YPO Mid-America U.S.

Last week, I spent some time in Breckenridge with my YPO Forum cohort of fellow business leaders, diving deep into team building, meaningful connections, and both personal and professional growth. From active outdoor challenges to insightful discussions, we embraced every moment to learn, lead, and level up. I'm grateful for this inspiring group and the insights we’ve gained to bring back to our organizations!

“As I read Twice Over a Man, I often felt I was peering into the author's life, particularly his childhood, and I felt both humbled and horrified. It is like reading his diary or peeking inside a window to some of his most heartbreaking and formative experiences. I felt sadness for him. I worried for him. I feared for him. I cried for him. I felt joy for him. I celebrated him. Somehow, I never felt sorry or pity for him. I felt hope. His resilience was like a steady drumbeat. The light just keeps breaking through...his light could not and did not dim. He just kept turning so little into so much, creating a platform from which to make the next leap. There is a mix of old soul maturity with lighthearted positivity and humor that feels so authentic to the author's writing. The poetry is powerful! It could have been a book of poems. The quotes and those quoted are thoughtful as well. Wow!”   Michele Holton A member of the Thriver’s Club recently cornered me and said, “Okay, you’ve got some explaining to do—why did I find out about the book being available for purchase on social media before hearing it from you?" The short answer is that I received a call a couple of weeks ago from my publisher, informing me that the book had been released much earlier than expected. Originally, we planned for a late September release. When I got the news, I was tied up with board meetings, bank meetings, presentation preparations and audio recordings, and wasn’t prepared to make a full announcement. Over the past two weeks, I've been reaching out to people in my network one by one, encouraging them to check out the book. So, consider this the formal announcement—Twice Over a Man is out, and it's doing great! The generous comments I've received from those who have finished the book have been overwhelming. As many of you know, I’ve set a public goal of reaching 10,000 readers. One business leader told me, "Your problem won't be reaching 10,000 readers," and added, "The real challenge is reaching the right readers." I’m blessed to have so many good people in my network, and I believe we’re going to do something amazing with this book. My email is (ok @ orvinkimbrough dot com). Please direct any comments about the book there, or share your thoughts on your social media platforms, and consider leaving a review on Amazon. I am particularly interested in the impact of the book on you and your thinking. I am interested in your raw and unbiased perception. Scoreboard – Update (August 25, 2024) I have 50 out of our target of 100 people who have signed up to help spread the word about the book. Thank you!

"Only in YPO"...this is the first time I heard these words back in 2015... Since joining YPO back in 2016, I've grown in more ways to explain from the people, experiences and insights that I'm grateful to have obtained. What a phenomenal experience we had at the YPO Indiana Chapter retreat in Cincinnati! The past few days were nothing short of transformative, filled with insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of purpose. We went "behind the scenes" with some incredible business leaders from FC Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Reds and toured their amazing facilities. We even heard from baseball legend (and stand-up comedian) Pete Rose. Well done Michael Crafton, Chris Madden & Kyle Bach and of course the GOAT chapter administrator Janet Main. Thank you for such a memorable experience and more importantly your friendship! CHEERS to many more epic experiences TOGETHER! #YPOIndiana #OnlyinYPO