I am excited to reveal the September 2025 book choice for Courtney’s Corner, It’s Not About Me: Seven Key Principles for the Heart of Corporate America by Randall Haug! Randall is a servant leader, author, keynote speaker, catalyst, and Fortune 500 Account Executive. Randall’s passion for empowering leaders to create positive change by serving others is witnessed throughout this inspiring book.
Randall lays an incredibly strong foundation at the beginning as he speaks to the positive influence someone can have on another’s life. While family members certainly demonstrated strong leadership that Randall looked up to, he acknowledges the profound impact an individual like Mr. Jeff Ward could have on his life. Mr. Ward would become a coach, mentor, boss, and friend to Randall. He would teach Randall his very first lesson on servant leadership by declaring, “A good leader will never tell his team to do anything he hasn’t done before and is above doing himself. Remember that.”
While Mr. Ward had a profound impact on Randall’s life, Randall discusses several other leaders throughout the book that would convey the significance of servant leadership and depict his seven key leadership principles. I appreciated Randall’s ability to share the profound lessons taught by these leaders that could be applied to the workplace, as well as in one’s life. The compelling storytelling, as well as Randall’s reflection of the lessons learned was powerful and engaging.
In a world where it is easy to become consumed by the self-centered mindset, I found this book to be a refreshing reminder of the value of servant leadership. It powerfully illustrates how this approach can positively impact not only our professional environments but also our personal lives. In addition, I especially appreciated the meaningful quotes that introduce each chapter, adding depth and insight to the overall message.
Overall, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book! Randall’s refreshing perspective and focus on positivity throughout this book makes it engaging for the reader. Randall intentionally focuses on highlighting the positive leadership traits and lessons learned from leaders who have surrounded him. Readers will enjoy this book due to its valuable lessons that can be applied in the workplace, including corporate America, as well as in life. Grab your copy of “It’s Not About Me: Seven Key Principles for the Heart of Corporate America” today on Amazon!