Description: "In his book, Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It: Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO of a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company, Chairman Emeritus Garry Ridge tells the story of how he helped grow WD-40 Company into one of the world's most recognized and beloved brands"--
Brief description: Garry Ridge has been named by Inc. Magazine as one of the world's top 10 Most Admired CEOs, and served as CEO of WD-40 Company for 25 years. The founder and CEO of The Learning Moment, Garry now delivers his inspiring message to audiences and coaching clients throughout the world. He currently sits on the boards of The Gorilla Glue Company and Eastridge Workplace Solutions. In the past, he has served on the boards of WD-40 Company, The Ken Blanchard Companies and The San Diego Foundation.
Review Quotes: "Garry Ridge is the embodiment of what it means to be a great CEO. That he took the time to write down how he learned to lead (with such humility, I might add) means that we all get to learn how to lead like him. And that can only be a good thing!"
--Simon Sinek, New York Times Bestselling Author, The Infinite Game
--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Think Again and Hidden Potential, and Host, WorkLife podcast "I absolutely loved this book. Garry Ridge wants you to know that being a great leader is simple. But simple, alas, doesn't mean easy. Becoming a great leader means becoming a better person--more caring, curious, humble, and more fully dedicated to making things better . . . Garry delightfully conveys the accumulated stories and wisdom of decades of leadership practice."
--Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School, and Author, Right Kind of Wrong "With his characteristic storytelling flair (and occasionally irreverent humor), Garry Ridge distills decades of experience into a powerful, no-nonsense guide that challenges conventional leadership paradigms. A must-read for anyone aspiring to lead with both heart and integrity."
--Hubert Joly, former CEO, Best Buy; Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School; and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, The Heart of Business "Whether you're at the beginning of your leadership path or a seasoned executive, Garry's wisdom will resonate and inspire you to lead with authenticity, empathy, and a commitment to making others happy."
--Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times Bestselling Author, Triggers and What Got You Here Won't Get You There