Synergy and Sparks

Become a Standout Leader with Intentional Strategies Tailored to Your Role and Industry
Synergy and Sparks: Unlock Excellence through Communication, Collaboration, and Influence is more than just a business book-it's a definitive, practical guide for thriving as a leader in an ever-evolving world. Written by the Emmy Award-winning co-founder of Pinnacle Performance Company-one of the world's leading communication skills training firms-this book unveils the proven, award-winning methodology behind Pinnacle's global success.
Blending the art and science of communication, Synergy and Sparks equips leaders with the tools and insights that Fortune 500 companies have relied on for decades. It offers a hands-on roadmap filled with current research, real-world examples, engaging stories, and actionable exercises-empowering readers to lead with clarity, influence, and intention.
Each chapter is designed to spark growth, foster collaboration, and help you apply these transformative strategies directly to your own leadership journey. Throughout the book, readers will learn:
- The six most important aspects of modern leadership: communication, presence, influence, storytelling, connection, and collaboration
- The skills needed to communicate a clear vision, drive productivity, and retain top talent
- Time-tested performance techniques that professional actors have utilized for centuries to project confidence, influence emotion, and motivate action in their audiences
Synergy and Sparks is the perfect resource to help frustrated leaders achieve their full potential and motivate their teams to action.

G. RILEY MILLS is the cofounder of Pinnacle Performance Company and the coauthor of The Pin Drop Principle and The Bullseye Principle. He's been a coach to some of the world's top executives and leaders in countries around the world. Mills is a frequent keynote speaker and guest lecturer, as well as a writer whose work has been featured in Forbes, Inc., and Fast Company.