• “INTENTION is an exhilarating exploration into the power of purposeful living. Unearth the secrets of an engaging life, masterfully interwoven with science and practicality!”

Tony Robbins, #1 NY Times Bestselling author, entrepreneur and philanthropist

• “INTENTION is a true gem that delves into the psychology behind high achievers while offering practical applications for those seeking success — despite feeling stuck or unmotivated. The brilliance of this book lies in its ability to simplify complex concepts, making them accessible to everyone. With a keen focus on the research surrounding successful individuals, the authors provide an invaluable guide for anyone striving to enhance their lives, achieve their goals, and unleash their full potential. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking growth and excellence in their personal and professional journey.”

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach and New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

• "INTENTION decodes the art of personal growth in a distracted world, showing us the key to a richer life.”

Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Indistractable and Hooked

• “If you’re looking for a better way to be human, to get the most of your experience of being alive, look no further than this book. It’s a treasure trove of insight.”

Jeff Goins, bestselling author of The Art of Work

• “I highly recommend that you read INTENTION. I’ve used the power of intention in my own work for decades, and I wish I’d had this book when I began. A key distinction of INTENTION is that the authors use a scientific lens to show how intention can be trained. This is good news, indeed, for those who want to employ intention as a skill professionally or personally. Read INTENTION and grow your own powers of intention.”

Gay Hendricks, Ph.D., author of The Big Leap

• INTENTION is a sharp and engaging book that uncovers the roots of peak performance. If you're looking for a 30,000-foot birds-eye view of what it means to be a high achiever, INTENTION is an excellent compendium that gathers together research from fields as diverse as sleep, willpower, curiosity, and self-belief. Highly recommended.

Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Irresistible and Anatomy of a Breakthrough, Professor of Marketing and Psychology at NYU's Stern School of Business

Mike and his invaluable insights have helped re-shape the way I view a lot of my professional life with regards to goal setting, organising and acting upon said goals and getting out of my comfort zone. He’s a great mentor who always has a valuable perspective on any matter you may be dealing with and will always help you get a better understanding of the situation and how to figure out the best path forward ! As an added bonus, he’s also a great guy to have a fun chat with!

Mike is the go-to person for strategic advice. Whether pivoting careers, negotiating a deal, or understanding a complex issue, Mike has provided thoughtful, timely counsel,  ultimately allowing me to make a greater impact while considering authenticity, intention and purpose.

I’ve known Mike since his time as CHRO at Simons, where his wisdom and inspiring speeches left a lasting impression. When I started my solo entrepreneurship journey, I reached out to him for advice and was deeply moved by how much he believed in me. In just three months of mentorship, Mike has helped me transform from identifying as “self-employed” to confidently stepping into my role as the CEO and Founder of my consulting firm. Today, I dream big and show up boldly, and I can say without hesitation that I’ve never felt this confident in both my professional and personal life. I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to Mike for his guidance, encouragement, and belief in me. He’s not just a mentor but a true architect of growth, and I know I’ll continue seeking his wisdom for years to come.Thank you, Mike!

Mike has been a life-changing influence on me. The consistency of his thoughtfulness and sincere curiosity is unparalleled. He has the rare gift of being able to creatively formulate bold suggestions and strategically lay out tactical recommendations all while avoiding prescriptiveness and demonstrating the humility to challenge his thoughts in real time. His allocentric nature combined with his commitment to delivering value for time and acting in accordance with his values makes him a remarkable coaching asset. He is the kind of guy you want in your corner when ruminating over life's thorniest decisions or at your side on a park bench discussing the mundane as the world passes by. For all of these reasons and more, I am forever grateful that he has been available as a guiding resource in my life.

I have known Mike for several years now. Right from the nature of our introduction, it speaks to his character. Several people had suggested we connect, so I cold-contacted him saying exactly that. He responded immediately.

Several years later Mike has been a critical source of mentorship and coaching, and a good friend. He is selfless in making time to help people think through the challenges they are facing and maximize their potential. His experience across all types of corporate and social contexts makes his input well informed and effectively delivered. 

A natural mentor and coach, Mike cares about people. This gives him the unique skill of being a values-driven superconnector. He always has an eye out for how to connect strangers that he has crossed paths with to create new symbiotic relationships and collaborations amongst others. Personally, this has resulted in many new opportunities, connections and collaborators. Every interaction with Mike is introspective, engaging, refreshing and genuine.

Mike has served as a trusted advisor to me for over a decade now, and I am continuously thankful to have him as a strategic resource. He is a true "triple threat", able to provide wise counsel in finance, law, and especially business strategy. It's not every day that you find someone with his exceptional mix of analytical horsepower and eclectic professional experience, and rarer still to encounter someone who has succeeded in private equity, law, management consulting, entrepreneurship as well as in a large corporate environment. In that sense, Mike is a one-man board of advisors and a fantastic asset to individuals and organizations alike.

Mike was a terrific help and wonderful partner in facilitating multiple meetings of our very senior Advisory Board (including CEO’s, government ministers, academic leaders). He engaged quickly with the material and was able to manage the room with humour, grace, and professionalism. He is both a thought partner and a strategic collaborator who, under pressure, focuses on the right outcomes. I am happy to recommend him without reservation.  

I've first met Mike at a training for McKinsey BAs, where he was one of the moderators. Besides being very engaging and inspiring as a a moderator, Mike personally offered to help with various career-related questions. Ever since Mike has been a great mentor and a source of wisdom on the range of career-related topics -- from private equity and consulting to innovation and design.

Mike is one of the most thoughtful and creative people I have ever encountered. I got to know Mike at McKinsey & Co. Typically, consultants are asked to answer questions, Mike can do that, but he doesn't. Instead, he's the best I've seen at finding the right questions to ask. He digs to the core and then challenges it. Mike applies the same principles as a coach and mentor. I've been fortunate to have Mike challenge me to take more risk, to go off the well beaten path, and to think independently. Without a doubt, his guidance and advice has helped me with many personal and professional breakthroughs.   

If I were to describe Mike in three points, I would say his passion to care about people, his unlimited source of energy and his ability to be a great listener. Since I met Mike at a McKinsey training, he has had an incredible impact on my personal and professional growth. Mike genuinely cared about me and really helped me to reflect on myself. I was able to identify my strengths and to understand how they define me as a person. Mike’s coaching and listening skills also made me aware of what was holding me back to deploy my skills and capabilities to their full potential. I can honestly say Mike had a very important role in my personal and professional development. Today, Mike still is a fantastic mentor to me. 

Ever since I had the pleasure of working with Mike at McKinsey, he has been an invaluable coach and mentor. Few people get the opportunity to work with someone so capable in helping others evolve both professionally and personally. I was always impressed with Mike’s ability to help me understand the external and personal obstacles I faced more clearly than I ever could myself, but most importantly, Mike defines his own success through your success. For that, I’m grateful for his guidance in all that he has helped me achieve.

I had the privilege of working under Mike during his time at Simons, and I can confidently say that he was one of the most influential leaders I've had the pleasure of working with. Mike was not only supportive and approachable, but he also had a remarkable ability to recognize and nurture talent. He was one of the first people who truly acknowledged my potential and made me feel valued in my role. Under his leadership, the entire company underwent a significant transformation. He revolutionized the way we communicated, shared ideas, and supported each other as a team. His approach to leadership fostered an environment where everyone felt heard and encouraged to contribute. What truly set Mike apart was his sense of humor and ability to engage with everyone around him. He had a knack for making us all laugh, which brought the team closer together and made the culture even more enjoyable and dynamic. He always made himself available, and his door (or Teams account) was always open for anyone who needed advice or just a listening ear. Mike is a leader who leaves a lasting impact on both the people he works with and the organization as a whole. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have worked with him and I will miss him dearly!

Mike is an exceptional mentor and boss. I worked with Mike at Juniper, his disruptive new project. Mike is incredibly creative and is truly passionate about the work that he does. Working with him was a unique opportunity to evolve professionally and personally - he pushed me to reach for what I wanted and patiently guided me in my work. Mike's strength lies in his ability to work hard to identify and achieve what he wants and to encourage you to do the same for your own goals.

I worked with Mike as an employee of his start up, Juniper. As an employer, mentor and friend, Mike has had a very positive impact on my personal and profession development - but his capabilities extend far beyond this. Be it for a client's challenge, a friend's request for advice or a personal dilemma, Mike always comes up with creative and helpful ideas. In addition to his creativity, he has an unparalleled passion and drive for the work that he does. It is truly a pleasure to work with Mike, and I hope to have the opportunity to do so again in the future!

I am very happy to have worked with Mike at the Queen’s Smith School of Business Innovation Summit 2016. When I first approached Mike about the Innovation Summit he was immediately enthused about it and became more than just the speaker. We were able to partner up with Juniper and feature all of the Juniper members at the event: keynote, fireside chat and leading a workshop. Working together with Mike, we developed the whole theme for the Summit “Innovation is Creativity Realized,” with his speech, on the same topic, kicking off the festivities for the day. The audience really appreciated Mike’s very sincere and authentic presentation style. Even before the Summit has closed we had audience member asking us when the video of the talk will be available and commenting on how they connected with the topic. What I appreciated the most working with Mike, was his sincerity in wanting to help, his effort in bringing his best to the event, and his patience in working with us and helping us accomplish even more than what we set out to. He is a great speaker and a great mentor; I would not hesitate at an opportunity to work with Mike again.

Mike taught our innovation and design thinking class at the McGill Desautels MBA. He gave us great tools and insights into how to go about developing new ideas, and how to spice up our existing ones. His energy and perspective really gave us a chance to experience what thinking out of the box really is. He continues to be a great teacher and mentor, and has helped me in providing feedback on my career choices and helping guide me in setting my priorities. Thanks for giving your time and all the great conversations!

Mike taught a fabulous Design Thinking session for our International Masters for Health Leadership program at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management. The day was interactive and filled with great learning for our health sector professionals. Mike is engaging and instructive and we can't wait to have him back for a longer session!

Mike, you are awesome. I can't thank you enough for the incredible Influencer Workshop you delivered to my group yesterday. I would have written this sooner, but I was too busy accepting accolades for the session on your behalf! I have been so fortunate  to work with you on other projects, but I have to say this workshop was the best one yet. The content grabbed us all from the start, and everyone was so engaged and enthusiastic that it blew me away, and that's all thanks to your amazing energy, knowledge and delivery. 

What struck me most about Mike's workshop on Design Thinking was his ability to lead it: on the one hand, leaving enough space and encouraging exploration. On the other hand, keeping everything structured and everybody on track. It was a perfect example of using right and left brain thinking in balanced unison.

I really enjoyed the training program that Mike conducted. He is an outstanding presenter and coach with a rich personal and professional experience. Mike made the training both useful and fun. His authenticity, energetic personality and unique entertaining manner of presenting would appeal to any audience.

I really enjoyed the Design Thinking workshop facilitated by Mike. I could think of a thousand different application for testing new approaches or new service offers in complex environments. In my daily job, I aim at having a positive impact on emerging issues such as adapting to climate change and fostering resilience, which call for innovative actions. Through the workshop led by Mike, I realized how Design Thinking can be a powerful tool to truly engage diverse stakeholders in sustainable and community-owned solutions.  

I worked closely with Mike when he was the host for the CEO Speaker Series for the MBA program at McGill. He impressed me with the depth of his preparation for the CEO interviews, his ability to pivot when appropriate and his natural leadership ability.   I have kept in touch with him since as he clearly is someone who making a mark in the world with his ideas on creativity and innovation.

My team had the pleasure of working with Mike Ross for a speakers' event he participated in recently. As organizers of a series of talks entitled "Design Without Borders", we search for engaging speakers who can share experiences and best practices on a wide range of design- and innovation-related topics. The audience is primarily leaders in design-focused industries, including entrepreneurs and employees working as creative talent, 3D manufacturers and industrial designers. Mike's experience in leadership, creativity and innovation was a good fit with our program, and so we asked him to join our panel of speakers in Taipei, Taiwan for the evening of August 14, 2015 by video conference from Montreal, Canada. Mike's talk was engaging and practical: he shared his experiences working with clients, including the challenges and successes, and also conducted a few exercises that directly involved the audience. This last piece was especially impressive given his attendance by video conference; there was virtually no loss in his ability to engage the audience. Feedback from attendees was very positive, including "very practical, I'm already thinking about ways to apply this in my day-to-day work" to "I wasn't aware that creativity and innovation can be taught within an organization, fascinating stuff." We were thrilled to have Mike speak at our event, and would certainly welcome him back anytime.