With a background that includes founding the CIA Leadership Academy, Mears brings a wealth of real-world experience and insider knowledge to the table. And no, you don’t need to be a spy to use these techniques—his insights apply to leaders in any industry.
The book’s central premise? Great leadership isn’t about fighting human nature—it’s about working with it. Instead of pushing against the brain’s natural instincts, Mears shows how to harness them to create motivated teams, happier workplaces, and higher performance. His style is anything but dry. With humor, engaging anecdotes, and fascinating case studies, he makes complex ideas easy to understand and even fun to read.
Unlike business books that feel like a slog, Certainty is packed with call-outs, sidebars, and illustrations that break down key concepts in a way that sticks. Whether you’re a CEO or a team leader, this book delivers powerful, actionable strategies that will change how you approach leadership.
Mike Mears doesn’t just teach leadership—he makes it entertaining, insightful, and, most importantly, effective. Five stars!
**Thanks to Mike Mears and the publisher for a review copy of Certainty. The opinions are my own.