Interview With Author John & Katie McCann
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
We are a husband-and-wife team running a family business with a passion for leadership! We have written two books, both with a focus on leadership and workplace culture.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Our most recent book is entitled: From Diversity to Inclusion: The Power of Leadership & Team Building. It was inspired by the evolving and changing workplace where so many of the old stigmas and standards are no longer common-place. The workplace is evolving and it is SO important for leaders to understand, adapt, and prioritize inclusion.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
We work together on the outline and ideas – Katie is the main writer – and John makes sure deadlines are met and things are moving along!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
We love self-development and leadership books. One of our favorites is Rich Dad, Poor Dad along with most of Simon Sinek’s work.
What are you working on now?
We are getting ready to start a 3-book series focused on different aspects of leadership
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
We promote through our facebook page, and various promo sites, including Awesome Gang!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it! It feels like such a challenge to get started and I am somewhat of a perfectionist, feeling like the books are never quote “done” but just have to move on from that and publish it!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up. It sounds simple and maybe a little cliche but honestly, you can’t fail if you don’t’ give you. No matter how many roadblocks, problems, or what seems like a failure is only pushing you toward actual success. You only fail IF you give you.
What are you reading now?
Limitless by Jim Kwik – he is such an inspiration!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue to write books on leadership to help and inspire new and seasoned leaders.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Atomic Habits
Extreme Ownership
*All such inspirational books!
Author Websites and Profiles
John & Katie McCann Amazon Profile
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