One Piece of Paper by Mike Figliuolo Summary
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Distill your leadership essence onto one page. Endorsed by Duke's Coach K and praised by military generals, "One Piece of Paper" transforms complex leadership into powerful maxims that inspire teams and build authentic connections. What's your leadership philosophy worth?
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Leadership on a Single Page: The Power of Personal Maxims
What if your entire leadership philosophy could fit on one piece of paper? In a world drowning in leadership jargon and corporate buzzwords, Mike Figliuolo offers a refreshingly authentic approach: distill your leadership essence into short, meaningful maxims that reflect who you truly are. This isn't about crafting the "perfect" leadership statement - it's about creating a living document that captures your unique voice and guides consistent action. When leaders replace generic corporate-speak with personal principles drawn from their own experiences, something remarkable happens: teams develop deeper trust, decisions become clearer, and leadership feels genuine rather than forced. The most powerful maxims aren't clever phrases from leadership books - they're emotionally resonant reminders of lessons you've lived through, moments that shaped you, and values you refuse to compromise.
Self-Leadership and Legacy Building
Ethical Guardrails in Challenging Times
Resilience and Responsibility
Leading Through Thought and Action
The Human Side of Leadership
From Principles to Practice
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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