Inspiring Leaders to Lead Boldly
Aaron Levy is a best-selling author and dynamic speaker who helps leaders rethink how they show up, communicate, and build teams that thrive.
What Readers Are Saying…
"There's never been a more crucial time for companies to retain their employees and maximize their talents. Aaron has cracked the code on how managers can learn and apply a basic set of principles and turn them into actions that will unlock the potential of their employees. It's a must-read for any manager who needs a practical and purpose-driven guide to building a team of motivated producers and future leaders."
Susan Melcher
“If you manage a team or are seeking to actively engage with those around you, this book is for you.”
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"One of the best things you can do as a leader is to help the people around you realize their potential; sometimes that means giving critical feedback, sometimes that means celebrating their wins. Open, Honest, and Direct hits the nail on the head with its process for establishing meaningful transparency within your team."
Jack Altman
“Highly recommended for anyone or any firm looking to develop and elevate their leaders and create high performing teams!”
Amazon Review
“Open, Honest, and Direct is not just a book, it’s a way of leading your people by creating a culture of transparency, vulnerability, and courage. I love how Aaron weaves in the science behind each key leadership skill through stories and actionable advice. The book is not only insightful, but it’s also practical. It gives you the tools to apply with your team today. A must-read for any entrepreneur.”
Craig Wortmann
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Meet Aaron Levy
Aaron sees a future where work doesn’t suck: where work is both challenging and fulfilling, where your manager is your coach. where they’re the person who helps develop your skills and unlocks your full potential. Aaron founded Raise The Bar and wrote the best-selling book Open, Honest, and Direct, to create this future by empowering managers with the tools, skills, and training to be better leaders of people.
As a sought-after speaker, Aaron brings this mission to stages and boardrooms across the country, inspiring audiences with practical insights and powerful stories that spark real change. Over the last decade, he has worked with more than 10,000 business leaders, helping them define their goals, build high-performing teams, and lead with intention.
He’s also the host of the Raising The Bar on Leadership Podcast, Co-Founder of Stride, a Thrive Global Contributor, an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Coach, and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.
