Honk follows the adventures of three geese embarking on an extraordinary journey from Quebec, Canada to Tampa, Florida. The story centers on a courageous protagonist, Jet, as the geese navigate storms, diverse landscapes, illness, hunters, and personal challenges along the way. Captured as an allegory, Honk is a warm adventure using biomimicry (nature) to help us understand the importance of working together to manage through uncertain times. Honk shares a framework for a different kind of leadership and a new perspective for allowing us to let go of our past to make room for growth. The framework of Love, Hope, and Joy gives rise to the finest form of mindful leadership that lies within each of us.
Each day, Jet journals her experiences and deep reflections on life-changing events and unexpected lessons of life – revealing a powerful awakening along her journey to becoming a leader during uncertain times. In essence Honk shines a light on three core values available to each of us - and how important it is to live our lives with these values in balance.
Honk brings decades of lessons from family, friends, colleagues, sermons, the sporting world, and the executive C-Suite to offer the reader a fresh look at personal success in uncertain times.
Welcome to Honk. Enjoy the discovery of Love, Hope, and Joy.
Industry Reviews
Jim has created a thought-provoking and powerful allegory that prompts us to reflect deeply on our own mission and our own leadership journey. I couldn’t help thinking about my family, my team, and my business as I followed the journey shared in Honk.
In short form, Jim reminds us all just how connected we are to the universe around us and how nature often provides the finest example of a pure, highly functioning team.
Verne Harnish
Founder, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and author of Start to Scale
Honk is beautifully written: like the perfect fall day, it is both clear and crisp. This leadership journey provides inspiration, insights, and clarity on what is important. The wisdom Jim shares sets the conditions for every reader to gain valuable lessons in leadership and life, regardless of whether they are leading themselves or others. A timeless story, both entertaining and thought-provoking!
Dean A. DiSibio
Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
Founder of Colonels Leadership Council and co-author of Reel Lessons in Leadership
Honk is an incredible story for all ages that blends a journey of self-discovery and awareness with the truths and challenges of leadership. These truths are applicable to veteran leaders as well as those just learning to navigate new leadership roles. Jim adds just the right touch of storytelling and mystery in the adventure. Loved it!
Tom Saunders, Ph.D.
Author of Choices, Decisions that Last a Lifetime and of The Road between Us, the Elder and the Atheist
Veteran Leadership Trainer and Management Consultant for over 35 years
Honk is a wonderful story filled with a richness we don’t see often. You can’t wait for the next chapter. I found myself emotionally attached to the characters and immediately invested. The journey carries messaging that sticks for some time.
Susan Waring Koch
Senior Banking Executive and co-Author of If It Comes in a Black Velvet Box, I’ll Love It!
