Peernovation, 2nd Edition
Forged By CEO Forums. Perfected For Teams.
Peer•no•va•tion (pir-nə-ˈvā-shən) combines the words peer (people of equal standing) and innovation (creativity realized). It is the act of working together to create something larger than ourselves.
This second edition of Peernovation stands on the shoulders of Leo Bottary’s previous three books, The Power of Peers (2016), What Anyone Can Do (2018), and Peernovation (2020). It is informed by the wisdom and experiences of dedicated forum leaders, scholars, group members, and team leaders during roughly 800 facilitated programs.
Beyond that, the content leans heavily on the disciplines of social learning theory, psychological safety, group dynamics, accountability, organizational culture, and systems thinking – building a bridge between the proven practices that have emerged from CEO Forums and what it will take to lead higher-performing, happier teams in today’s workplace.
Whether you are a team leader or team member, learn how to:
· select the right people for your team
· create psychological safety and inspire greater productivity
· build a positive culture of accountability
· become a better team leader
· foster a culture of continuous improvement
The new edition features updated content, five new chapters, a Foreword by Harvard Business School Professor and Best-Selling author Amy Edmondson, and an Afterword by CEO and Executive Editor of CEOWORLD Magazine, Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj. The book provides leaders and their teams with the proven principles and practices that CEO Forums have been employing for decades and brings them to today’s organizations.
Testimonials
“As a woman leading multiple successful businesses, I understand how siloed thinking can limit growth and collaboration. Leo’s Peernovation not only adds more heartwarming stories that resonate deeply with me as a CEO and entrepreneur, but it also offers easy-to-understand approaches for any organization looking to embrace collective wisdom. Leo speaks to what every
organization is trying to achieve—collaboration, trust, and
mutual growth. By implementing Peernovation, we can build
something larger than ourselves, a legacy that benefits both ourteams and future generations.”
Amber Lowry, CEO, Syssero, Inc.
“This book is a certified game changer for the generations! In
the newly updated second edition of Peernovation, Leo Bottary delivers an insightful and action-oriented guide on how to leverage peer wisdom to create team excellence. This book unveils the transformative power of collaborative leadership, shared learning, and collective accountability. Leo offers fresh strategies and realworld examples that empower teams to elevate performance, foster innovation, and achieve lasting success. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or team member, Peernovation is
an essential read for those looking to unlock the full potential of peer-driven growth and excellence.”
Rahfeal Gordon, Global Leadership Advisor,
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
“Leo Bottary has brilliantly captured the essence of my life’s work in this latest edition of Peernovation which is sure to become a leadership classic, standing alongside Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In my over 25 years of experience working with leaders and teams, I can confidently say that Leo has distilled every key leadership and effective teaming theory and practice into a practical, engaging, and indispensable guide— one that no leader should be without, regardless of their position within an organization.”
Dr. Anita Polite-Wilson, Executive Coach, C-Suite
Trusted Advisor, and Elite Team Strategist