Bet On Me: Leading and Succeeding in Business and in Life

by Annette Verschuren

In Bet On Me, leading entrepreneur Annette Verschuren lays out her surprising and inspiring philosophy for what it takes to lead and succeed in today’s economy: tenacity, the willingness to embrace risk and an unwavering commitment to remain true to yourself, no matter how unorthodox you may seem. Drawing on her experiences as a Cape Breton farm girl who went on to lead Home Depot Canada’s expansion from 19 to 179 stores, among other business ventures, Verschuren outlines a bold vision that will change the way you approach your work and your business. The book’s key message: modern leadership is not about learning skills and techniques in order to become someone else. Rather, leaders achieve breakthrough results when they learn to trust in, listen to and fully be themselves.

Bet On Me takes readers on one woman’s journey of authentic and transformational leadership. And when it comes to taking the path less travelled, there could be no better guide. Verschuren shares her own remarkable rise to the upper echelons of the corporate world, while offering practical life, management and leadership lessons for entrepreneurs, other business readers and anyone looking to reinvigorate their life or their career.

Genres: Business

272 pages, Paperback

First published April 19, 2016

Reviews

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect book for emerging leaders.

[Mary Lou · Rating 2 out of 5]

sib-title: Leading and Succeeding in Business and in Life — says what the book intends to do — V.’s is certainly an inspiring story, Cape Breton farm girl to CEO and successful entrepreneur — many life lessons from her beginnings on the farm — lots of coffee mug maxims about positivity, perseverance, teamwork, knowing your strengths and weaknesses — and much reference to the same childhood stories of family commitment to work, and of surviving illness. Wonder if being tried and tested so early in life is a requirement for the success she writes of. Lots of good advice. Not an especially thrilling read.

[Chloe Nguyen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly one of the best books on leadership I’ve read! This book summarizes at the end of each chapter about the lessons that were learned from her life, as a women in corporate America (tips for any aspiring/current leader, not only women) that built her way up from her humble beginnings on a farm in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

[Jennifer Bonnevie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!!!

[Amy Mehta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Amazing woman. She makes it all seem so easy

[Maggie Ostler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this one. I saw her speak at an event a few years ago and was inspired then. Even more inspired having read her book.
Highly recommend.

[Marcella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story telling with amazing life experiences!
She's so inspirational!