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To put your leadership values into action, ask yourself specific and action-oriented questions about your life and work. So, for example, instead of asking, “Am I being honest with myself?” you could ask, “What can I do to be more honest in my interactions with others?” Let’s use the value of empowerment as another example. “Did I help somebody succeed today?” is a broad question. It’s easy to respond “yes” without identifying any actions. So let’s make the question more specific: “How did I help somebody succeed today?”

When you answer action-oriented questions every day, you’ll start to figure out which of these questions give you the most options, fit best into your life, and get you most excited.

[Ashley Jane Barlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how practical and insightful this book is! When Drew started talking about how we have a checklist and order of things we are supposed to do in our lives, I was like, "Yes! I totally live my life like that!"
I found this book to be relatable and inspiring. If you are looking to make changes to your life but you don't know where to start, this book is a great place to begin.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book - good take aways - I will re-read in the future.

[Fabiana Garcia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Can I give 0 stars to this book? A self centered / self help book with one or two good passages that could be transmitted in a 1 page report. The guy is not inspiring, seemed rather problematic to me.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was something about this book that rang as disingenuous to me.

There’s a lot of upper middle class drive to succeed/competitiveness and the related pride is in here. Dudley acknowledges this is his roots and he’s trying to grow beyond that, with lots of examples of how he has both succeeded and failed at it. It smacks of “white man executive”, but, honestly, a lot of my beefs with this is the attitude that exists in people who have been raised where university was the only answer (totally me and many people I know as well). It feels like this is targeted to those people that are still aiming for the corner office. I wonder how this would be received by the amazing cashier in the “leaders are everywhere” option.

Saying that, there are a lot of great ideas in this and I know many people who could really grow by implementing these steps. I don’t see myself implementing the daily questions, but I may do the “side of the bed” exercise to examine my values. As someone with privacy as a core value I really prefer that to Simon Sinek’s “tell stories to an acquaintance to find your Why” approach.

[Lynette · Rating 5 out of 5]

2019 for me was all about habit formation, habit tracking, habit hacking, Bullet journaling, daily checkins, etc.

It was great but it was missing a connection to my why, my vision for myself and the values that are important to me. I needed help with defining action oriented values that I could, similar to a habit, reflect and act on daily.

The book is a godsend in that it tackles those two areas - daily action + value. The title reminds us that we don’t need to reach a 30 day checkmark to start embodying the values described in the book!

What does this book have:

This book has an appendix of values- which is what I found on the web first that led me to the purchase.
It defines the authors values and why and how those came to be. It provides action oriented framework for the definitions of those values. It provides an outline for how you can define your own values and several reflection exercises that help you hone in on the values you manifest vs the aspirational values you inspire to be/show.


Cant wait to share some of these exercises with loved ones!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would! A friend said it was a good book, so even though I didn't think it would apply to me too much as a stay at home mom, I picked it up.

This book talks about leadership in a way that makes it applicable to literally everyone. I felt so motivated while reading and often had to stop to jot down notes on how I would use what I read in my personal life. The concept of treating every day like day one is empowering! It gives you permission to make a mistake, and start fresh with your goals each day, regardless of what happened yesterday. The focus on your own personal values really resonated with me. The book gives so many examples of how you can live up to them by asking yourself action questions each day. I've already given myself my first action question and have dedicated a notebook to answering the question for myself each evening.

The author has a really pleasant writing style as well. He's a great story teller. Overall, I really liked this book a lot.

[An Engaged Social Welfare Champion · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have all grown up watching high profile individuals standing on a stage, behind a podium, or their unwavering support for a cause that demanded our attention. We watch in awe and admiration as they committed to making positive changes in the lives of others. That is what we have seen as leadership. Drew Dudley’s book inspires readers to tap into his or her own leadership potential.

In an exceptional fashion of storytelling combined with life experiences and thought provoking questions, Dudley challenges his readers to redefine what most of us know and understand as leadership. In a non-intimidating fashion, Dudley takes his readers through his lived experiences and enlightenment of the complex but simple concept of leadership.

By the end of this book, readers will not only have a better understanding of their own personal leadership values, but know how to take an active role in creating more impact to all those they interact with.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

This wasn't my first time reading about leadership - but it was certainly the most interesting time. I took entire courses on training and leadership during my Master's degree, but this whole system is revolutionary, approachable, and applicable to anyone - NOT just CEOs or managers.

Drew Dudley's fun and conversational tone in this book and his ability to share personal anecdotes and other stories definitely illustrated his message in a unique and highly readable way.

I don't always turn to non-fiction in my reading life, but I am so happy that I picked this up and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for some extra motivation to start your own day one and live life to the fullest, regardless of who you are or where you hope to go.

Drew Dudley's Ted Talk is also excellent and a good place to start if you are wondering if this book is for you. https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley...

Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette Books for the ARC of this book.

[Rhiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely brilliant book! Drew Dudley spoke at LSE a few years ago and what he said then changed my life. He is probably the most inspiring person I have met and I am thrilled he put his insights into a book. And what a book!
Through an exceptional style of storytelling, Drew provides readers with a simple step-by-step guide on how to be a leader starting today. He does so through amusing and astounding anecdotes and with a clear and refreshing structure. The book challenges your way of thinking and the idea that only CEOs and managers are leaders. Define your values and operationalise them. The secret: Every day is Day One to make a difference in your own and other people's lives. It is that simple. And this book shows you exactly how to do it. I honestly cannot recommend this book enough. You should read it!

[Alex Mulligan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m often hesitant to read books on leadership as they often come to the same conclusion or use the same stories. His book was different.

Duddley spoke at lengths about how anyone can be a leader, and backed that up with every day examples. Duddleys stories and key point - lead each day as if it’s your first- was a refreshing read and something easy to co-opt in my own leadership style.

I really enjoyed the points Duddley makes throughout his book (more of a guide), and I thought some of the insights he brought from everyday leaders were great. Points such as build 5 year momentum instead of 5 year goals were unique, while points on empowering others, and seek growth were explained in readable everyday terms.

[Daniel MacKinnon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid framework on leadership and finding ways to show gratitude. Feels genuine when saying looking to show leadership in a-typical situations (ex. not always "the boss" could be the janitor who shows leadership).
Take aways:
- avoid considering yourself or others as "just a ..."
- actionable items include: choosing 3 things that help you be a better leader by taking action on your key values: for me being accountable, dependable, and being more appreciative.
- our goal should be to get better at making others around us better (we can have great influence in small moments ex. thanking the cashier
- Goal would be to try to talk more with "strangers"
- Goal would be to seek out moments of failure, or really asking for things that may not seem possible or comfortable

[Kendall Griffin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as a part of my career development internship passion project. My introduction to Drew Dudley was his Lollipop Theory Ted Talk - which he even notes in his book. I loved how canon Dudley was in his style of writing in conjunction with leadership discussion. I think we often separate professionalism and leadership from our personal lives, but I like to think as humans we have no capability of fully separating ourselves from work and our personal life. I found Dudley's actionable exercises on defining what leadership is to me very insightful. I used this book as a foundation for a values workshop I hosted, and I think a lot of the exercises and examples he provides would be beneficial in many different spaces - career related or not.

[Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a motivational book that challenges you to treat every day as the first day of your life. Drew Dudley focuses on small daily commitments and values-based choices rather than grand efforts or big positions, which makes his advice practical and easy to apply. He even recognizes that you will not reach every goal fully but progress is progress and you should revel in your successes and enjoy the journey, learning along the way. This was easily one of my favorite motivational books of the year—I liked how it mixes inspiring stories with clear, simple steps for personal growth. It’s the kind of book that makes you stop, reflect, and realize leadership isn’t about someday—it’s about what you do right now.

[Josh Merlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'll share the review that I posted on Amazon.ca

Having had the opportunity to hear him speak previously at a conference, I was excited to get my hands on this book. He definitely didn't disappoint, as the book provides real life, practical examples of how people can have an impact on those around you. If you are looking for easy to understand examples of how to have a greater impact in your workplace, organization or in your community, I highly recommend you check out this book.

His easy to read writing style makes this book a perfect option for those who are not looking for your garden variety leadership tomes.

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up for a work-related project and had pretty low expectations since I'm not usually into self-help books, but I ended up really enjoying it.

A lot of the quotes and stories he used for where he got his insights from seemed pretty exaggerated (or quite cleaned up for packaging it into a book), but it didn't really bother me too much. I liked the appendices with all the values and definitions and want to spend some time really trying out his method. I really appreciated the little summaries at the end of each of his values chapters with example questions and ways to put each of them into action.

[Tom Burkholder · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the book This Is Day One, author Drew Dudley tells of his journey to make each day important through our daily decisions. Dudley writes “The greatest impact you will have on the people around you and the organizations of which you are a part will almost always be a result of the unplanned consequences of your everyday actions.”
This was a good read with some very interesting stories. I would recommend this book. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Megan Wambolt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great PRACTICAL leadership book! Lots of great sections with simple questions that will stick with you as you go through your day and are faced with moments to be a ‘leader’. Drew takes being a leader from something you get assigned one day (when you hit some big achievement) into something that you can be today. We are all leaders with all the people in our lives, whether we have realized it or not.

Great read for people long into their career or at the very beginning. Both can put into practice today. Loved it!

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up after watching the Lollipop Moment Ted Talk video as part of the Positivity Project at the school where I work. Wow! The stories make me more fully embrace something I already believed in even more: it’s everyday leadership we need more of in this world. I want to more fully embody that as an educator and to teach my students to believe that they are leaders. Each and every one of them. Great book! I plan to work through the process in these pages more completely, but loved every page of this book. Inspiring and “doable”!

[Martine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not usually a fan of self-help books. They tend to tell you how to be. This the exception. Day One is more about finding who you want to be and how to make yourself accountable for daily progress. I read through the fist 175 pages quickly and then put it down closer to the end when it was time to start putting work in. (Not great, but typical for me.) But I came back because it really resonated with me.

[❀ Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great practical ideas for leadership and making the world a better place through making a difference for yourself and others. I was looking forward to this book after seeing "the lollipop moment" from a TEDx event.

I also appreciated that the author himself narrated the book for the audio version and was very open and honest about his own struggles while sharing stories of the impact of others who helped him along the way.

[Eloisa Villamora · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has very actionable insights which can be very life-changing. I thought I bought a book that had no use for me when I read first chapter but that was just me being cocky about what I know. I love it, I'm glad I pushed through reading the succeeding chapters. After reading it, it hasn't changed my actions yet as I have not started doing its action plans yet but it has definitely changed my perspective not just about leadership but more about life.