Beyond the Summit : Setting and Surpassing Extraordinary Business Goals

by Todd Skinner

Part adventure book, part business advice, this title relates the author's rock climbing experiences to the dynamics of corporate achievement. Todd Skinner provides a framework - in ten stages - for setting and achieving big goals, and fresh insights into leadership and team-building.

Genres: Business, Climbing, Nonfiction, Biography, Adventure

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 27, 2003

Reviews

[Rob Jarvis]

Can't believe Jeff did his first trad leads 18K + feet off the deck. Fun story

[Adam (BookSlayers12) Willson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read!! Highly entertaining and very very insightful!!

[Bobbi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skinner compares motivation, success and leadership to mountain climbing. The book is a short and easy read, but for me it was unforgettable.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to listen to Todd Skinner speak to our company nearly 14 years ago. His blending of the elements that led to the first free ascent of the East Side of the Trango Tower with an eclectic group; relating the principles of rock climbing and skill advancement, were expressed eloquently to whatever path you choose in life.

I have been thinking of those principles often lately. Thus, reading the book brought back his presentation very clearly.

The book combined with his presentation gives an inspirational teaching experience.

Sadly, Todd Skinner passed away in a climbing accident several years ago. He is greatly missed in the climbing community and the people he inspired with over 300 first ascents around the world. A great achiever; an amazing read.

[Ryan Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Todd's story. There were a few times where I was on the edge of my seat, imagining some of the difficult things they went through. His ability to compare his challenges with business challenges was actually done well. I made sure to take plenty of notes and plan to skim through it regularly to remember that our accomplishments give us confidence to do more. I'm anxious to read more of what he suggests, simply because the stories are so compelling.

[Nana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book at a conference where Todd Skinner was a guest speaker in 2003. I found the book as interesting as hearing Mr. Skinner's personal accounts and motivational speech. I was so sorry to learn of his death, just a few year's later. His book remains with us, providing insight into his rare legacy.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beyond The Summit is a riveting read by a Wyoming mountain climber, Todd Skinner. Todd Skinner uses mountain climbing strategies/goals as a metaphor for business strategies/goals. I am not a mountain climber and found this book incredibly interesting.