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Stories and Strategies for

Purposeful Leaders
Through his bestselling books, Tony Martignetti helps leaders uncover their inner light by reconnecting with what truly matters and redefining success from the inside out.
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Two Books, One Mission

Whether scaling the metaphorical mountain or reflecting by the campfire, Tony’s work shares one message:
Leadership starts within.
When leaders embrace their story, align with their values, and reconnect with their purpose, they unlock their hidden brilliance—and help others do the same.

Campfire Lessons for Leaders

How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward

In his latest book, Tony invites readers to gather around the metaphorical campfire—a place where wisdom, vulnerability, and connection illuminate the path forward. Campfire Lessons for Leaders distills lessons from over 200 conversations on The Virtual Campfire Podcast, helping readers transform reflection into growth and their past into fuel for purposeful action.
Key Themes:
  • Embracing your story and owning your past
  • Cultivating grounded leadership through curiosity, compassion, and connection
  • Transforming pain points into flashpoints
  • Leading from authenticity and emotional courage
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“Engaging and powerful! Drawing from the stories of world-class leaders, ‘Campfire Lessons for Leaders’ offers a grounded and insightful approach to leadership.

Get inspired and discover practical tips to start becoming a better leader for your team and company today.”

Marshall Goldsmith

Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times Bestselling author

“‘Campfire Lessons for Leaders’ is a captivating exploration of the power of introspection and personal growth. As a leadership and change expert, I appreciate the book’s unique approach to showcasing the importance of self-awareness and reflection in achieving success.

Tony’s engaging storytelling and thought-provoking insights will inspire you to embrace your past and use it as a catalyst for positive change in your life. Highly recommended.”

Peter BregmaN

#1 Executive Coach, Bestselling Author

“By exploring the past, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and develop the self-awareness that is essential for growth and success.

This book offers a practical roadmap for uncovering and making sense of our personal histories, and I particularly appreciate Tony’s compassionate approach. “Campfire Lessons for Leaders” is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand how their past experiences can propel them forward and achieve their goals.”

Dorie Clark

Wall Street Journal bestselling author and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

“Tony Martignetti’s ‘Campfire Lessons for Leaders’ is aptly named. He has a gift for conversation, for connection, and for evoking the feeling of a campfire. Interestingly, Tony started his career in life sciences.

Now, through conversation and curiosity, he brings people and their stories to life. Lovely.”

Whitney Johnson

CEO of Disruption Advisors, Thinkers50 Top 10 Management Thinker, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author

“Tony invites us into sacred space – the intimate moments around proverbial campfires where we let down our guards, open our hearts and minds, and reveal the deepest desires and angst about our future. Through compelling, heartfelt stories, the guests of Tony’s podcast disclose the journeys they’ve traveled to marvelous discoveries of their gifts and aspirations.

Through their stories, you’ll delve more deeply into your own and discover aspects of yourself you’d not imagined.”

Ron Carucci

Managing Partner @ Navalent and Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author

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Climbing the Right Mountain

Navigating the Journey to an Inspired Life

Success doesn’t always lead to fulfillment. In Climbing the Right Mountain, Tony invites leaders to pause and reflect—are you sure the path you’re on is truly the one meant for you?

 

Through powerful stories and personal insight, he helps readers redefine success, reconnect with their values, and create a life built on meaning—not momentum.

Key Themes:

  • Redefining success on your own terms
  • The power of self-leadership
  • Overcoming burnout and rediscovering fulfillment
  • Building alignment between inner purpose and outer achievement
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“Engaging and powerful! Drawing from the stories of world-class leaders, ‘Campfire Lessons for Leaders’ offers a grounded and insightful approach to leadership.

Get inspired and discover practical tips to start becoming a better leader for your team and company today.”

Marshall Goldsmith

Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times Bestselling author

“‘Campfire Lessons for Leaders’ is a captivating exploration of the power of introspection and personal growth. As a leadership and change expert, I appreciate the book’s unique approach to showcasing the importance of self-awareness and reflection in achieving success.

Tony’s engaging storytelling and thought-provoking insights will inspire you to embrace your past and use it as a catalyst for positive change in your life. Highly recommended.”

Peter BregmaN

#1 Executive Coach, Bestselling Author

“By exploring the past, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and develop the self-awareness that is essential for growth and success.

This book offers a practical roadmap for uncovering and making sense of our personal histories, and I particularly appreciate Tony’s compassionate approach. “Campfire Lessons for Leaders” is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand how their past experiences can propel them forward and achieve their goals.”

Dorie Clark

Wall Street Journal bestselling author and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business

“Tony Martignetti’s ‘Campfire Lessons for Leaders’ is aptly named. He has a gift for conversation, for connection, and for evoking the feeling of a campfire. Interestingly, Tony started his career in life sciences.

Now, through conversation and curiosity, he brings people and their stories to life. Lovely.”

Whitney Johnson

CEO of Disruption Advisors, Thinkers50 Top 10 Management Thinker, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author

“Tony invites us into sacred space – the intimate moments around proverbial campfires where we let down our guards, open our hearts and minds, and reveal the deepest desires and angst about our future. Through compelling, heartfelt stories, the guests of Tony’s podcast disclose the journeys they’ve traveled to marvelous discoveries of their gifts and aspirations.

Through their stories, you’ll delve more deeply into your own and discover aspects of yourself you’d not imagined.”

Ron Carucci

Managing Partner @ Navalent and Bestselling, Multi-Award-Winning Author

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MOST PEOPLE THINK OF FULFILLMENT AS A

DESTINATION.

THE TRUTH IS THAT IT IS A

PLACE TO COME FROM...

AND THESE BOOKS SHOW YOU HOW TO

get started.

Evaluate Where You Are

Evaluate Where You Are

Calibrate Your Being

Check Your Surroundings

Be Ready to Adapt

Get Your Bearings

Make a Meaningful Impact

Evaluate Your Footprint

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