This is about the humble beginnings of a blue-collar kid from San Bernardino, California. How as a first-generation college student he was able to ascend from a student leader to a university executive.

Every experience was an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Imposter syndrome was not to be embraced.

He shares how opportunities presented themselves and why it's important not to shy away from the stretch ones.

It includes some self exercises and a leadership checklist of skills and traits one should possess to achieve success in leading.