Thoughtfully Ruthless

Praise for THOUGHTFULLY Ruthless

"Val Wright has worked in some of the toughest corporate cultures in business; she's seen it all. Thoughtfully Ruthless acts as a personal playbook to navigate your career in the most competitive of environments by focusing on your strengths and identifying growth opportunities for your company. Essential reading for executives at every level."
—Peter Moore, Chief Operating Officer, Electronic Arts

"As an executive you are expected to be a great decision maker, on 24/7, and able to leap buildings in a single bound and do it in a way that inspires. It requires you to be at your best all the time. Val's work and book Thoughtfully Ruthless is an amazing tool that every executive or aspiring executive can learn from. Unlocking effectiveness and teaching how to take care of yourself, team, and business through transparency, and not shying away from being thoughtfully ruthless on the things that matter most. In a world filled with leadership models that feel nonauthentic and heavy, this is light and this method delivers."
—John Phillips, Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition, Starbucks Corporation

"Val Wright has always provided the frank, honest, insightful feedback I've needed to be a better leader. Thoughtfully Ruthless takes that to the next level by focusing on the scarce resources of time and energy that challenge all of us in our professional and personal lives. Val provides the stories and insights necessary to bring her message of empowerment home in an impactful way that should be very valuable for any leader."
—Robbie Bach, Former Microsoft President, Chief Xbox Officer, and Author of Xbox Revisited: A Game Plan for Corporate and Civic Renewal

"Val Wright is the real deal, an executive coach who 'gets it.' She will change the way you think, the way you perceive challenges, and the way you implement personal leadership. Thoughtfully Ruthless is a must for every leader who wants to up his or her game."
—Kate Hill, Former executive, Tribune Publishing

"Thoughtfully Ruthless manages to capture the character of the leaders each of us has dealt with, as well as those we try to emulate, in a way that shows the depth and insightfulness of author Val Wright. I have no doubt that her experiences would allow her to determine what is necessary for one who wishes to be an effective leader. Even with this confidence, the valuable information within the book, and the enthralling way in which it is presented, she's exceeded all of my expectations, leaving me impressed and motivated to improve as a leader."
—Ilan Spillinger, CVP, Hololens and Custom Silicon, Microsoft Corporation