Parallel Peaks

This book ties together 8 common elements of mountaineering and business management that make the crucial difference between success and failure in either endeavor.

John McQuaig is uniquely qualified to write this book. He co-founded a bank, served as its chairman of the board and watched it grow to more than $250 million in assets. He also climbed many mountains and is one of the few people who successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro

He challenges--and motivates--readers to think about eight key question as they go to the "summit:"

• Vision: What is yours and where is your summit?
• SWOT analysis: What strengths can you capitalize on, what weaknesses are holding you back and what threats and opportunities are ahead?
• Planning and preparation: How well have you planned and prepared? Do you have the right tools and assets?
• Your own story writing: Are you willing to keep your possibilities open and write your own story?
• Can you take constructive advice?
• A supportive team: Do members work together? Are there any weak players?
• An experienced guide: Do you have a coach or mentor to guide you?
• Taking it one step at a time: Do you have performance indicators and metrics in place?
• Luck: Are you prepared to capitalize on good luck and counter the effects of bad luck?