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“In her elegantly understated way, Marilyn offers shimmering pearls of wisdom about
life, leadership, ambition, balance and, oh yes, rollerblading.”
—HUGH PRICE, FORMER PRESIDENT, NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE
AND SENIOR FELLOW, BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
“Finally! A book on leadership that you actually want to read! Marilyn is an excep-
tional storyteller, as well as a charismatic leader and one with integrity. It is inspira-
tional and very motivating to learn from her experiences.”
—MARSHA FIRESTONE, PHD, PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, WOMEN PRESIDENTS’ ORGANIZATION
“With considerable precision, grace, and economy Marilyn Carlson Nelson shows us
that great leaders are formed from many small moments. You’ll find yourself in many
of her stories, and end up mining your own experience for such gold as well.”
—MARC BENIOFF, CHAIRMAN & CEO, SALESFORCE.COM AND AUTHOR OF THE BUSINESS OF
CHANGING THE WORLD: TWENTY GREAT LEADERS ON STRATEGIC CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY
“Marilyn Carlson Nelson is a born leader, a trait I’ve always valued in the locker room
and on the field. After reading these inspiring stories, I would have named Marilyn
captain of all my football teams!”
—LOU HOLTZ, LEGENDARY COACH AND MEMBER OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
“Marilyn’s stories are wonderfully witty, deeply authentic and inspiring for the rest of
us. A must read for anyone navigating the journey to leadership.”
—BETH A. BROOKE, GLOBAL VICE CHAIR, STRATEGY &
REGULATORY AFFAIRS, ERNST & YOUNG LLP

“There are snapshots of love, leadership, trauma, mentorship, and entrepreneurial
dynamism. Marilyn has written a best seller that every man and woman should
experience!”
—TERRY NEESE, CEO/PRESIDENT, INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
“Choosing to lead matters, but the quality of leadership matters even more. Marilyn has
given us a treasury of inspirational reflections on leadership based on her experiences as
a wife, mother and grandmother, corporate CEO and engaged citizen.”
—MELANNE VERVEER, CO-FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN, VITAL VOICES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP
“A unique combination of wisdom and wit to convey important lessons of life and
leadership. . . . I highly recommend this entertaining read.”
—ANN VENEMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF UNICEF