Books
The Captain's Keys: The Four People Every Successful Leader Needs
Leadership isn’t just lonely at the top—it’s dangerous.
In today’s hyper-connected world, executives and founders are paradoxically more isolated than ever. With crushing responsibility, constant decisions, and everyone looking to you for answers, the pressure can be overwhelming. The surprising truth? This isolation isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s the silent killer of otherwise promising businesses and careers.
What if there was a better way?
Jeff Mains, 5-time entrepreneur and seasoned CEO, reveals a powerful leadership framework hiding in plain sight. Through the gripping story of Captain Jimmy Meyer—whose life is upended by a storm—and practical, actionable guidance, Mains introduces The Stability Matrix™, a proven system for transforming leadership effectiveness.
Part riveting adventure, part executive roadmap, “The Captain’s Keys” delivers what other leadership books only promise: a clear path to sustainable success without sacrificing your health, relationships, or sanity.
You’ll discover how to:
- Break free from the Leadership Bubble that blinds you to critical opportunities and threats
- Spend 400% more time in your “genius zone” while others handle what drains you
- Navigate blind spots before they become shipwrecks
- Build resilience that withstands any business or personal crisis
- Transform isolation into your greatest competitive advantage
If you’ve ever felt the weight of making million-dollar decisions while maintaining the appearance that everything’s under control, this isn’t just another leadership theory. It’s your chart to calmer waters.
The most successful leaders aren’t the ones who do everything themselves. They’re the ones who know exactly who to bring on their journey.
Written for CEOs, founders, and executives of companies from $3M to $50M, “The Captain’s Keys” is also essential reading for entrepreneurs, managers, and aspiring leaders ready to level up their impact.
Your leadership journey doesn’t have to be a lonely one. Set a new course today.
Small Fish, Big Pond: Building a World Class Business That Swims Circles around Competitors
What do exceptional companies do well that mediocre companies miss?
How do some companies achieve rapid growth while others plateau or sink?
What can business leaders learn from fish?
Lessons from ocean life reveal how to outwit, outswim, and outlast competitors. The strategies of last year no longer yield the same results. When growth stalls many companies quickly flounder, however by leveraging unique strengths and abilities leaders can change the rules of the game. Unlock a business framework to futureproof revenue, drive constant growth, and create loyal clients who choose your company again and again–regardless of price! Size becomes irrelevant. The small eat the big!
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