On the Shoulders of Giants

Told through the voice of consultant Richard L. Godfrey, On the Shoulders of Giants mines pivotal moments in American history—the Pilgrims, Abigail Adams, Washington, Eisenhower's D-Day, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Reagan and Gorbachev, Iwo Jima, and Lincoln—for practical lessons in leadership and endurance. Using a framework of "no control, some control, total control" and a "Belief Window" model, the authors show readers how to adapt, influence, and act in the face of adversity. Written amid the 2008 economic crisis, it offers hope, resilience, and character grounded in historical example.

• "We have passed this way before"—a timely reminder that America has survived crises like today's before
• Coauthored by Franklin Covey cofounder Hyrum W. Smith, with a practical decision-making model (adapt / influence / act)
• History as a leadership toolkit: Washington, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Lincoln each teach a single memorable principle
• Strong endorsements from Ken Blanchard, Stephen M.R. Covey, Brian Tracy, and Senator Jake Garn

“The dwarf sees farther than the giant when he stands on the shoulders of the giant.”

Perfect for an adult reader—often LDS or generally faith-friendly—who loves American history and wants practical, story-driven lessons on leadership and staying hopeful through hard times.