Unstuck: A Story About Gaining Perspective, Creating Traction, and Pursuing Your Passion

Praise for UNSTUCK

"Randy Gravitt and Dan Webster are two of my heroes! They have helped me navigate many of life′s ups and downs with grace and purpose. I′m excited they decided to share their wisdom with the rest of the planet. If you want to accomplish more than you ever thought possible while protecting what matters most in this life, these guys are your guides!"
Mark Miller, VP, High Performance Leadership, Chick–fil–A, Inc. and bestselling author of Chess Not Checkers and The Heart of Leadership

"Momentum is a powerful concept in professional sports, but throughout the years there have been times our teams have experienced a slump. Randy and Dan have hit a home run with UNSTUCK. Their principles have helped us sustain a winning culture in the Pirate organization and this book will fuel our momentum in the future. I loved reading it. You will too!"
Clint Hurdle, Pittsburgh Pirates, 2013 NL Manager of the Year

"Dan and Randy are wise sages who guide you on a personal journey to rediscover your passion, power, and purpose in life. They have done this for me and I am forever grateful. So, if you find yourself living, but not fully alive, let this book breathe new life into your weary soul."
Jimmy Page, speaker and author of One Word that Will Change Your Life

"A practical, inspiring story that brings the reality of where many leaders are in all walks of life. This story helped me to rethink and rediscover what matters most to me in my life′s work. I recommend you read this book and then go through your own Personal Leadership SUMMIT with the authors, it will change you!"
Juan Ortiz, VP of National Sales, BluePay, author and speaker

"UNSTUCK is not for the faint of heart. It is for those that have courage to look in the mirror and ask the tough questions. If you are looking for life–change, then this a must–read book. Buckle up and enjoy the journey!"
Dan Britton, International VP, FCA

Foreword by Jon Gordon ix

Introduction xi

The Fable 1

The STOP Sign 3

Confession 7

Back at the Bank 11

Losing Heart 15

The Phone Call 23

Warning Sign 33

Alive, but Not Living 39

Perspective 47

ER 61

Daisies 67

Gone Missing 73

Everyone Needs Traction 79

Relief 89

Reflection 95

It s in the Doing 101

Action 107

Renewal 113

Welcome Back 123

Six Months Later 135

Application Guide: Applying the Traction

Formula and the Six–Phase

Model to Your Life 139

Suggestions for Those Who Lead Others 206

Acknowledgments 217

About the Authors 219

Stay In Touch 221

Index 223

DAN WEBSTER is a lifelong student, practitioner and pioneer in the area of leadership and life development. He founded Authentic Leadership, Inc, in 1995 with the vision to train and inspire leaders to live authentic lives of great impact. Dan has also been a distinguished visiting scholar in the Values–Driven Leadership PhD/D.B.A. program at Benedictine University outside Chicago. Learn more about Dan at www.danwebster.com.

RANDY GRAVITT is an author, speaker, and life coach who spends his time encouraging leaders. In 2014, Randy founded INTEGREAT Leadership, a company whose mission is to grow a generation of integrity–based leaders. His work includes training high performance teams for Chick–fil–A, Inc. and serving as one of the leadership coaches for the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization. Learn more about Randy′s work at www.randygravitt.com.