What people say about the book

Praise for Life Leadership

“…I feel I have found a fellow co-catalyst in Dr. Joe Famularo…Joe’s book is both timely and timeless—timely given the uncertain and volatile world we are living in, and timeless as its insights transcend recent events. IOU Life Leadership can help us channel and multiply the resources and intelligence to which we already have access to change outcomes and increase our quality of life, both personally and professionally…”

Stephen M.R. Covey

The New York Times and #1Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust

“IOU Life Leadership is a treasure trove of tools and strategies to help anyone perform at peak levels and get the most out of life…This book is a must read for anyone who wants take control of their life and make it great!”

Jon Gordon

#1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The Garden, best-selling author of The Carpenter and The Power of Positive Leadership

“IOU Life Leadership will help activate your ability to create and sustain positive change…”

Michelle Gielan

Best-selling author of Broadcasting Happiness: The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change

“Weaving stories and lessons gleaned from a great American sailor, Dr. Joe Famularo immediately catches the reader’s interest and makes complex concepts accessible to all…”

Charles Camarda

NASA Astronaut, inventor, author, Founder/CEO of The Epic Education Foundation, Sr. Advisor – NASA Langley Research Center

“…IOU Life Leadership can serve as a helpful tool, not just for the C-Suite, but anyone striving to improve one’s professional practice, climb career ladders, and improve overall health and wellness.”

Dan Domenech

Executive Director, AASA – American Association of School Administrators

“At a critical turning point in our nation’s history when leaders are challenged to navigate the murky waters of crises, IOU Life Leadership provides a great resource to steer us toward a destination where obstacles are overcome and positive, dynamic growing cultures are established…These practical strategies are timely gifts to achieving the life imagined.”

Lorna Lewis, Ed.D.

Educational Leader, Past President of the NYS Council of School Superintendents, Board of Directors SCOPE, NCCSS, NYSCOSS, and Erase Racism

“Focusing on the IOU Life Leadership Principles of Inward Living, Outward Living and Upward Living will assist all constituents within the organization in the achievement of a more positive and productive culture resulting in greater satisfaction, productivity and happiness. Dr. Joe Famularo provides us with the tools to take control and responsibility for ‘navigating your Life Journey….”

George Duffy III

Executive Director/CEO, SCOPE Educational Services

“…IOU Life Leadership presents 12 Essential Life Anchors which will transform your leadership by teaching you to focus on your inward thoughts and outward actions… I highly recommend IOU Life Leadership for its new and valuable insights which can propel leaders, and their families, teams, and organizations to greater effectiveness and results.”

John S. Rennie

Business Leader, author of I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following, speaker, and former US Nuclear Submarine Naval Officer

“…. IOU Life Leadership demonstrates that powerful culture change is possible and sustainable. Do yourself a favor. Be the leader you are meant to be and reap the benefits of greater Peacefulness, Happiness, Healthiness, and Excellence.”

John J. Murphy

Award-winning author of Beyond Doubt: Four Steps to Inner Peace and The Miracle Minded Manager

“Dr. Joe’s wisdom will lead to immediate, short-term improvements and, more importantly, will profoundly inspire you to make long-term lasting change to benefit both yourself and those you lead…”

Gary Mcguey

National Speaker, Executive Coach, author of The Inspirational Teacher and The Mentor: Leadership Trumps Bullying

“Dr. Joe Famularo taps into a deep self-understanding of your personal intent. You owe YOU to yourself so you can empower everyone around you!”

Dom Famularo

Drumming's Global Ambassador, motivational speaker, author of The Cycle of Self Empowerment

“Dr. Joe’s book presents a very doable exploration of the ‘I2 Essential Life Anchors’…If you want to spend time sailing through the reflective process, enjoying what the outward world offers for discovery and finding the peaceful perspective one hopes to be the course of one’s life, this book will give you a clear view into that expansive journey.”

Robert J. Manley, Ph.D

Editor in Chief of The Journal for Leadership and Instruction, author, Dean of Education and Educational Leader

“A must read for leaders but also for anyone who is striving to achieve a balanced, fulfilling life at work and at home. The three principles of IOU Life Leadership will help you reflect on who you are, create positive interactions with others, and change the way you look at life and the world around you. You will truly find yourself doing better in your career and with your relationships because you have finally called in that IOU that you have owed yourself for so long.”

Charles S. Dedrick, Ed.D

Educational Leader, Executive Director New York State Council of School Superintendents

“IOU Life Leadership clearly demonstrates how to inwardly and outwardly focus on controlling the controllables, especially in the midst of adversity. Just as importantly, it gives you practical tools to model this mindset to others. This is an incredible resource for you to grow both personally and professionally.”

Thomas C. Muray

Director of Innovation, Future Ready Schools, best-selling author of Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime

“…I highly recommend Dr. Joe Famularo’s IOU Life Leadership because it provides a systematic approach to the fundamentals of Life Living. Dr. Joe’s insights are extremely helpful, practical and relevant.”

Coach Mike Jarvis

Former NCAA Basketball Coach, author of The Seven C’s of Leadership, Skills for Life, and Everybody Needs a Head Coach

“IOU Life Leadership will ignite your soul by helping you find your identity, passion, purpose and direction…”

Kary Oberbrunner

CEO at Igniting Souls, author of Unhackable, Day Job to Dream Job, and Elixir Project

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