TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF FIRST

A story about a simple idea with the power to change everything.

TAKE YOUR

SHOES

OFF FIRST

A story about a simple idea with the power to change everything.

"Game Changer!"

"That's what Take Your Shoes Off First is. Why is it that well-intended leaders commonly do not have the positive impact that they desire? Julia Freeland answers this simply: they struggle to take their shoes off. I invite you to read this book, take your shoes off, and have more of the positive impact that you desire."

-Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., Leadership Professor, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of “Success Mindsets”

"Couldn't Put it Down!"

“ I couldn’t put it down!  In the time of Covid-19, as we are all experiencing change in the way we work, our family lives, and relationships in general, we need to be able to “take our shoes off” to evolve, change, and grow. This book resonates on many levels and is so relevant for the world and times we live in today.”

 - Stacey Thornton, Director of Business Applications, Seattle Children’s Hospital

"Game Changer!"

"That's what Take Your Shoes Off First is. Why is it that well-intended leaders commonly do not have the positive impact that they desire? Julia Freeland answers this simply: they struggle to take their shoes off. I invite you to read this book, take your shoes off, and have more of the positive impact that you desire."

-Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., Leadership Professor, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of “Success Mindsets”

"Couldn't Put it Down!"

“ I couldn’t put it down!  In the time of Covid-19, as we are all experiencing change in the way we work, our family lives, and relationships in general, we need to be able to “take our shoes off” to evolve, change, and grow. This book resonates on many levels and is so relevant for the world and times we live in today.”

 - Stacey Thornton, Director of Business Applications, Seattle Children’s Hospital

Hear it from an expert...

Do you want to:

 - Cultivate stronger relationships?

 - Bridge the gap that divides people?

 - Rise from adversity easier and faster?

 - Feel more peace in uncertainty?

 - Innovate faster?

If YES - this book was written for you.

- Nicholas Hutchinson, CEO, BookThinkers

"Wish I Had Read This Book Years Ago!"

“I wish I had read this book many years ago.  There are several critical times in my life I would have handled differently if I had.  I will be thinking of the lessons in here often going forward, both as a partner and a leader.  I agree, the world would be a better place if more people worked to ‘take their shoes off first.’”

-Greg Amrofell, Chief Marketing Officer, IHME

"A Unique and Universal Truth."

“A unique and universal truth - that is what this book delivers in a concise, entertaining package! Simple delivery of a powerful idea that is reminiscent of The Magic of Tidying Up and The Happiness Project in the eye-opening ‘of course!’ kind of way. It is relevant to everyone and easy to read. It’s the perfect ‘Today Show’ segment!”

 - Amy Neuberger, MBA, serial entrepreneur

"Reminds Me of The Alchemist"

“This quick enlightening story reminds me of The Alchemist, The Celestine Prophecy, and A Course of Miracles. The wisdom of "Take Your Shoes Off First" is brought to life through vivid scenes and poignant lessons to illustrate a simple, yet deep understanding of emotional intelligence.  I wish I had this smart book when I was in the US Army.  

- Nancy Adams Treder, Public Relations Consultant

"It's Like Radical Candor,

But A Much Easier Read."

"It’s like Radical Candor, but a much easier read. It leaves you with a set of principles or norms that, if we all showed up agreeing to, would transform all interactions for the better.  It can help take race and differences out of the spotlight and instead focus us on finding common ground and building new bridges of understanding.”

 - Tia Price, Ex. Director, Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition

Take Your Shoes Off First

Be entertained while learning how to quickly improve your life and relationships!

This book is a parable about a simple idea with the power to change everything for the better. While reading this book, you will be inspired to rethink parts of your life and feel motivated to consider new possibilities. 

You will see that although life often appears black and white,

it is really filled with a rainbow of possibilities.

90 minutes of entertainment for a

lifetime of better outcomes.

Curious? Good! It is the first step...

"Eye Opening!"

"Wow! This book was eye-opening and thought provoking!  It held my attention throughout and I want to read it again. It feels like it is one of those books I will keep re-reading. I want to implement the concepts in this book into every aspect of my human interactions. I would recommend this book for anyone and everyone!”

- April Com, Military Wife and Stay at Home Mom

"Powerful Book!"

“Thank you for writing this powerful book! It is beautifully written and an amazing read! I used it immediately to help my husband through a sticky work situation. The next day he reported “I’m going to be taking my shoes off first more often! That made a big difference!”

 - Lori Tanner, CMO and Business Development, Accel 180