Book Recommendation: Seeing Around Corners: C-Suite Wisdom from America's Most Insightful Leaders by Ken Banta
Leadership, at its heart, is about making decisions when the path forward isn’t obvious. In Seeing Around Corners, Ken Banta brings together the collective wisdom of top executives who have weathered disruption, crisis, and transformation—and emerged stronger.
What I appreciate most about this book is how practical it is. Each chapter is filled with lessons that go beyond buzzwords and theory. You’ll find guidance on anticipating change before it arrives, navigating complexity with confidence, and leading people through both uncertainty and opportunity.
Banta has a way of distilling decades of boardroom and C-suite experience into insights that are immediately usable. It’s not just about being strategic; it’s about being human while leading others through challenges.
If you’re a CEO, a business owner, or simply someone who wants to strengthen their leadership mindset, this book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how successful leaders think and act when stakes are high.
And here’s the exciting part: Ken Banta will be my guest on Your Partner In Success Radio in September 2025. I’m looking forward to diving into his wisdom and sharing even more of his insights with my audience.
MEET KEN BANTA
Ken Banta, founder and principal of The Vanguard Group for Leadership, is a trusted advisor to CEOs and senior executives navigating today’s most complex challenges. Drawing on decades in global corporate leadership, he has partnered with some of the world’s most influential business leaders to anticipate change, steer through disruption, and strengthen organizations for long-term success.
Ken has teamed up with some truly inspiring business leaders, including CEOs from companies such as Bausch + Lomb, Schering-Plough, and Pharmacia Corporation. By working closely with leaders like Brent Saunders and Fred Hassan, Ken has played a key part in guiding their organizations through big changes and major growth. Through The Vanguard Network, he connects with executives and board members from pharmaceuticals and social impact sectors, sharing practical strategies and helping their teams thrive.
Seeing Around Corners is available on Amazon.