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I appreciate the fact that in [Pepper's] advice to managers he lays great emphasis on both business ethics and civic commitment of company representatives.
Václav Havel
,
Czech Republic
,
Former President
Pepper reads into people's potential in an insightful manner. His style of communicating is warm, constructive and inspirational.
Muriel Anton
,
Vodafone Czech Republic
,
CEO
This book is clearly indispensable on my journey to improve my leadership capabilities and my ability to evolve as a husband, father, friend, colleague, partner and leader.
David M. Uze
,
Freescale Semiconductor
,
President & Representative Director, Japan & Korea
Based on his more than thirty years' experience studying, evaluating, and coaching leaders in every field, de Callier has written a delightful guide to preparing yourself for success.
Vartan Gregorian
,
President, Carnegie Corporation of New York
Pepper has the gift of being able to translate a lot of wisdom into a short practical guide for the busy executive. Invaluable!
Simon Preston
,
YPO-WPO 2009/10, London
,
Global Chairman
Pepper de Callier offers enlightenment and wisdom...he epitomizes the term 'mentor'.
John Zogby
,
International pollster and author of "The Way We’ll Be: The Zogby Report on the Transformation of the American Dream"
He made a difference in my life not because he told me what to do but to show me the way to discover my leadership capabilities and soft power skills.
Door Plantenga
,
Heineken Slovensko, Bratislava
,
Managing Director
Inteligence, honesty, passion, experience, wisdom, humanity, guidance, humility, focus...thats Pepper de Callier. Let him inspire you the same way as he always inspires me.
Milan Vašina
,
T-Mobile Czech Republic, Prague
,
CEO
Pepper’s common sense, practical, pragmatic and balanced approach has helped me on numerous occasions to focus on the right things for my personal journey.
Pavel Řehák
,
Česká pojišťovna, a.s., Prague
,
CEO
Pepper's unique life-journey...has given him a view of life from all angles.
C. David Ferguson
,
Gould Electronics, Cleveland
,
former CEO
Pepper has an extremely unique ability of helping people understand their strengths and weaknesses...
Jay Geldmacher
,
Executive Vice President Emerson and President of Emerson’s Embedded Computing and Power Group of Companies, St. Louis
When you collaborate with Pepper or read his books, you will understand why his recommendations are so effective.
Pavel Kysilka
,
Česká spořitelna, a.s. Prague
,
Chairman and CEO
Common Sense Wisdom Volume II: The Unwritten Resume is must reading for those who want to succeed in the 21st century.
Jan Mühlfeit
,
Microsoft
,
Chairman Europe
Pepper brings a pragmatic approach to leadership coaching through his experience and wisdom.
Doug Brodman
,
Plzensky Prazdroj, Prague
,
CEO
I listened to what he said and, at the same time struggled with taking notes of all my own ideas and thoughts that were triggered by what he was saying.
Pia Anderberg
,
ACT Group AB, Stockholm
,
CEO
Common Sense is a huge part of getting things right in business and that is what this book is all about.
Jim Thompson
,
Crown Worldwide Group, Hong Kong
,
Chairman and CEO
As always, the beauty of de Callier's insightful and practical approach is illuminated by the simplicity of his insights and the clarity of his advice.
Ronald E. Gerevas
,
Heidrick & Struggles, Rancho Santa Fe
,
former Global CEO
Pepper’s experience, deep insight into human soul and his willingness to share it is truly energizing and inspiring.
Petr Kavalíř
,
CGPartners
,
Managing partner
Thank you very much, Pepper, for the inspiration
Tomáš Šabatka
,
Private Investor
For me personally, Pepper de Callier is a total inspiration; whenever we meet I learn or appreciate something new and enlightening.
Jane Hannah
,
České Radiokomunikace
,
Former CEO
Pepper de Callier can uniquely combine high-level leadership theory with everyday business reality.
Václav Novotný
,
Merck Sharp & Dohme—Czech Republic
,
Managing Director
Pepper’s common sense approach to coaching got me on the right track and, in his words, ‘Moving forward with steady, sustainable progress'.
Vladimír Kosmata
,
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic a.s.
,
Corporate Segment & Product Management
Pepper de Callier captures the essence of developing yourself and your career with a masterful approach.
Jitka Schmiedová
,
Česká spořitelna
,
Human Resources Director
Pepper’s ability as a coach coupled with his natural empathy and deep insights into the human psyche, take him to the top of his field.
Mike Short
,
Plzeňský Prazdroj
,
Former CEO
Pepper de Callier is a unique source of wisdom and inspiration for anyone who aspires to be a leader.
Karel Holub
,
Nokia—Kazakhstan and the South Commonwealth of Independent States
,
General Manager
After 20 years in business I am grateful to have found a truly gifted executive coach. I and my team have benefited enormously from Pepper's extraordinary ability.
William England
,
Hamilton & Co Agri-Business Management Services, s.r.o.
,
Agri-Business Director
Common Sense Wisdom offers unique and useful insights
Petr Šmída
,
Amsterdam Trade Bank
,
Chairman
Pepper’s life experience coupled with his professional experience as a coach offer fantastic and exciting insights to anyone who aspires to leadership excellence.
Jiří Kunert
,
UniCredit Bank Czech Republic, a.s.
,
CEO
Jay Geldmacher
,
Executive V.P., Emerson Network Power
,
President of Astec Power
Ivan Balogh
,
Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s.
,
Corporate Affairs & Human Resources Director
I jumped from an entrepreneurial to a corporate world—two very different environments. Pepper helped me understand, navigate and succeed in this transition.
Petr Sýkora
,
Private Investor
Martin Černoušek
,
Lenz Solar a.s.
,
Vice Chairman
Roman Štupka
,
Ericsson Czech & Slovak Republics
,
CEO
Working with Pepper as a coach makes you rich … be it in terms of perspectives on life and your career, or in terms of understanding who you are and what you can achieve.
Pavel Řehák
,
Česká pojišťovna, a.s.
,
Chief Executive Officer
Pepper de Callier has exceptional understanding of what makes a great leader and of the pitfalls that potentially great leaders can fall into.
Dominic Brisby
,
Imperial Tobacco Spain
,
Managing Director
Pepper’s approach is not only intellectually stimulating and inspirational, but it is practical, down to earth, and easily implemented.
Ronald E. Gerevas
,
Heidrick & Struggles, Inc
,
former CEO
Pepper’s coaching style combines an intensity, directness, and results orientation with an almost zen-like wisdom.
Lard Friese
,
ING Insurance Benelux
,
CEO
Pepper de Callier’s book is a wonderful guide and companion for your journey to leadership excellence.
Jan Mühlfeit
,
Microsoft Corporation
,
Chairman Europe
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