Author Description

Real leaders aren't born-they're built. Under pressure. Through pain. In private. In 30 Lessons to Lead, Dave Reggina delivers a powerful blueprint for those ready to lead at the highest level-starting with themselves. This is not theory. These are the real-world lessons forged through decades of leading teams in government, building businesses from the ground up, and navigating the trials of chronic illness, fatherhood, and personal transformation. If you're looking for surface-level motivation, look elsewhere. This is leadership for those who are ready to raise the standard and carry the weight. Every chapter is a playbook-focused, actionable, and designed to sharpen your discipline, communication, presence, and resilience. You'll learn how to earn trust, lead under pressure, and live a life that commands respect, not attention. Whether you're running a company or rebuilding your life, this book will challenge you to go deeper, push further, and lead with relentless intention. Dave Reggina is a Deputy Commissioner, leadership expert, entrepreneur, host of the top-ranked No Snooze Podcast and co-founder of Action Cultivates Excellence. His leadership has shaped cultures, elevated teams, and changed lives-and now it's your turn.