Stepping Up: How Taking Responsibility Changes Everything - Brossura

"Insightful and inspired! Stepping Up reveals how all of us can create positive change in life and work."
--Marshall Goldsmith, world-renowned executive coach and author of the New York Times bestsellers Mojo and What Got You Here Won't Get You There

"This powerful, practical, life-changing book gives you the key to unlocking your full potential for greater success, achievement, and personal power in every area of your life."
--Brian Tracy, bestselling author of Eat that Frog! and Goals!

"The perfect book for the times in which we live...page after page of engaging stories, profound insights, and practical tips on how you can stand up and take responsibility for making something meaningful happen."
--Jim Kouzes, Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University, and coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge and Credibility

"John Izzo's book turns a simple idea into a powerful practice. Drawing on a lifetime of wise work with people who were rethinking their purpose in life, he shows how to step up to your own life. Be warned: stepping up changes everything. But I think you'll like how you turn out!"
--Richard Leider, bestselling author of The Power of Purpose and Repacking Your Bags

"Here's a book for all managers, leaders, parents, and pals who want to challenge themselves and others to grow, change, and make a mark on this earth. Izzo's warm, engaging style and compelling storytelling make this an easy read."
--Beverly Kaye, founder and CEO, Career Systems International, and
coauthor of Love 'Em or Lose 'Em and Love It, Don't Leave It

"Stepping Up is not a lecture but an inspiration! It is that rare book that will help your personal life, help you in your career, improve your business, and help change the world. This empowering book shows how, by taking responsibility for the major areas of our lives--family, work, community--we release tremendous energy and creativity to work for positive change."
--Duane Elgin, author of Voluntary Simplicity and The Living Universe

"This book compels us all to step up and draw on our courage to help realize positive change--either within our immediate circle of influence or in a wide-reaching manner. Once again, Dr. Izzo's research, unparalleled storytelling, and actionable advice present a gift that can significantly enrich our personal and professional lives."
--Josh Blair, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, TELUS

"The fastest ticket to success in career and life is to do something worth doing! That won't happen if you play it safe, point fingers at others, or act like a victim. As a senior HR executive, I have always found that you have to take a stand to make a difference. Stepping Up is filled with stories of people who stepped up, spoke up, took initiative, and made their companies (and the world) better. If you want to get ahead in your career then read this book and follow its advice."
--Brigid Pelino, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Tim Hortons Inc.

"Stepping Up is an insightful and timely read. John Izzo has delicately woven inspirational stories with practical examples of how any leader who chooses to step up and make a difference can truly make the world a better place."
--Ferio Pugliese, Executive Vice President, People and Culture, WestJet Airlines

"Stepping Up is an empowering, immensely freeing book based on an exquisitely simple concept. Izzo combines evidence-based insights with action-provoking stories of hope, reminding --Bob Peter, President and CEO, LCBO

Dr. John Izzo is the author of four books and a sought after advisor on soul in work and life. His best selling book Awakening Corporate Soul (now in its fifteenth printing) has sold over 250,000 copies. Each year he speaks at over 65 corporate and association events to over 50,000 attendees.