"Many books in the leadership self-help genre are written from a standpoint of urgency and pressure, but Mahler’s work has a calm warmth to it that allows readers to think about topics from a place of steadiness. . . . An engaging leadership manual that distills the author’s experiences into workable advice."
—Kirkus Reviews

"An instructive memoir and business guide, The Center of the Compass includes personal insights for those looking to sharpen their leadership skills."
—Foreword Clarion Reviews

"The Center of the Compass by Eric Mahler arrives when LinkedIn drowns in AI hot takes, and everyone with a corner office wants to sound like they saw disruption coming. Mahler's pitch runs the other way. Steadiness, not disruption-chasing. A compass, not a hot take."
—Chicago Book Review

“At a time when leaders are pulled in every direction, Eric Mahler reminds us that the real work of leadership begins at the center. This book is a powerful call to steadiness—grounded, thoughtful, and deeply relevant. The Center of the Compass doesn’t just help you lead better; it helps you become the kind of leader others can rely on.”
—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

“In a world flooded with noise, The Center of the Compass is a rare signal. Timely, practical, and deeply relevant, this book helps leaders cut through complexity and navigate uncertainty with purpose and sustained focus.”
—Josh Linkner, New York Times bestselling author, five-time tech entrepreneur, and venture capital investor

“In an era when leadership advice often chases the latest disruption, Eric Mahler offers an enduring framework for staying grounded when everything else is shifting. The Leadership Compass is clear, practical, and deeply human—a guide for leaders who want to make better decisions, build trust, and lead with conviction.”
—Barb Betts, author of The Relationship Advantage

“When the stakes are high and the pressure is real, leaders need more than information—they need direction. The Center of the Compass provides a clear, actionable road map to leading with confidence, resilience, and purpose.”
—Paul Epstein, former NFL and NBA executive; two-time bestselling author; founder, WIN MONDAY® 

“I’ve seen firsthand the kind of leader Eric Mahler is. Grounded. Thoughtful. Steady when it counts. In The Center of the Compass, he shares a framework that every leader needs right now—one that brings clarity and anchors decisions in what matters most. This book will make you a better, more trusted leader.”
—Dr. David Horsager, bestselling author and CEO, Trust Edge Leadership Institute

“Leaders do not need more noise. They need a way to stay oriented when the world keeps shifting. The Center of the Compass offers a practical and thoughtful framework for leading with clarity, resilience, trust, and purpose.”
—Stephen Shapiro, ​author of Pivotal and Invisible Solutions