Publishers Weekly
Gearing his work toward fellow entrepreneurs, Sarillo, founder and CEO of Nick’s Pizza & Pub, offers a personal account of being a small business owner, sharing his perspectives, challenges he’s faced and overcome, and the way he’s transformed his company into a thriving success. More than a mere autobiography, it’s also the story of his company and the people he works with. Sarillo expounds on the paths that he has chosen and why, what those choices have produced, and where the results have led. Many lessons are divulged, but he also wants to reveal a culture, starting with the need for a company to create and state its purpose: this means putting forward “sharp, present-centered statements of what the organization already is right now on days when everything works as it should.” Throughout he expounds on the nature of employees as family, their freedom, growth, and their impact on the company as a whole. Focusing on creating “a work environment that’s meaningful to people and worth being a part of,” Sarillo’s stories center on the power of inspiration, learning, and growing: tips and tools that will help move and motivate a company toward a path of success. Agent: Lorin Rees, the Helen Rees Literary Agency. (Sept.)
From the Publisher
If any of today’s army of would-be entrepreneurs needs inspiration to take the plunge, Mr Sarillo offers not just a great pizza but a fine role model.”
—The Economist
“A Slice of the Pie is more than just a great business story. It's a testament to how a great culture can transform an ordinary company into something extraordinary.”
—Tony Hsieh, New York Times Bestselling author of Delivering Happiness and CEO of Zappos.com
“Nick Sarillo’s restaurants are living proof of trust-and-track’s effectiveness in bringing out the best in people—not just employees, but managers, customers, and members of the communities that a business serves.”
—Bo Burlingham, from the foreword of A Slice of the Pie
“There are only a few CEOs today who have the courage to put people before numbers, Nick Sarillo is one of those leaders. The best part is, his numbers are vastly better than everyone else's. We can all learn a lot about how to treat people and how to run a business from Nick. Inspire on!”
—Simon Sinek, optimist & author of Start With Why
“We hear a lot of fancy talk about creating a transformative culture, but A Slice of the Pie offers tangible steps and processes any business can apply right now. Nick's experience shows it's possible for a new generation of leaders to make a difference while also turning a profit. I found Nick's passion for human potential inspiring, and I'm sure readers in any industry will feel the same way.”
—Chip Conley, Founder of Joie de Vivre Hotels and Author of Peak
“A Slice of the Pie isn't just about creating a transforming, inspiring business culture. It's about the importance of developing a nurturing, supportive, evolving, compassionate community. Nick Sarillo's story will change the way you think about leadership, no matter who you are.”—Pamela J. Althoff, State Senator of Illinois
“Nick Sarillo understands how culture can make or break an organization, and the work he's done at his restaurant is a testament to that fact. A Slice of the Pie lays out a perfect pattern for turning even an ordinary business into something extraordinary. Every business owner should read this book.”
—Sonia M. Nevis Ph D., Founder of Gestalt International Study Center
