I first met today’s guest just a few weeks ago via Skype. He was looking for a podcast coach and mentor, someone who could help him take his show to yet another level. His name is Greg Layton, and I immediately liked his drive and his demeanor. I also appreciated that, when scheduling our meeting, he took the time to ask for my mailing address. What I didn’t know was that he was sending me a book. It’s the book being featured on today’s episode. That book is called Chief Maker: The 5 Step Blueprint for Rising Above the Pack and Getting a Seat on the Executive Team. In it, Greg shares what they don’t teach you in business school about becoming a high-impact, Chief-level executive. His 5-step plan is a roadmap for any senior manager who wants to rise above the politics and overload of the corporate world and master their profession. It’s more than about securing a promotion though. It’s about taking command and becoming the Chief Executive of your life. Ready to leave your unique mark on the world? Scroll down. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, I ask Greg to share: * The most critical issues facing those in senior management positions * What it means to have a purpose-centered game plan * Greg’s process for building powerful routines * …and plenty more! This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks FreshBooks cloud accounting software is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial. To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line. Greg’s Latest Book You can order a copy of Chief Maker: The 5 Step Blueprint for Rising Above the Pack and Getting a Seat on the Executive Team right now! Greg in Action Books Greg Recommends Sapiens: A Brief History of Human Kind by Yuval Noah Harari The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler Check Out These Resources Visit Greg’s website for more about him and his work. Grab a copy of Greg‘s book now.