Will I love Row the Boat?

This book is a powerful leadership manifesto that revolves around resilience and relentless positivity. Fleck’s philosophy is more than a slogan; it’s a mindset. He teaches leaders to embrace adversity, stay focused on the present, and keep moving forward, no matter the challenges.

Through deeply personal stories and proven strategies, Fleck shows how passion, sacrifice, and responsibility build success, not just in teams but in life. His approach challenges leaders to create a culture of enthusiasm and perseverance, motivating their people to pull together toward a common goal. If you’re looking to inspire your team and lead with a relentless,… show more.

I have read numerous Jon Gordon books over the years, such as The Energy Bus, The Hard Hat, and The One Truth. They are always quick and simple reads that impart great points that I’ve found immediately implementable.

This one was a fun book to read, and it immediately got me psyched to have my senior staff implement its lessons. It particularly struck a chord for me because I know Gordon’s co-author, PJ Fleck, from his days as Head Football Coach at Western Michigan University. His analogy of “The Oar” as the source of the energy and “The Boat” as… show more.