PRAISE FOR The Stargazer

"Once in a great while, an author captures your heart and head with poignant lessons about life and leadership. Michael and Katie have scored twice! As an educator, the implications for transfer to instructional leadership are significant. A must-read for all who wander and wonder."
-KARI MONTGOMERY, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning

"A captivating read that inspires and serves as a guiding hand for leaders on their journey toward success. The Stargazer is a must-read for anyone looking to sharpen their leadership skills and build brilliant, shining star teams."
-LIZ ELTING, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, CEO, and philanthropist

"The Stargazer weaves together everything we know about leadership and team development: self-reflection, learning, curiosity, clarity, shared purpose and more. Nuggets of wisdom and learning are as brilliant and plentiful as the stars themselves."
-MARCI LESKO, Chief Executive Officer, United Way

"The Stargazer is a beacon for leaders aspiring to cultivate radiant, high-performing teams. It offers invaluable insights into harnessing the collective brilliance of individuals to achieve extraordinary results. It reminds us that as leaders we must always focus on storytelling and encouraging our teams to also share in these stories because ultimately it is always about the power of We."
-GEOFFREY M. ROCHE, North American Director, Workforce Development, Siemens Healthineers

"Enticing, informing, and motivating... educational but also heart warming. The Stargazer translates well-known effective principles into digestible and memorable models that help everyone become more effective in his or her professional and personal lives. Enjoy!"
-DR. ALLEN WEISS, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Zones Project

"The Stargazer brilliantly illuminates the path to building brighter, more resilient teams. Through its captivating fable, the book demonstrates how leaders can cultivate an environment of growth, collaboration, and shared purpose. It's a must-read for anyone committed to unleashing the full potential of their team and leading with intentionality."
-TONY MARTIGNETTI, Chief Inspiration Officer, Inspired Purpose Partners and Author of Campfire Lessons for Leaders

"The Stargazer is a quick but powerful read that will make you stop, reflect, and think. Katie and Michael pull you into a story filled with valuable lessons and insights to help you unite your team. This book is a must-read if you aspire to be a better leader or more supportive teammate."
-AARON BURTON, CEO, Sciton