In 2011 Dave Ursillo published his first book Lead Without Followers. In an inspiring uphill battle, Dave has shown a tremendous amount of grit. In the last year his business has experienced a dramatic turnaround.

Here are some of the highlights from our conversation

Lessons from the world of politics and leadership
The role of self belief in your success
Why a mission of service matters so much
The subtle nuances of your language the impact your mindset
Understanding what you think, feel and believe
Why what you say is going to be heard
How to push yourself to the place of true authenticity
Why making your life about other people gives them power
The Importance of not getting attached to your success
Why the art matters more than the mechanics
Why showing up everyday is just a prerequisite
How the failure of a book changed Dave's perception of art
Dealing with a business on the brink of failure
How Following through on a simple idea drastically changed Dave's business
Structuring a writer's group where the journey is the reward
The key values that were the foundations of the Literati writer's group
Critical Elements of Being Unapologetically You

Dave Ursillo is the founder of The Literati Writers Group, and the author or Lead without Followers. You can follow him on twitter @daveursillo.

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