Think your way to the top

A Nine-Time CEO’s 52-Week Journal for Getting Ahead and Staying There

In three decades at the top of the corporate ladder, including nine stints as a president or CEO making multibillion-dollar decisions, international management innovator Des Hague has seen firsthand what it takes to maximize success.

The key is simple but far from easy—practice what you think.

In an era when we’ve become addicted to distraction, our abilities to think critically and plan have suffered. While the idea of training our bodies for health and optimal performance is as fashionable as ever, the idea of training our minds has become an afterthought.

Think Your Way to the Top reveals a revolutionary mental training program—a Thought Journey—that offers fifty-two weeks of exercises that challenge you to think about how you show up for life and help you develop a road map to becoming your best self.

Packed with actionable insights and anchored in decades of experience with top-tier global brands like Safeway, 7-Eleven, Maytag, and Centerplate, Think Your Way to the Top is the ultimate handbook for thinking your way to the top of your game.

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“I have worked with many great leaders, but Des has set the standard that I use to compare all others. Think Your Way to the Top is a masterclass of true leadership in motion, with endless examples of powerful, practical lessons from one of the very best leaders. It provides a learningfest.”

—Roger Glenn, senior human resources executive, Safeway and Target

“Caution: This book will transform your life. Think Your Way to the Top is a comprehensive guide to upgrading your life and your thinking step by step in one year. Des shares his personal experiences and learnings to give you motivation and inspiration to follow through the process of making big changes.”

—Ambreen Nadeem, founder of the podcast Psychology Talks, bestselling author, and Awards Magazine Top 100 Global Thought Leader

“Caution: This “Do others underestimate you? Do you feel you have untapped potential? Do you have the desire to achieve something significant for your family or for society? If you’re shaking your head yes, then Think Your Way to the Top is for you.”

—Bill Byrne, author and host of the Habits of Wealth podcast

“Beyond the brilliant business and life lessons, Think Your Way to the Top is filled with powerful insights from a leader who has been there and done it. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about maximizing their career.”

—James D. White, board chairman, The Honest Company; lead independent director, Affirm Inc.; and former

“Des Hague has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly in business life. The insightful questions and reflections in Think Your Way to the Top can help you learn from his experiences—and your own—to become a better leader.”