Letters To Our Future Leaders
Book Review
Mike Donohue is a coach and a leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and other industries. He was recently asked to join the faculty at a major university. The book, Letters To Our Future Leaders, is a compilation of 25 short, three-minute reads or “Letters”. Each “Letter" chronicles surprising twists and turns in his career and life path.
With humorous and, at times, intense detail, Donohue describes a journey that started in gritty downtown Denver, CO. In one letter, fresh out of college, he had to make a life-or-death decision on the factory floor where he was a manager. From there, he traverses what he calls “bends in the road, but not an end to the road.”
This book is not simply about success, as the author expresses vulnerability, doubt, and difficulties (including when he lost his dream job in a surprise coup).
Coach Mike worked for three Fortune 500 companies and one scrappy start-up, the start-up changed his world. Without deep pockets or extensive resources, Donohue describes early adult life from living in a “flophouse” and dreaming about moving into a penthouse.
The reader will likely laugh, gasp, and maybe cheer when his dream girl says, "Yes," I will dance with you.
Some of the eyebrow-raising moments include his boss’s boss going to prison (for 12 years), a limousine driver getting shot, a founder of a multi-billion dollar company getting ushered out the door of the company he built, and an inspirational talk Donohue gave to 50 women in a court ordered, one year stay at a drug/alcohol rehabilitation center.
These days, charity, philanthropic activities, and "helping others" are important to this energetic leadership instructor. Some of the "lessons learned," summarized at the end of each of the 25 Letters, may inspire youth and experienced adults.
Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Book Review
Mike Donohue is a coach and a leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and other industries. He was recently asked to join the faculty at a major university. The book, Letters To Our Future Leaders, is a compilation of 25 short, three-minute reads or “Letters”. Each “Letter" chronicles surprising twists and turns in his career and life path.
With humorous and, at times, intense detail, Donohue describes a journey that started in gritty downtown Denver, CO. In one letter, fresh out of college, he had to make a life-or-death decision on the factory floor where he was a manager. From there, he traverses what he calls “bends in the road, but not an end to the road.”
This book is not simply about success, as the author expresses vulnerability, doubt, and difficulties (including when he lost his dream job in a surprise coup).
Coach Mike worked for three Fortune 500 companies and one scrappy start-up, the start-up changed his world. Without deep pockets or extensive resources, Donohue describes early adult life from living in a “flophouse” and dreaming about moving into a penthouse.
The reader will likely laugh, gasp, and maybe cheer when his dream girl says, "Yes," I will dance with you.
Some of the eyebrow-raising moments include his boss’s boss going to prison (for 12 years), a limousine driver getting shot, a founder of a multi-billion dollar company getting ushered out the door of the company he built, and an inspirational talk Donohue gave to 50 women in a court ordered, one year stay at a drug/alcohol rehabilitation center.
These days, charity, philanthropic activities, and "helping others" are important to this energetic leadership instructor. Some of the "lessons learned," summarized at the end of each of the 25 Letters, may inspire youth and experienced adults.
Buckle up and enjoy the ride.
Book Review
Mike Donohue is a coach and a leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and other industries. He was recently asked to join the faculty at a major university. The book, Letters To Our Future Leaders, is a compilation of 25 short, three-minute reads or “Letters”. Each “Letter" chronicles surprising twists and turns in his career and life path.
With humorous and, at times, intense detail, Donohue describes a journey that started in gritty downtown Denver, CO. In one letter, fresh out of college, he had to make a life-or-death decision on the factory floor where he was a manager. From there, he traverses what he calls “bends in the road, but not an end to the road.”
This book is not simply about success, as the author expresses vulnerability, doubt, and difficulties (including when he lost his dream job in a surprise coup).
Coach Mike worked for three Fortune 500 companies and one scrappy start-up, the start-up changed his world. Without deep pockets or extensive resources, Donohue describes early adult life from living in a “flophouse” and dreaming about moving into a penthouse.
The reader will likely laugh, gasp, and maybe cheer when his dream girl says, "Yes," I will dance with you.
Some of the eyebrow-raising moments include his boss’s boss going to prison (for 12 years), a limousine driver getting shot, a founder of a multi-billion dollar company getting ushered out the door of the company he built, and an inspirational talk Donohue gave to 50 women in a court ordered, one year stay at a drug/alcohol rehabilitation center.
These days, charity, philanthropic activities, and "helping others" are important to this energetic leadership instructor. Some of the "lessons learned," summarized at the end of each of the 25 Letters, may inspire youth and experienced adults.
Buckle up and enjoy the ride.