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Paul Petera

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in Mechanicsville, VA, The United States

September 05

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An award-winning writer, consultant, mentor, and leadership coach with more than three decades of experience building risk management programs in financial services, Paul Petera is someone who’s spent years thinking deeply about what it means to lead well, and what happens when we don’t.

His belief that people are a company’s greatest asset, and often its greatest risk, led him to devote much of his career to nurturing leadership potential, developing culture, and helping teams align around purpose and trust.

Through his new book, Built on Purpose, he shares the moments that shaped his leadership journey and the lessons that might shape yours. The book won an International Firebird Book Award in the Leadership Category, and was named Finalist ...more

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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It

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Paul Petera liked Cynthia Willard's review of Built on Purpose: Lessons in Leadership and Culture: "Paul’s book on leadership is an exceptional read, no matter where you are in your career journey. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, an aspiring manager, or someone simply looking to grow in your current role, this book offers valuable insights and pr" Read more of this review »
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Paul Petera liked Anne's review of Built on Purpose: Lessons in Leadership and Culture: "Full disclosure: I am the author's mom. That said, I assure you that he has written a very readable and practical guide on leadership. It includes relevant experiences from throughout his very successful career in financial services. The book also ca" Read more of this review »
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Paul Petera liked Radio's review of Built on Purpose: Lessons in Leadership and Culture: "Built on Purpose is an approachable and easy read. This book provides a combination of learnings from various management sources and personal annecdotes on how to lead with purpose. To help the reader translate the contents into practice, the author " Read more of this review »
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“We are better than we think, and not quite what we want to be.”
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“Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out, is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline.”
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