Ruth Gotian, based in New Rochelle, New York, is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, educator, and social scientist who researches the most successful people in order to learn about their mindsets and practices. She serves as the Chief Learning Officer and is Assistant Professor of Education in Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, New York. She is the 2021 recipient of the Thinkers50 RADAR Award, making her the world's #1 emerging management thinker. Her work regularly appears in Forbes, Psychology Today, Nature, Scientific American, Academic Medicine, and Harvard Business Review.
"If success always seems like tomorrow's goal, Ruth Gotian has
written the resource for you. Distilling years of research into the
world's most successful thinkers and doers into this engaging book,
she offers concise and actionable ways to map their habits into
your life."
*Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 'When,'
'Drive' and 'To Sell Is Human'*
"The Success Factor is a call to action to anyone who has the
passion for success but needs a plan. Backed by research and
interviews with the world's most successful people, Ruth Gotian
reveals a powerful template for catapulting our own success. This
book will be your inspiration and guide."
*Benjamin Croft, founder and chairman, World Business & Executive
Coach Summit (WBECS)*
"Does success seem elusive to you? Ruth Gotian provides each of us
with a roadmap to achieve success. Based on years of research,
Gotian has identified the secret sauce to optimizing our success
and provides us with practical tools to get us there. Your quest
for success is a journey, and I highly recommend you bring The
Success Factor along as your guide."
*Laine Joelson Cohen, Director of Learning, Human Resources,
Citi*
"Success has never been more beguiling, alluring and elusive. Ruth
Gotian cuts away the mystery and delivers an inspiring and
practical take on success which will open your eyes to what it
really takes to succeed. Filled with remarkable stories, The
Success Factor gets to the heart of success."
*Stuart Crainer, co-founder, Thinkers50*
"An indispensable guide for leaders who realize that exceptional
and continued success depends on their capability of understanding
the needs, nurturing and motivating a team of high performers. This
book is like a well-equipped gym where you train your muscles and
skills to continuously improve on the infinite game of
success."
*Fabrizio Parini, Member of the Board and former CEO, Lindt
Chocolate and Sprüngli Italy*
"What do high-achievers have in common? THIS BOOK. That's because
peak performers are always searching for a secret sauce that will
give them a competitive edge. You'll love the real-life success
stories and best practices you can use immediately in your life,
career and endeavors. Read it and reap."
*Sam Horn, CEO of The Intrigue Agency, author of 'Tongue Fu!'*
"The Success Factor is truly a compelling must-read book for anyone
who is looking to understand the blueprint for what makes a high
achiever and successful leader."
*Faisal Pandit, President, Panasonic System Solutions Company of
North America*
"As someone who advises and mentors many high-achieving graduate
students, scientists and health professionals, I'm often struck by
their inability to construct a roadmap for success. Building on
case studies from diverse fields including sports, science, law and
business, The Success Factor offers an important toolkit for that
essential first step."
*Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, DSc (hon), Dean and Professor, National
School of Tropical Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine*
"The Success Factor makes success attainable to anyone who wants it
and is willing to work. Ruth Gotian has reverse-engineered the path
to success, based on her research with extreme high achievers, and
offers useful tools and strategies which will give you a giant leap
forward on your own path to greatness."
*Dorie Clark, author of 'The Long Game' and executive education
faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business*
"By providing a comprehensive path to move anyone, in business or
in life, toward their own perception of success, Ruth Gotian's work
will undoubtedly have a profound impact on readers. With this
recent work, Dr. Gotian answers that question posed to her on that
first day at Teachers College, Columbia University 'In what area do
you consider yourself a thought leader?'"
*Katie Embree, EdD, Vice President for Planning and Strategy and
Chief of Staff to the President, Teachers College, Columbia
University*
"The Success Factor is a transforming book where you find the true
stories of high achievers and the foundations of their success.
Ruth invested years to find out what their secret is... and her
research, perseverance and passion is raising the bar of
excellence. Anyone can implement Ruth's ideas and tools and improve
their success!"
*Darek Lenart, SVP, People and Capability, North America Markets
and Strategic Growth Mastercard*
"Ruth Gotian sets the record straight on how to take control of
your career and reach success. The Success Factor showcases
insights and personal stories of high achievers from diverse fields
to show-- in a highly personal way-- what works for different
people. I gleaned something new from each different vignette. As an
advisor and mentor to PhDs and MD-PhDs, I strongly suggest this
book as a must-have for them."
*Ushma S. Neill, PhD, Vice President, Scientific Education &
Training, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center*
"The Success Factor provides a playbook for the strategic pursuit
of excellence, elite performance and ultimately success. Using
compelling stories, Dr. Gotian provides insights into the
commonalities and traits for high achievers and emphasizes the role
of mentoring in achieving success."
*RC Buford, CEO, San Antonio Spurs, Two-time National Basketball
Association (NBA) Executive of the Year*
"If you seek a guide to launch you on the path to true meaningful
success, read this book. With keen analysis and compelling
storytelling, Ruth Gotian unlocks the secrets of success and gives
us actionable tools to achieve it."
*Sanyin Siang, Thinkers50 #1 Coach & Mentor, and Author of 'The
Launch Book'*
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