Your Leadership Book for Avoiding Short-Term Mistakes: Executive Debt Launching Today

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! After months of hands-on research and writing, our new AspireSix book, Executive Debt: Confronting the Long-term Cost of Short-term Decisions, has launched. It builds on our experiences working alongside leaders in both startups and global brands, revealing how deferred decisions create what we call “Executive Debt.” This is your chance to learn how to spot hidden gaps, fix them, and create sustainable strategies for growth.

Why We Wrote Executive Debt

If you have spent time on the front lines of a business, you know the intense pressure to deliver quick wins. In many cases, critical decisions are postponed, and momentary needs take center stage. Though understandable, that approach leaves lingering issues and unresolved problems that pile up over time. Monty Fowler, one of our Co-founders with 30 years of experience, interviewed numerous leaders and wrote Executive Debt as a down-to-earth guide to help you fix ongoing challenges and set the stage for long-term success.

A Fresh Take on Leadership

Executive Debt stands out because it goes deeper than standard business advice or traditional decision-making frameworks. Rather than focusing only on theory, we share proven, real-life examples of leaders who took stock of their organizational gaps, changed course, and created better outcomes for everyone involved. If you have ever been wedged between short-term fires and long-term goals, this book was written for you.

Who Should Read It

• Executives and Managers dealing with the daily grind of putting out fires.
• Founders and Entrepreneurs looking to avoid pitfalls that often appear during rapid growth.
• Rising Leaders eager to avoid common mistakes and learn better decision-making habits.

What You Will Find Inside

1. Actionable Insights
   The book dives into the most common types of Executive Debt, including strategic, operational, cultural, and talent. Each section highlights key warning signs, explains their long-term impact, and provides steps to help leaders proactively address them before they become larger obstacles.
2. Real Stories
   Real world experiences from organizations of different sizes and stages. We explore where problems originated, how they escalated, and what it took to address them once and for all.
3. Practical Tools
   We do not rely on rigid frameworks. Instead, we walk you through solutions you can adapt to your own environment, whether you are running a small startup or a global enterprise.

Ready to Get Your Copy?

Executive Debt is available now. If you find yourself grappling with short-term pressures that seem to clash with your long-term vision, we invite you to explore the strategies outlined in the book. You can request a free digital copy here or reach out to the author, Monty Fowler, one of our Co-founders, directly if you would like to chat about how these ideas can help your business.

Stay tuned for more insights from Executive Debt in our upcoming posts and podcasts, where we will share additional tips and real-world lessons you can start applying right away. We are excited to see how these ideas spark positive change in your leadership journey.