A must-read for leaders of growing businesses, From 50 to 500: Mastering the Unique Leadership Challenges of Growing Small Companies by Jonathan Dapra and company, is a veritable must-read on this subject matter and one that I wholly, and heartily recommend anyone even the slightest bit interested, to read and take on board. ~ Exclusive Magazine, Review

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. I found this book very thoughtful and practical hands on approach to leadership. It has a structured approach on how to lead companies from a small size to growth to 500. There should be a change in mind, strategic approach and ways of leading companies small and big. Interesting examples give opportunities to learn and reflect. ~ Darya Yegorina (Reviewer), NetGalley

Before becoming a Fortune 100 executive, I experienced both success and failure in creating and running small companies. I wish then, as a young entrepreneur, I had the benefit of “From 50 to 500,” an easy-to-read, practical guide with insights for the long run. ~ Thomas Ramey, Director at Axis Capital. Honorary Trustee of the Brookings Institute, former Chairman of Liberty International – Liberty Mutual Group

I wish this book was around when I was building and leading my small company. There is not a thing that did not resonate with me—it put words to my experiences. As a small business entrepreneur and an organizational psychologist, the High Impact Leadership Model is a perfect framework to articulate what it takes to be successful, not just for me but for my leadership team. The three Development Domains and the self-assessment tool have just the right level of insight and practicality to be used by the novice and experienced leader alike. ~ Sandra B. Hartog, Ph.D., Founder of Fenestra Inc.

As a small company grows, it faces distinct challenges. A new form of leadership is critical for success. This is the first book I’ve read that speaks directly to those leaders—explaining the most important moves these leaders must execute. A must-read for leaders of growth businesses. ~ Henrik Ekelund, Founder & CEO of BTS Group, an international strategy implementation and leadership development company

We found ourselves nodding our heads in acknowledgment of the challenges inherent in founding and growing a business. The authors have hit on many familiar problems and agonizing decisions. Reflective and honest readers will certainly benefit from the insights offered in these pages. ~ John Nury, Founder of Circle R Safety and David Nury, Leader of Circle R Safety, D&D Leasing, LLC., and Beth’s Barricades

From 50 to 500 represents a comprehensive, highly functional toolbox for the small business leader. The book is loaded with valuable insight, relevant business cases, and motivation to learn, grow, and succeed. Small businesses function and execute best as a team, and teams are best led by intelligent and adaptive leaders. Leaders willing to learn and evolve. The book’s well-thought-out success narrative serves as a blueprint for positive change management. I strongly encourage people considering a new venture, developing a new business, and scaling an early-stage company to buy this book! Once you do, dog-ear the pages, take notes, and enthusiastically apply the tricks and tools the authors generously provide for the reader. If you do, you will achieve new heights, and your employees and customers will thank you! ~ Marty Strong, Navy SEAL Officer (retired), CEO & Chief Strategy Officer at LGS Management Group. Author of Be Nimble

This book should be on the shortlist for anyone at the helm of a business who feels that most leadership content skews too entrepreneurial or too corporate to be in touch with the intricacies of a rapidly budding organization. From 50 to 500 brings to life the oft-overlooked leadership needs of growing from a small business to a medium enterprise; and does so in a relatable way that encourages self-reflection, awareness, and improvement. ~ Roy Amin, Managing Partner at REVPAR VENTURES

We see entrepreneurs and small companies build and develop America’s downtowns and main streets. How exciting to see a book that speaks to those business leaders! Without doubt, this is the formula for success—how owners of small companies can grow their organizations and build long-lasting companies that drive our economy. ~ Randy Lewis, Executive Director of Main Street Martinsburg, accredited by National Main Street Center

This book is carefully crafted to reach the management of companies having more than fifty people and are on a growth path to increasing that number. The authors set forth for guidance via a High Impact Leadership Model that includes parameters for Business and People Judgment that are the keys to success. Quarterly reviews focusing on the challenges and decisions of two hypothetical business leaders coupled with authors’ insights on the quality and impact of their decisions represent a great universal education for every business manager. Since small businesses do not have the funds to hire people like the authors, this is a great alternative. ~ Paul Dean, Economist, Investment Banker, and Founder of Collateral Guarantee

Although we are technically buying stock in companies, venture capitalists are really investing in human capital—the founders and management. We would rather invest in an “A” leadership team with a “B” plan than a “B” team with an “A” plan. This book should be required reading for leaders of fast-growing startups or small companies and their teams. ~ Andrew Zulauf, Executive Director of West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust

The authors pretty much challenged every leadership “guru” and said: You don’t understand small business leaders; they are not like execs of large companies. The PRG model is unique and makes all the sense in the world—allowing one to think very specifically about their organization’s growth potential. What a great perspective. From 50 to 500’s leadership model and development tools speak to me as a small business leader and will help readers to dramatically improve their leadership impact. ~ Ryan S. Chadwick, Founder of Fathom Brands

There are plenty of business books out there, but few that truly get the challenges of what it is like to grow a small organization into a much larger one. The authors have clearly been in those shoes—the case studies and the year in the life of two leaders were profoundly valuable and practical. I would recommend this book to any leader with an ambition to aggressively and sustainably grow their business. ~ Rich Berens, CEO and Chief Client Fanatic at Root Inc. (an Accenture company)