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Strategic Planning Books for CEOs and Leaders

Greg Bustin led two companies to unprecedented levels of success before founding his own leadership development firm. He’s been published in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, The Dallas Morning News and numerous national industry publications.

His strategic management books combine personal experience, real world examples, tools and checklists for driving yourself and your business to new levels of success.

 Greg Bustin’s New Thought-Provoking Book,

That’s A Great Question: Provocative Questions. Practical Results.

This leadership challenge book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding what matters most to take action, increase effectiveness and get practical results. This book contains more than 500 provocative questions that probe 18 compelling topics the successful people Greg works with examine regularly to help them improve business performance…and get more of what they want out of their life. Read more about Greg's latest leadership book.

"It would be hard to imagine a better person to write about the art of asking impactful questions than Greg Bustin. You too can learn the art and value of question-asking from a master practitioner."
Rafael Pastor, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Vistage International

“Even after you answer the difficult question, Greg has always treated me like an onion peeling back layers until you get to something that really stinks. Thanks.”
Jason Needleman, CEO, Peacock Alley

“Don't let this little book fool you. Greg has managed to pack an intense mental workout in this small package. Reflection on these questions will improve every aspect of my life and work.”
Fran McCann, President, Polk Mechanical Company, LLC


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Lead The Way

Lead The Way is a strategic planning book that examines the benefits of planning, provides a simple, proven process for developing a concise, easy-to-understand written plan and supplies the strategic planning tools and approaches to ensure accountability in the workplace and improve business performance.

“Lead The Way is full of proven strategies to plan, organize and lead.”
Kip Tindell, Chairman and CEO, The Container Store

“Greg provides an effective blueprint for any business seeking to separate itself from the pack. Moving beyond books that seek solely to inspire, Greg provides a practical guide along with proven processes that prompt leaders to ask critical questions and challenge themselves to improve individual and organizational performance.”
David E. Alexander, Vice Chair and Southwest Area Managing Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

“Greg Bustin has written a valuable book against which a CEO or senior leader can compare his or her organization’s planning process. Greg offers a very thorough step-by-step process for planning, for gaining insight and follow-through which will lead to an organization’s success.”
Ebby Halliday, Chairman, Ebby Halliday REALTORS

Take Charge!

"Greg’s advice is simple, yet proven and practical.  His management knowledge and successful experience in helping organizations solve their problems make this book an excellent guide for all members of corporate leadership teams.”
H.J. “Jerry” Dalton, Brigadier General, USAF (retired)

“Greg’s book is very timely and offers fresh ideas that will be of great value to leaders in these changing times.”
Ebby Halliday, Chairman, Ebby Halliday Realtors

“Greg has written a winner. It’s readable, practical and memorable.”
Erle Nye, Chairman Emeritus, TXU


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