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GrowthTime! A Coaching Fable by Quinn Harwood follows Peter, a former college basketball player, as he navigates challenges in life after sports, including isolation and instability. His journey leads him to Max-Potential Academy (MPA), where Coach G's teachings on leadership, values, and humility inspire Peter to shift from personal struggles to helping others. Peter's growth includes his time at FitLife, where unethical practices led him to leave, and later, his reflections on leadership through experiences in various cities. As Peter learns from models of team engagement, coaching, and structured leadership, he develops a clearer vision of leadership and personal growth. His commitment to values-driven actions results in career progression, stronger relationships, and a focus on empowering others. This gives him a renewed purpose and leadership clarity, and a means to apply it.
GrowthTime! by Quinn Harwood is a thoughtful twist on the self-help leadership genre that transcends typical business advice. This is a story in which, thanks to strong writing and a character we want to root for, we see Harwood's models applied by witnessing Peter evolve from an uncertain leader to one who inspires transformation in his team. Harwood’s prose is clear and motivational, with practical, highly actionable applications, and comfortably mixes real-world leadership principles with fictional storytelling, making the lessons relatable. What stands out is how Peter’s leadership issues and the contrasting leadership styles in different settings illustrate the importance of balance between structure and empowerment. Harwood walks the walk here with communication, coaching, and accountability, and delivers a refreshing approach to leadership, making GrowthTime! not just a story, but a guide for those looking to grow as a leader. Recommended.
