by Larry O'Toole (Author)
"A testament to leading with integrity and courage."
--Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks Coffee Company North America and Starbucks Coffee International and author of It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Putting People First from a Life at Starbucks
Can you run a successful business without compromising your values?
Larry O'Toole, Founder of the award-winning Gentle Giant Moving Company, proves that you absolutely can.
Heavy Lifting: Building a Business With a Giant Heart is part leadership lesson, part memoir, and entirely inspirational.
Through the story of Gentle Giant, readers who are entrepreneurs or leaders at any level will learn how to
- Hire and develop people,
- Foster a culture of enthusiastic teamwork,
- Expand into new markets,
- Hold true to their values, even when up against the toughest challenges,
- Pay it forward, and
- Ensure that the best parts of their business and their leadership live on
Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: April 07, 2026