Bucket List Dream of Authoring a Book Fulfilled

I was in Detroit staying overnight with friends. Garth had a way of getting the best out of me. Our conversations were not shallow like you might have with an acquaintance. After all, we have known each other for 30 years.

We talked about things that are important to us like our struggles, our hopes, and our dreams. On that particular night Garth asked me about a book I had been wanting to write about business culture, "I think you should stop talking about and write it." Knowing Garth's gentle spirit I am sure the words were not that blunt, but it is what I heard and needed to hear.

It took five years, but I finally published the book! Brian Walker, President and CEO of Herman Miller, Inc., had this to say about it: “Dan Behm is the Patch Adams of CEO culture builders. Through great story telling and humor, Dan illustrates what’s needed to build a culture that is high performance, people oriented, and fun!”

The book describes the benefits of a business culture that places people and their families before customers and profits. It is titled Chief Culture Offer and can be purchased on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Chief-Culture-Officer-Attract-Talent/dp/1625861087. I will be honored if any of you, my LinkedIn connections, choose to read the book. I am also open to having discussions about the book.

If writing a book is on your bucket list, I am going to give you the same advice that Garth gave me; I think you should stop talking about it and write it.