In a time when leadership is being tested across industries, institutions, and communities, David Reggina offers a timely and transformative response. His forthcoming book, 30 Lessons to Lead: From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs, isn’t just another addition to the crowded leadership shelf, it’s a raw, deeply personal, and remarkably actionable guide that speaks to the heart of what it means to lead in today’s world.
Reggina is no stranger to challenge. His journey to becoming a respected leadership expert was forged not in ivory towers or theoretical case studies but in real-life adversity. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a youth, he learned early how to persevere through pain. As an adult, he committed to years of growth, therapy, and personal development while navigating demanding roles in business, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship. That depth of experience fuels the lessons he shares, lessons that are authentic, hard-earned, and relatable to anyone who has ever been pushed to their limits and decided to rise anyway.
That authenticity is exactly what makes 30 Lessons to Lead so powerful. Written during a period of deep reflection and clarity, including a multi-day water fast, the book distills three essential leadership arcs: leading yourself, leading with intention, and ultimately, leading to multiply your impact. Each lesson is designed to be consumed in 15–20 minutes, making it accessible even for the busiest professionals, but packed with insights that linger long after the last page.
Reggina’s message is resonating across a strikingly wide audience. From professional athletes and faith-based leaders to startup founders and corporate executives, his voice is gaining traction as one that blends vulnerability with purpose-driven strategy. As the founder of the globally ranked No Snooze Podcast, Reggina has already built a dedicated following with his audio/visual partner, Claudio Valenzuela by delivering straight talk on life, ambition, and personal accountability. In partnership with serial entrepreneur Sean Degnan, he also co-founded Action Cultivates Excellence (ACE), a leadership organization focused on growth through action, integrity, and service.
The book itself is structured into three clear and compelling parts. The first, Lead Yourself First, lays the foundation with lessons on discipline, mindset, goal-setting, and emotional resilience. These are the internal tools every leader must master before stepping into roles that influence others. In the second section, Lead With Intention, Reggina addresses the core of relational leadership, empathy, creativity, communication, and focus. The final arc, Lead to Multiply, is where legacy is built. Topics like trust-building, feedback, delegation, and long-term impact are covered with practical tools and grounded storytelling.
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It’s this blend of storytelling and strategy that makes the book stand out. Reggina doesn’t just write about leadership ideals, he shows readers what they look like in action. He recounts mistakes, breakthroughs, doubts, and triumphs with unflinching honesty. His writing is candid without being cynical, motivational without being performative. He knows leadership isn’t a title — it’s a daily choice. And with each chapter, he helps readers see how to choose better, lead better, and live better.
What’s perhaps most remarkable is the book’s broad applicability. While many leadership books target C-suite professionals or elite performers, 30 Lessons to Lead intentionally speaks to a more expansive definition of leadership. Reggina writes for government officials working tirelessly to balance public service and personal sacrifice. For teachers and faith leaders quietly shaping lives in their communities. For parents modeling leadership at the kitchen table. For entrepreneurs navigating uncertain terrain. For anyone who aspires to lead, not from a podium, but from a place of principle.
“Dave Reggina offers a refreshing perspective on leadership, one grounded in resilience, ownership, and real-world experience,” wrote Yahoo Finance in a recent feature. “He empowers individuals worldwide to embrace life’s challenges, rise above adversity, and become the strongest version of themselves.” That kind of praise doesn’t come from theory; it’s born from relevance, humility, and impact.
And impact is what Reggina is most focused on. Faith, while not overtly emphasized, is a steady current throughout the book. It subtly anchors his views on vision, values, and service. It’s the unseen compass behind his conviction that leadership is not just a skill but a calling, one that must be answered with both heart and discipline.
With the release of 30 Lessons to Lead on the horizon, Reggina’s work is poised to make a significant contribution to leadership discourse. In a post-pandemic world redefined by uncertainty and change, his call to lead with integrity, courage, and self-awareness could not be more relevant. Whether you’re steering a global company, building a business from scratch, coaching a team, or trying to show up better for your family, this book offers both a mirror and a map.
It’s rare to encounter a leadership book that feels both timely and timeless. One that challenges the reader without alienating them. One that doesn’t preach from a pedestal but invites you into the trenches, where real leadership lives. David Reggina has managed to write that book.
If you read only one leadership book this year, make it this one. 30 Lessons to Lead: From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress. And in today’s world, that’s the kind of leadership we all need more of.
To learn more about Dave Reggina, follow him on Instagram or by visiting his website at www.davereggina.com .
