"A powerful book to find courage to live life intentionally and with meaning. Patrick's life story is inspiring and his learnings can be applied to everyone. Through humanity, vulnerability and charisma, Patrick helps us reflect and find ways to face challenges and reinvent oneself. Worth reading!"
- Barbara Martin Coppola, CEO of Decathlon
"An inspiring life story of making difficult professional and life changes. Patrick has assembled a worthy collection of life and career lessons, with humor, humility, and vulnerability."
- Matthijs Glastra, CEO of Novanta
Part-autobiography, part self-help manual, "Step Back and Leap" is a captivating read from the get go. Patrick Mork has lived a rich, varied life and he's a strong storyteller, which might be why I found myself racing through this book in a single day. Mork is both open and unapologetic about his failures and successes alike, which makes the book refreshing and insightful. He articulates the classic problems of Marketing in Silicon Valley (and more broadly in tech), drives home the importance of purpose, and layers in a series of useful tips and exercises he's developed in his latest career as an executive/ corporate team coach. And when he takes you on the white knuckle ride of the Sequoia Century, you'll be hanging on the edge of your seat.
As a three-time CMO on the cusp of (exciting) career change, I found myself scribbling down some of the bolder pieces of advice to take on my next journey. In the end, you may not agree with every square inch of Mork's approaches and philosophy, but you will exit the book entertained and inspired to be bolder in seeking your own truth.
- Leela Srinivasan, CEO at Parity, Board Member Upwork
"I've known and worked closely with Patrick for over a decade and know that many would benefit from this book which is a result of his deep self reflections and focus on constant, transformational change.
Congratulations Patrick! Thank you for letting me be a small part of this amazing journey."
- Brad Bao, Founder and Chairman at LIME
"Can't recommend this book enough. From career to personal advice, it taught me so much... Thank you Patrick for the sound advice!"
- Erica M. Larsen, Gaming & CG&E Sales Coach at Google
"I found it a fascinating (and unexpected) marriage of memoir and business. Sometimes I was so absorbed in the narrative that I forgot the book had business purpose, and then you would insert a pithy quote, an apropos reference, or an on-point exercise that grounded me in the lesson! "
- David M.M. Taffet (serial entrepreneur and CEO)
"The sustained narrative, of both your life and your career, moved me to tears on several occasions. If this book does not inspire others to live better, be better, lead better and just generally work harder on themselves, then nothing else will. You have created a treasure!
- Claire Harbour (Executive coach, Insead MBA, Former GM at LVMH)
