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A book written in about a month shouldn’t be this good—but this one is!

I caught up with who just casually finished writing his third book… in about a month. Yes, a MONTH. Absolute madness.

(Especially because most people tell us they’ll finish “soon” and then time does what time does 😅)

Here’s the wild part: it’s a damn good book—period. The fact that it came together so quickly is just extra crazy. My editing team was in awe. Chris is a pro in every sense.

When we first worked together, Chris was hustling for unpaid speaking gigs just to get on stages. Fast forward to now: 80+ paid speaking engagements a year. 🔥

I can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes him.
Keep an eye out for Moments That Matter—coming soon. This one’s going places.

👻👻 Two ghosts. No secrets.

This week’s podcast episode is a little different — because my guest, Madison Fitzpatrick, is the only other ghostwriter I’ve had on the show.

And we didn’t hold back.

We talk candidly about:
• What the book-writing process actually looks like behind the scenes
• Where ghostwriter–author collaborations succeed (and where they fall apart)
• The responsibilities both sides need to own to create a great book
• How clarity, trust, and process make the difference between frustration and flow

If you’re an author considering a ghostwriter — or a ghostwriter who wants better clients, better outcomes, and better books — this episode is for you.
https://pithywordsmithery.com/2026/01/transforming-complex-ideas-into-compelling-books-with-madison-fitzpatrick/

Transforming Complex Ideas Into Compelling Books With Madison Fitzpatrick - Pithy Wordsmithery Introduction: Madison Fitzpatrick is a freelance ghostwriter and former engineer who specializes in helping experts, leaders, and innovators craft clear, impactful nonfiction books that distill complex ideas, working independently with clients across industries. She has ghostwritten more than 20 boo...

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That’s why today’s launch of BOLD Leadership: The Adventure of Building Excuse-Proof, Goal-Crushing Teams feels especially timely.

In this book, Kim Svoboda at Aspiration Catalyst reframes leadership as what it should be: an adventure.
Not reckless.
Not chaotic.
But bold by design.

Through the BOLD framework—
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Kim offers leaders something rare: a practical, actionable way to build teams that take ownership, move together, and actually enjoy the climb.

This is the kind of book that doesn’t just sit on your shelf. It gets dog-eared, highlighted, and actually used.

It’s a great reminder of why books matter so much for leaders: They turn hard-earned experience into a legacy others can follow.

Congratulations, Kim, on bringing this one into the world! May it spark a lot of bold leadership adventures ahead.

BOLD Leadership: The Adventure of Building Excuse-Proof, Goal-Crushing Teams Leadership should be an adventure. Yet, too many leaders find themselves overwhelmed, struggling to motivate their teams, and wanting to improve but not knowing where to start. Silos slow progress. Priorities shift. Accountability fades. They lose the spark that made them want to lead in the firs...