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W�������� ������ MADE TO THRIVE FOR “As a CEO, you may be bombarded with a never-ended barrage of ideas to improve your effec�veness. With everything you learn and implement, there seems to be another around the corner. In Made to Thrive, Brad Giles compresses years of hands-on experience and study, coaching CEOs to be more effec�ve, into a concise manual that you can follow step-by step. Not only does he outline what to do, he links it to what really ma�ers for your company: your firm’s performance.” —KAIHAN KRIPPENDORFF Founder, Ou�hinker and author of Outthink the Competition, Hide A Dagger Behind A Smile and Way Of Innovation N�� Y���, N�� Y��� “Growing a business to be more purposeful, meaningful and useful in the world is a big goal for many of us CEOs. But, how do you do it? Well, one of the answers is that you’ll need to grow your own knowledge, skill and understanding of how to be an effec�ve CEO first. Brad Giles’ model to help us CEOs assess our skills and then take ac�on to move from good to great is the prac�cal and powerful guide I wish I had much earlier in my career.” —TRISTAN WHITE CEO and Founder, The Physio Co and author “Culture is Everything” M��������, A�������� “As a CEO it’s o�en lonely at the top. Made to Thrive provides a clear blueprint on how to be a great CEO and how to make a bigger difference in a world full of disrup�on. Brad is a highly talented and experienced execu�ve coach. His coaching together with the � roles outlined in Made to Thrive have helped Aventus scale up significantly and given me a blueprint on how to be a great CEO. “ —DARREN HOLLAND CEO, Aventus group S�����, A�������� “As a CEO of ��+ years and now as a Coach to High Growth CEOs worldwide – this book is a must read for every CEO. Brad has done an excellent job in laying out clear and immediate ac�on steps to realize a GREAT return on all your efforts as a CEO. This CEO playbook will ensure you are providing maximum results for your business.” —SHANNON BYRNE SUSKO Serial Entrepreneur, Strategic Execu�on Expert, and Best-Selling Author The Metronome Effect and 3HAG WAY V��������, B������ C������� “Made to Thrive is a very powerful resource for CEOs looking to become more effec�ve.” —TIM CLARKSON Managing Director, Chas Clarkson S�����, A�������� “Brad’s extensive knowledge and ability to get to the root of issues has yielded wonderful results.” —DARREN KAM Managing Director, Construc�ve Media P����, A�������� “Made to Thrive nails the key requirements for effec�ve leadership in business. This book makes a perfect reference for those wan�ng to create great companies. It dis�ls some of the best research in this area and applies it sensibly and prac�cally. The simplicity of language, and, direct approach, makes it ideal for everyone to read, re-read and refer to o�en. The tools offer real examples of how to apply the principles of leadership as a CEO. As a CEO myself, I will use this book regularly and ensure I cover all aspects of each of Made to Thrive. I am impressed with this book and recommend it highly.” —STEVE STANLEY Director, WA CEO Ins�tute P����, A�������� “For all enlightened and dedicated CEOs looking to not just grow a great company, but also develop themselves as an inspiring and effec�ve leader, Made to Thrive is a must read. Brad Giles’ five part framework and accompanying exercises, as well as his compelling stories, help you evaluate your strengths and your weaknesses as a CEO. Then, he gives you the tools to put in place an ac�on plan to leverage your talents and grow yourself – as well as your organiza�on.” —CHERYL BETH KUCHLER Founder and President, CEO Think Tank® P�����������, P����������� “I found Made to Thrive confron�ng in terms of what I am not doing, exci�ng because of the possibili�es it opens up, and honest because it does not beat around the bush. But above all, prac�cal because it confidently and succinctly establishes the ra�onale for ac�ons and provides tools to do them.” —RAGHAV MEHRA CEO, Denver Technology P����, A�������� “If you’re looking to take your impact as a leader to a higher level then Made to Thrive is a step-by-step handbook explaining how to do just that. Brad is an insigh�ul and thought provoking coach who will make you look at things from a different perspec�ve, and challenge you to greatness.” —HAZEL JACKSON CEO, Biz Group D����, U����� A��� E������� “Brad has been working with our leadership team in developing our strategic plan. Brad is precise, quickly sees past a smoke screen and helps us be real about what is required to make change to improve. He has been able to challenge our ideals, keep us accountable for our promises and bring a clearer strategic direc�on that will set the business founda�ons for many years to come.” —TONY POOLE CEO, Parasyn B�������, A�������� “Brad is a ba�le-tested field general of entrepreneurship and business coaching who has redefined the path to success for busy CEOs with a step- by-step prac��oners guide on how and why to redefine your role as a leader, and ul�mately what success means to you.” —TOBI LAWRENCE-WARD Managing Director, Abaxa P����, A�������� “I have the privilege of working with Brad who leads the development of our strategic plan and the facilita�on of our annual and quarterly workshops. Since we’ve been working with Brad we have seen a great shi� in the way we operate our business. Brad has shared a wealth of knowledge with our execu�ve team and helped us priori�se our goals and become disciplined in achieving them.” —CARLY COHEN Director, Maple Event Group M��������, A�������� “Having been in communica�on with Brad throughout his journey of authorship and a significant �me as a Premium Business Coach; and then experiencing his work on Made to Thrive, I am both impressed and delighted for the clarity, prac�cality and ac�onability of what he has created in content, story and tools for CEOs.” —KEITH CUPP Founder and CEO, Gravitas Impact Premium Coaches P�������, O����� “Brad has been working with our team in developing our strategic plan and facilita�ng strategic workshops for many years. Brad has challenged us, kept us accountable and brought a clearer strategic direc�on that has set the business founda�ons for years to come. Made to Thrive is an excellent resource for any leader and the concepts can be applied to any business, at any �me for near immediate results!” —DAMIAN COLLINS Managing Director, Momentum Wealth and President REIWA P����, A�������� “Made to Thrive is a simple and powerful resource for any leader that is wri�en in a manner which both respects the reader and provides a direct path to ac�on and real results!” —KEVIN LAWRENCE Founder, Lawrence & Company Growth Advisors Inc. and author “Your Oxygen Mask First” V��������, B������ C������� “Made to Thrive is a simple and effec�ve prac��oners guide on how to create a greater impact, and where to focus as a leader.” —ADAM TAYLOR Managing Director, TCD group of companies P����, A�������� “Made to Thrive provides a clear roadmap to extraordinary performance for those who lead or aspire to lead high growth firms. Brad Giles has produced a prac�cal, ac�onable framework for CEOs to improve their effec�veness and accelerate profitable, sustainable growth.” —MARK E. GREEN Speaker, Strategic Advisor, Coach and Author of Activators: A CEO’s Guide to Clearer Thinking and Getting Things Done W�����, N�� J����� “Brad’s work with the Geographe team and myself has been hugely valuable over the years and Made to Thrive is a great progression on the work we’ve done, providing a high level, no-nonsense look at what to focus on, and in what order. Then when you think you’re done? Take the assessment and go again for that higher level!” —SAM HYDER CEO, Geographe Enterprises P����, A�������� Copyright © ���� Brad Giles All rights reserved. This work may not be translated or copied in whole or in part without the wri�en permission of the author except for brief excerpts in connec�on with reviews or scholarly analysis. Use in connec�on with any form on informa�on storage and retrieval, electronic adapta�on, computer so�ware, or by similar or dissimilar methodology not know or herea�er developed is forbidden. This publica�on is designed to provide accurate and authorita�ve informa�on in regard to the subject ma�er covered at the �me of publica�on. It is sold on the understanding that the Publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required regarding any subject ma�er covered in this book, the services of a competent professional should be sought. B��� D�����: Kevin Barre� Kane at The Frontispiece To my children Amelie, Cameron, Reece and Mitchell, and my wife, Maggie. Thank you. You make me Thrive.
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