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The Power of Going All-In: Secrets for Success in Business, Leadership, and Life
Discover a proven framework for leadership you can apply to your own unique environment In The Power of Going All In , serial entrepreneur and sales leader Brandon Bornancin delivers a first-person account of what it takes to build, lead, and manage a world-class company. The author draws on his many years of experience launching and managing successful companies to present effective strategies for inspiring your people to do more, be more, and achieve more. You’ll discover a customizable framework you can apply to your own environment to create your own unique path to leadership greatness, at school, at work, and anywhere else you’re responsible for the performance of those who follow you. You’ll A practical and effective toolkit for entrepreneurs, managers, executives, board members, founders, sales professionals, and other leaders looking for ways to harness the full potential of the people they lead, The Power of Going All In is also perfect for those looking for a leadership methodology that’s been proven to work in the real world.
320 pages, Hardcover
Published March 6, 2024
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May 2, 2024
"The Power of Going All-In: Secrets for Success in Business, Leadership, and Life" by Brandon Bornancin offers insights and strategies for cultivating all-in leadership, fostering high-performance teams, and unlocking the full potential of individuals. The foundation of all-in leadership lies in embracing a mindset of unwavering dedication, resilience, and continuous improvement. All-in leaders set audacious goals, remain optimistic in the face of challenges, and view mistakes as learning opportunities. The book outlines four achievable steps to becoming an all-in leader:
1. Live the Principles of All-In Leadership: All-in leadership is built upon the principles of being directive, supportive, and contributory. Leaders must strike a balance between these pillars and demonstrate the characteristics of being available, approachable, responsive, and invested in their teams. Clear vision is crucial for propelling the team forward, inspiring them to push through obstacles, and giving purpose to their work.
2. Take Your Team's Performance to the Next Level: Leaders must keep their teams laser-focused on key performance indicators (KPIs) and engage in continuous coaching. Establishing clear KPIs, implementing AQMD (annual, quarterly, monthly, daily) goals, and practicing radical transparency are essential for optimizing team performance. Additionally, leaders should prioritize tasks, identify issues proactively, and cultivate resilience within the team.
3. Unlock Your Team's Potential: Transparent communication and active listening are paramount for unlocking the team's potential. Leaders should communicate expectations clearly, actively listen to their team members, and create an atmosphere where everyone feels valued. Trust is fostered through consistent actions that prioritize the team's well-being, and barriers to innovation should be eliminated to encourage creativity.
4. Cultivate the Next Generation of Exceptional Leaders: Leaders must apply emotional intelligence and soft skills to nurture their employees' growth. This involves demonstrating genuine care for employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and planning for succession. By investing in self-development, coaching future leaders, and promoting based on merit, leaders can build a legacy of successful leadership within their organizations.
Overall, "The Power of Going All-In" provides actionable strategies for leaders to cultivate a culture of excellence, empower their teams, and drive long-term success in business, leadership, and life.
1. Live the Principles of All-In Leadership: All-in leadership is built upon the principles of being directive, supportive, and contributory. Leaders must strike a balance between these pillars and demonstrate the characteristics of being available, approachable, responsive, and invested in their teams. Clear vision is crucial for propelling the team forward, inspiring them to push through obstacles, and giving purpose to their work.
2. Take Your Team's Performance to the Next Level: Leaders must keep their teams laser-focused on key performance indicators (KPIs) and engage in continuous coaching. Establishing clear KPIs, implementing AQMD (annual, quarterly, monthly, daily) goals, and practicing radical transparency are essential for optimizing team performance. Additionally, leaders should prioritize tasks, identify issues proactively, and cultivate resilience within the team.
3. Unlock Your Team's Potential: Transparent communication and active listening are paramount for unlocking the team's potential. Leaders should communicate expectations clearly, actively listen to their team members, and create an atmosphere where everyone feels valued. Trust is fostered through consistent actions that prioritize the team's well-being, and barriers to innovation should be eliminated to encourage creativity.
4. Cultivate the Next Generation of Exceptional Leaders: Leaders must apply emotional intelligence and soft skills to nurture their employees' growth. This involves demonstrating genuine care for employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and planning for succession. By investing in self-development, coaching future leaders, and promoting based on merit, leaders can build a legacy of successful leadership within their organizations.
Overall, "The Power of Going All-In" provides actionable strategies for leaders to cultivate a culture of excellence, empower their teams, and drive long-term success in business, leadership, and life.
May 6, 2024
Is all-in leadership really a sustainable solution or a burnout disaster waiting to happen? (of course, a project is only as good as the people behind it). We can do anything, not everything. This sounds like WILEY wanted to publish a TL-selling idea that is too good to be true.
Notes:
- this is such an idealistic capitalist take on performance management
- "working tirelessly alongside their colleagues with a whatever-it-takes approach" yeah NO
- Every project your team works on needs its own distinct vision that ties back to the organization’s core mission and vision. To this end, create a concise, actionable statement of work (SOW). The SOW should outline each project component, designate an owner for each component, clarify the parameters of the project, and include a clear description of how the finished project should look and function.
- Implement AQMD goals – these are your annual, quarterly, monthly, and daily targets. Begin with the annual goal, then break it down into the quarterly, monthly, and daily milestones required to achieve it. Be as specific as possible here. For instance, if an employee’s annual sales target is $1,000,000, their quarterly goal should be $250,000, their monthly target $83,334, and their daily objective $3,774.
- dedicate the first week of every month to clearing the work pipeline. This ensures that efforts align with the most pressing priorities and prevents critical tasks from falling through the cracks. Review all upcoming work, removing irrelevant tasks or projects. Eliminate any deals that aren’t a top priority.
- CPT – clarity, purpose, and trust
The AARI framework, consists of four important characteristics:
Available – they’re always on hand to help when necessary, and no question is too small.
Approachable – they demonstrate an eagerness to assist with problems.
Responsiveness – they provide help or input whenever they’re asked.
Investment – they pour time, energy, and resources into their team’s capability and potential every single day.
Notes:
- this is such an idealistic capitalist take on performance management
- "working tirelessly alongside their colleagues with a whatever-it-takes approach" yeah NO
- Every project your team works on needs its own distinct vision that ties back to the organization’s core mission and vision. To this end, create a concise, actionable statement of work (SOW). The SOW should outline each project component, designate an owner for each component, clarify the parameters of the project, and include a clear description of how the finished project should look and function.
- Implement AQMD goals – these are your annual, quarterly, monthly, and daily targets. Begin with the annual goal, then break it down into the quarterly, monthly, and daily milestones required to achieve it. Be as specific as possible here. For instance, if an employee’s annual sales target is $1,000,000, their quarterly goal should be $250,000, their monthly target $83,334, and their daily objective $3,774.
- dedicate the first week of every month to clearing the work pipeline. This ensures that efforts align with the most pressing priorities and prevents critical tasks from falling through the cracks. Review all upcoming work, removing irrelevant tasks or projects. Eliminate any deals that aren’t a top priority.
- CPT – clarity, purpose, and trust
The AARI framework, consists of four important characteristics:
Available – they’re always on hand to help when necessary, and no question is too small.
Approachable – they demonstrate an eagerness to assist with problems.
Responsiveness – they provide help or input whenever they’re asked.
Investment – they pour time, energy, and resources into their team’s capability and potential every single day.
September 19, 2024
Interesting. Since the author says he runs an AI company it sounds kind of like the book was written by AI. There’s a lot of little cheesy sayings and a small explanation but nothing about how to get there with any of them. I think it would be great if you read one a day. We are reading it for a leadership book club over the span of a month and, it just didn’t give me anything except for a couple highlights or quotes up on my wall. I was a bit disappointed.
September 22, 2025
This book's conclusion encourages readers to reread this book again at a later time. At the beginning of the book, I would find that admonition a bit pompous; even halfway through, I would have laughed at the suggestion. However, the book finishes much stronger than it begins, and in that light, I can see the value of rereading it for several reasons.
First, this quick read is organized in short, digestible segments that are easy to access. Second, as Bornancin moves from practical advice to self-perception, the book finishes much stronger than it begins. In the final of four parts, he approaches the heart of leadership with foundational relevancy, and that ending left me wondering whether I missed elements earlier in the book that I could now better access. Finally, applying some foundational perspectives in my own life over time might peel off some thick skin around earlier lessons that I might have originally found a bit trite.
This book isn't destined to be an all-time classic, but any book that got better as I read more certainly deserves applause. As a criticism, the author seems to want to pump his business more than write a first-rate book. If he's to continue to write good books, he's going to have to grow more comfortable letting his company's name sit more humbly in his bio. A great book will still draw great interest through an understated mechanism.
That said, I saw real potential as this book went on, and I'd like to hear more insights from this new-to-me author. To succeed, he's going to have to show the heart more earlier in the book to pull in readers, though, and tell more dynamic stories instead of listing short tips. As an avid reader of business books, I believe the potential is there, though...
First, this quick read is organized in short, digestible segments that are easy to access. Second, as Bornancin moves from practical advice to self-perception, the book finishes much stronger than it begins. In the final of four parts, he approaches the heart of leadership with foundational relevancy, and that ending left me wondering whether I missed elements earlier in the book that I could now better access. Finally, applying some foundational perspectives in my own life over time might peel off some thick skin around earlier lessons that I might have originally found a bit trite.
This book isn't destined to be an all-time classic, but any book that got better as I read more certainly deserves applause. As a criticism, the author seems to want to pump his business more than write a first-rate book. If he's to continue to write good books, he's going to have to grow more comfortable letting his company's name sit more humbly in his bio. A great book will still draw great interest through an understated mechanism.
That said, I saw real potential as this book went on, and I'd like to hear more insights from this new-to-me author. To succeed, he's going to have to show the heart more earlier in the book to pull in readers, though, and tell more dynamic stories instead of listing short tips. As an avid reader of business books, I believe the potential is there, though...
May 2, 2024
Summary:
The Power of Going All In by Brandon Bonansi is that an all-in leader has a clear vision that drives their decisions. They continuously invest in themselves and their team, communicate clear KPIs and expectations, talk transparently and listen actively.
Ultimately, they nurture their team with an eye toward building future leaders.
The Power of Going All In by Brandon Bonansi is that an all-in leader has a clear vision that drives their decisions. They continuously invest in themselves and their team, communicate clear KPIs and expectations, talk transparently and listen actively.
Ultimately, they nurture their team with an eye toward building future leaders.
May 2, 2024
The main takeaway of this Book to The Power of Going All In by Brandon Bonansi is that an all-in leader has a clear vision that drives their decisions. They continuously invest in themselves and their team, communicate clear KPIs and expectations, talk transparently and listen actively.
Ultimately, they nurture their team with an eye toward building future leaders. Thanks so much for listening.
Ultimately, they nurture their team with an eye toward building future leaders. Thanks so much for listening.
March 4, 2025
Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, All In is an essential read that will inspire and equip you with the mindset for success. Bornancin’s powerful insights will leave you motivated, confident, and ready to take on any challenge. Embrace the "All In" philosophy and unlock your true potential to thrive in the business world.
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