Praise: "Drive: Your Action, Your Impact, is nothing short of a manifesto on the power of personal and professional accountability in the affairs and desired outcomes of the individual. The writer goes far further than inspiring and encouraging others to take ownership of their potential, he didactically, logically, and methodically maps each connecting thought and step for readers on precisely how to powerfully do so." - Stephen Patterson, Dean, Faculty of Science, Trades, Technology, and Design, Fanshawe College, Canada. "A must read for anyone looking to move their career forward. 'Drive: Your Action Your Impact' covers topics such as creating your unique value proposition, aligning your skills to the ever-changing market space as well as many tips on how to rebuild your resume. There are many frameworks and models to augment the many ideas found throughout the book. Pick up a copy of this book and take your career where you want it to go." - Dr. David McKenna, DPM, PMP, CSM.
"Thanks to Prof. D1 for writing such an impactful book - DRIVE Your Action Your Impact. I am not an avid reader and when I picked up your book, I was pleased to see I did not stop reading until Chapter 3. When I placed the book aside all I could think of was I wish these experiences were shared with me before I started my career. This book stood out to me as a Lessons Learned from an experienced professional.
Many of the life suggestions writer noted are events I have also experienced. This book serves as a guide to how to navigate life and your career. I also appreciated that the book recognizes that there will be bumps in the road and we all need to reflect and learn from our ups and downs. I always share with my students; it is not a mistake until you have done it twice. This book also DRIVES the message you are in control of your career!" - Professor Nancy Engelhardt, 30+ years TD bank veteran.
"Drive: Your Action Your Impact is a calm voice of reason in today's chaotic workplaces. More than ever, organizations are bombarded with continuous change from every direction. Clients expect an excellent experience in every interaction. CEO's need to achieve measurable outcomes to remain relevant and profitable or sustainable. Staff want to be motivated by a sense of purpose, balance and autonomy. People have proven they are able to change: think smoking cessation, flossing, child car seats, working from home during COVID. We all have an early adopter within; it just needs a safe space to emerge.
This book can be the pocket coach for CEOs, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness and Organizational Development professionals, and individuals, whether employees (new grads, mid career or later career) or contractors. Author asks thoughtful, key questions in plain, unemotional language for those critical conversations, offers real examples of both successes and learning, offers practical templates to guide action and highlights how and why soft skills matter more than ever.
This book helps prepare each partner to come to the table with intention. Can workplaces be great again? Yes, where there's a collective will, there's a way. I typically scan a book first, highlighting certain passages to read later. From the Introduction, I was engaged to read every word. What a great gift for a new grad. This book is an investment in their future, a resource they can refer to at each step of their career regardless of employer.
It's an inspiring read which I highly recommend." - Lee Anderson (retired, HR Deloitte & TD Bank); Lee Anderson & Associates (Strategic HR, Organizational Effectiveness, Career Assessment and Coaching)
