Testimonials

“John Keyser is the new Tom Peters. Businesses are like sports teams. The leader’s job is to mold the players into a team and then to get the most out of them. This book shows leaders how to make themselves better, make their players better and together to make the business better.” 

—Tom Begley, Begley Law Group

“When Leadership Improves, Everybody Wins is not just another leadership book. John Keyser illuminates subtle leadership skills that affect the core of an organization, and he provides a guide for how to cultivate these skills in leaders of all levels. Any professional who takes, practices, and masters John’s advice will be personally enriched and provide tremendous value to their colleagues.”

— Amanda Doyle, KIPP Foundation

“In the current corporate environment of ego driven management and narrow focus on quarterly results, John Keyser’s treatise on leadership is truly a beacon of hope. John has put forth a common sense roadmap for exemplary leadership and growth, giving executives the ability to focus on the real stakeholders of any organization; its employees.” 

— Sue Mahanor, Berkley Life Sciences

 

“Much like a great mentor would, John Keyser’s latest book can help those looking to grow. It provides practical advice to help you foster leadership in yourself and those around you, and reminds us that true leadership is about people.”

— Matt Doyle, U.S. Department of the Treasury

 

John Keyser provides an insightful and inspiring guide to how to be a principled leader. Keyser shows how leaders can shape their culture, and have a profound effect on employees they lead. He demonstrates the value of leaders’ adopting a mindset of serving employees. John shows how culture is tied to business success, and how leaders’ actions make a difference—to employees and the organization’s success.”

— Christine Porath, PhD, author and speaker, professor of management

“Truly inspirational! This book brings a unique viewpoint on the value of leadership and inspires managers to make their people the priority. While discussing the challenges in the modern workforce, John offers a hands-on approach on leading with the heart to improve leadership skills and to cultivate the next generation of leaders. This book is a must read for anyone who aspires to create a cohesive environment with transparent and candid communication.” 

—Svetlana Sibley, Ernst & Young

“Keyser reminds us of one simple truth: your title makes you a manager, your people decide whether or not you’re a leader. In a world where the ever-increasing velocity of news flow demands swift decisions, it’s more important now than ever before to remember that self-confidence and humility are never mutually exclusive. In fact, their marriage has never been more critical. John serves as the rare voice that has experienced the past, very much lives in the present, and cares deeply about our collective future.”

— Murphy Gallagher, finance industry

John was an outstanding leader at our company and has gone on to become an exceptional corporate coach. He always maintained that corporate culture should get more attention; it must be a high priority for all leaders. This important book is written by a leader who practiced what he has now put into print. This book is a must read for all corporate leaders and their companies’ future leaders.”

— Norm Barham, former President, Johnson & Higgins

“When Leadership Improves, Everyone Wins is an important call to action. He appropriately writes that leadership is not difficult, nor complex but requires consistent actions and behaviors to bring out the best in those you serve. The core tenants of humility, empathy, presence, kindness, trust and grace are beautifully simple when put into practice. I had the great fortune of working alongside John Keyser for many years. I try every day to emulate his common sense approach to leadership.” 

—Matt J. Wey, Marsh & McLennan

“If you lead people -- any number and in any capacity -- read this book. Whether you are the class president, a soccer coach, a plant manager or a CEO, this is an easy read that both teaches and reminds us about the most basic skills required to lead more effectively and make a positive impact.”

— Julie Creed, Heidrick & Struggles

John has a beautiful way of making timeless truths applicable to our daily lives. If every leader read this book and took its contents to heart, the world would be a much different place.

— Cary Larson, PhD Organizational Psychology

“John Keyser writes concisely, with clarity, care and earned wisdom. A product of his deep listening to the stories of clients and associates. He reads people with his heart and exudes a spirit of relentless optimism in our human capacity to live from a belief that values matter and leaders who pursue the common good will in the end triumph! This book will speak to all generations! ” 

—John Fontana, Fontana Leadership Development

“Essential read to help everyone be successful and instill core values. We spend the majority of our lives working and it is so important to constantly allow our self to evolve to accomplish our end goals together effectively. In this digital world where companies are often caught up achieving short term goals, John helps us realize that if we stick with basics - listen to others and treat others with kindness and respect, those practices will ultimately lead to success for all in the long run.”

— Connie Isler, IBM

John Keyser hits the nail on the head in this book, When Leadership Improves, Everyone Wins. He is absolutely right that as leaders we are often blinded by the less than truthful feedback we receive as a result of our positions. The most constructive feedback is the most difficult to receive. Hence the importance of allowing yourself to be vulnerable and receptive to openness and candor from those that you are fortunate to lead.”

— Mike Crowley, Markel Corporation

“John Keyser’s latest work is a must read for all professional managers. In a business climate that is seemingly more focused than ever on delivering the bottom line, Keyser reminds us that we cannot achieve meaningful and sustained results without an engaged and energized team. This approachable work provides actionable insights that will help you address your blind spots as a leader while giving you the tools needed to build an environment where all employees are encouraged and expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.” 

—Christopher Golski, The Kraft Heinz Company