From the Publisher
Praise for Dare toAuthor! Take Charge of the Narrative of Your Life
“Lior Arussy has done it again. Dare toAuthor! is a transformative resource for activating the power of personal narrative. This book will help you examine your internal stories and understand how those stories shape your decisions. More important, it will provide the tools needed to author your success-and-significance story. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking an effective path of self-discovery and profound impact.”
—Joseph Michelli, Ph.D., New York Times #1 best-selling author of Stronger Through Adversity, The Starbucks Experience, The Airbnb Way, and Driven to Delight
“Once again, Lior shares his insights on excellence and living a meaningful and purpose-filled life. Dare toAuthor! interweaves leadership lessons, insights from social and behavioral sciences, theology, personal vulnerability and business acumen to offer a guide to leading through intentionality. It is a must-read for anyone looking to thrive in their personal and professional journey.”
—Harry Hynekamp, Vice President, Guest Experiences, AMB Sports and Entertainment
“Lior Arussy has written a phenomenal book based on his vast expertise in human behaviour. He shows you how to brilliantly navigate your life journey successfully. For anyone who wishes to make a dramatic step change in their life towards purpose, fulfillment, and financial success, this is a must read.”
—Milton Pedraza, CEO, Luxury Institute, LLC
“Why, you may ask, after reading this book, do you feel like it was written just for you? The answer is simple: When Lior writes a book, he has a unique talent of making every reader feel that he has entered their lives and written the book especially for them. He presents questions that enable the reader to analyze our own individual lives, in turn creating better decisions for the future. This book applies to all stages of life, from teenager all the way to CEO, and it will help individuals pave the way from being a passive player to authoring your own story.”
—Rabbi Ethan Katz, founder and director, OU Relief missions
“This was by far the most therapeutical piece of writing I have ever read. He confirms that I am normal, and that there is hope. Lior’s book brought up so many emotions from my childhood to my career path, to my future . . . feelings of love, fear, anxiety and faith—defining moments which I am now reflecting on with a much more positive outlook. I will remind myself every day that I have a choice and I will do my best to be the hero every time.”
—Teresa Borsellino, Vice President, Communication & Strategic Project Development, Dorel Juvenile
“The story that people understand about you, your company, and your life is based on how you do what you do. How do you honor people’s lives? How do you guide your people to have the courage and permission to do that? How do you evolve as your business and customers’ needs evolve to continue to improve lives? Lior’s book is a savvy guidebook for how to achieve this elusive approach that few can achieve! A great read—and worth your time!”
—Jeanne Bliss, author, and Chief Customer Officer 2.0, Co-founder, Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA)
“Lior once again provides a manual for success and confidence with candor and bares his innermost feelings. I particularly liked his anecdote about the institution that was seeing a downward trend in donations as alumni evolved but hadn’t changed how they talked to these students or alums. When they realize this, businesses almost always see an uptick, so it is a great callout. I also think the story about the local youth group director bringing his group to New Orleans was great and can help anyone realize that one small step can be the first to greater work.”
—Alison Brod, CEO, Alison Brod Marketing + Communication
“We live in stories, we listen with our stories, and we act on our stories. At the end of the day, one of the few things we have full and total control over is, in fact, our stories. Yet so often we let others write the chapters or change our own meaning. Lior reminds us of the importance—to our growth, development, and life—of our stories and shares smart strategies to keep us focused and productive. They are ours—yours and mine—let’s act on them! Thank you Lior.”
David Sable, Vice-Chairman, Stagwell
“An incredibly insightful book that cuts through the clutter and gets to core of one of the most important elements needed to lead now and in the future. Filled with relevant, relatable examples that drive the point home. Dare to Author! is the book to help old, new, and aspiring leaders craft their personal story and narrative.”
—Nicolas Duran, CEO, Outdoor & Recreational, Newell Brands.
“Lior Arussy has given us a gift. He shares many thought-provoking stories so you can create your own narrative while challenging the reader with soul-searching questions such as How will you choose your superpower in order to overcome 10 fears and become more intentional? I strongly recommend Dare to Author! for business executives and for all of us to find heroes, purpose, and meaning.”
—Bill Price, Co-author, The Frictionless Organization
"Lior Arussy's new book, Dare to Author!, hooked me from the first sentence. Unlike many business books, it is creatively framed and gives the reader an approachable and engaging way to absorb his wisdom. With great success, Lior combines self-reflection, storytelling, and vulnerability within a practical, powerful piece. This is important to acknowledge in a time when there are umpteen computer-generated tomes available at all times. The content of Dare to Author! is authentic and refreshing. It's not heavy and doesn't feel like an obligation to get through. Rather, Arussy’s presentation makes reading the book a “want-to” given its empathetic and helpful approach. Dare to Author! is a keeper.”
—Nicole Morgenstern, Learning Solutions Manager, American Management Association
