#1 New York Times Best Selling Author
In today's volatile, fast-paced and decentralized business environment, even the most talented leaders can't succeed alone. The true source of sustainable competitive advantage lies in mobilizing the full potential of the team.
Whether you're a senior executive, frontline manager, or individual contributor, Never Lead Alone provides a step-by-step roadmap for each teammate to take the team on the journey from average to extraordinary. This is the new 21st-century playbook for every team member to create the ultimate competitive edge by unleashing the power of Teamship.
“Never Lead Alone challenges teammates to rethink their assumptions about what they can expect from each other and what they can achieve together.”
Dylan Jadeja, CEO Riot Games
"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to elevate their professional and personal relationships through better collaboration and stronger teamwork."
Jamie Iannone, eBay CEO
“’Never Lead Alone' sets the standard for being a high-impact, high-performing teammate on an elite team."
Ana White, Chief People Officer at Lumen Technologies
A Wall Street Journal bestseller
You've shed antiquated systems and processes. You went all-in on digital. Your teams settled into new, often better, ways of doing things. But did your organization change enough to stay competitive in the post-pandemic world? Did you fully leverage the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to leap forward and grow stronger? Are you shaping the new environment to your advantage?
New York Times #1 bestselling author Keith Ferrazzi, along with coauthors Kian Gohar and Noel Weyrich, show leaders how to shape their organizations and practices to remain competitive in a new, post-pandemic context. This book comprises global research involving thousands of executives, innovators, and changemakers who redefined their strategies, business models, organizational systems, and even their cultures.
“Every new era opens with its crystallizing crisis. World War II accelerated aviation by twenty years, sparking the jet age that transformed travel. The pandemic accelerated the transformation of work. Ferrazzi has written the bible on the fluid adaptability that organizations now need to survive and thrive.”
Scott Cook, cofounder, Intuit
In times of stress, we have a choice: we can retreat further into our isolated silos, or we can commit to “going higher together.”
When external pressures are mounting, and employees are working from far-flung locations across the globe, we can no longer afford to waste time navigating the complex chains of command or bureaucratic bottlenecks present in most companies. But when we choose the bold new methodology of co-elevation as our operating model, we unlock the potential to boost productivity, deepen commitment and engagement, and create a level of trust, mutual accountability, and purpose that exceeds what could have been accomplished under the status quo.
Formal authority isn’t required. Instead, teams should marshal a commitment to a shared mission and care about the success and development of one another. Regardless of a title, position, or location, the ability to lead without authority is an essential workplace competency.
“Ferrazzi is breaking new ground in defining what leadership can mean in the emerging world of work. He shows that humility, curiosity, and candor can serve as the connective tissue binding us to our mission, to one another, and to a sense of purpose larger than ourselves.”
Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global
"Who's Got Your Back" shatters the myth of the lone professional achiever, presenting a compelling case for building deep, trusted relationships as the cornerstone of success. Keith introduces the concept of "lifeline relationships," a select inner circle of mentors and peers with "butt-kicking privileges" who provide honest feedback, unwavering support, and accountability.
Through research and real-world examples, Keith provides a practical roadmap for cultivating these transformative relationships. Whether pursuing leadership roles, professional excellence, personal growth, or broader impact, the book demonstrates how strategic relationship building becomes the critical differentiator between mediocrity and exceptional achievement. This guidance applies across career stages and industries, making it essential reading for anyone seeking sustainable success.
"Keith is at the forefront of understanding relationships as a technology for success. This book will grab you from the first page and shower you with ideas, provocations and insights that make it worth more than the price of admission."
Seth Godin, Author
Keith's first book, "Never Eat Alone" focused on networking. I heard Keith speak in Atlanta, and he stated that even beyond being well-networked, each of us needs a personal Board of Directors in order to be successful. This group will help you succeed by giving you candid, honest and caring feedback as well as holding you accountable.
READ on Amazon >Masterfully written! If you're looking for guidance on leadership and how to drive a team forward, I highly recommend this book. This book really blows my mind! Working with a bunch of millennial, I found the concept of co-elevation discussed in this book very powerful. This modernizes how we think to lead a team and gain trust from/within the team. "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."
READ on Amazon >As a 20 yr professional and manager I wasn't sure of how relevant this book would be. Frankly I found it to be excellent! I have ranked it as 5 stars, something I rarely do. Ferrazzi covers a range of topics which are as relevant for those veterans in the workforce as those starting out. One item I found especially refreshing was the approach to networking. A buzzword these days, I see Millenials and others "lunching" constantly and asking to join my LinkedIn or Facebook and then...
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With the publication of Never Eat Alone in 2005, Keith redefined traditional networking as a way of life where those who practice Ferrazzi-style relationship management find themselves generously working toward relationships based on authenticity and mutual success. This now classic book, with timeless advice, is why it’s still a go-to reference for anyone looking to create opportunity in the world.
As Keith discovered in early life, what distinguishes highly successful people from everyone else is the way they use the power of relationships—so that everyone wins. In “Never Eat Alone,” he lays out the specific steps—and inner mindset—he applies to connect with the thousands of colleagues, friends, and associates on his contacts list. In the time since “Never Eat Alone” was published, the rise of social media and new, collaborative management styles have only made Keith’s advice more essential for anyone aspiring to get ahead.
"Don’t walk… RUN to your closest bookstore… This is the most extraordinary and valuable book I’ve come across in a long, long time!"
Tom Peters, Author
Join an elite community of leaders transforming how teams perform. Each quarter, get Keith Ferrazzi's latest breakthrough insights, proven frameworks, and exclusive tools drawn from his work with world-class organizations. This carefully curated digest delivers the essential strategies you need to build and lead high-performance teams.
