“Every coach and leader should read Mega Thinking to apply its simple, powerful approach to better thinking.”
—Mike Shanahan, Superbowl-Winning NFL Coach
Virtually every day, you need to make difficult leadership decisions, often on highly technical topics.
Tech entrepreneur Dave Martin realized thinking about a complex topic—and making the best decision possible—requires a structured approach. He discovered that Mega Thinking, or great thinking, can be achieved by using an easy, powerful process.
The key is to define the MegaCepts, or greatest thoughts, on any topic. As a result, you gain a great deal of clarity and insight.
In this fast-paced guide, you’ll learn—and practice—the four-step MegaCepts process to arrive at the greatest thoughts on any topic, no matter how complex.
You’ll master a simple, powerful process to think smarter and make better leadership decisions, which leads to a more fulfilling, successful life!
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“Both my military and pilot experiences taught me the importance of disciplined thinking and leadership decision-making. Dave’s book, Mega Thinking, provides a simple, powerful way to achieve this. I highly recommend that you read it.”
John Kerr—TOPGUN graduate/instructor, US Navy Rear Admiral (retired), Delta Airlines captain (retired), and currently captain on a private B767 and B737
“The Computer History Museum addresses important topics such as the internet, entrepreneurship, and AI. As a long-term member of our Board of Trustees, Dave and I have worked closely together. I admire his structured way of thinking about strategic issues and leadership decision-making. In Mega Thinking, Dave lays out a surprisingly easy process to develop a well-structured set of thoughts relating to any complex leadership decision. Anyone facing decisions about complicated topics will benefit from reading this book.”
Steve Smith—Chair, Board of Trustees at Computer History Museum and retired technology executive
“Dave Martin shows us the way to think better and more successfully in Mega Thinking. Building on the shoulders of giants in thinking and philosophy—along with practical, real-life examples—Dave presents a step-by-step process to improve your thinking and, therefore, be a better leader. Thank you, Dave, for this important work and contribution to our world.”
Ray Rothrock—Nuclear Engineer, Venture Capitalist, Cyber Security and Nuclear Expert, University Trustee and Author
“During the thirty years I have known Dave Martin, I have successfully coached NFL and collegiate football teams, while Dave has been a successful CEO and has coached many other CEOs. Both require smart thinking and excellent decision-making. I tease Dave that as a football coach I have to make decisions in a second, and as CEO he has weeks or an entire season! Even so, leadership decisions must be well thought out. Every coach and leader should read Mega Thinking to apply its simple, powerful approach to better thinking.”
Mike Shanahan— Superbowl-Winning NFL Coach and Division 1 and 2 Collegiate Championship Coach
“I admire how Dave Martin, a fellow author and coach of leaders, has crafted Mega Thinking. This book provides a highly practical process for thinking smarter and making even better leadership decisions. It is a must-read for anyone looking to level up these skills and positively impact their lives. I will be recommending it to my own clients.”
Chris Janssen, MA, BCC—Results Coach and bestselling author of Living All In: How to Show Up for the Life You Want
“I have known Dave for over thirty years, as we have served on boards of directors together and helped form the Computer History Museum Exponential Center, which is focused on inspiring entrepreneurship. Dave’s book is provoking in its pragmatic suggestions to improve everyday thinking. This book provides a practical roadmap for more efficient thought and improved decision-making.”
Larry Sonsini—Founder and Senior Partner of Wilson Sonsini, the leading law firm serving the technology industry
“From a wealth of real-world experience and a profound understanding of effective leadership, Dave Martin crafted a compelling, practical guide that inspires. This book is a must-read for anyone who aspires to lead with vision and integrity in the fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape of today. His insights are profound, actionable, and an indispensable resource for leaders at all levels.”
Dr. Martin Eichelberger—Pediatric Surgeon, Founder of Safe Kids Worldwide, Founder and CEO of Triaj and Chairman of the WHIS Advisory Board on Digital Health and Pediatrics
The best way to understand the MegaCepts process is to illustrate its use with real people who are successfully applying it to actual topics. My Mega Thinking book shares the experiences of six people who
Studies confirm that despite the importance of thinking and the brain’s powerful ability to think many people do not think effectively and, in many cases, do not think at all. Many people consider that thinking
A key goal of the MegaCepts process is to arrive at ten or fewer greatest thoughts regarding a topic that is particularly interesting or important to you. The process guides and empowers you to think
Dave Martin, founder and managing director of 280 Capital Partners, is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. He has been a CEO leader of four information technology (IT) companies and a strategic advisor and/or executive chairman for dozens of other IT companies. One current leadership activity of note is serving on the board of trustees of the Computer History Museum, the leading worldwide institution focused on the history of and future for all things related to information technology.
While serving in these leadership positions, Dave has coached hundreds of CEOs, executive leaders, and members of the boards of directors. His coaching focuses on how to apply more effective thinking to a company’s leadership, strategic direction, and financial goals. Similarly, while serving as an officer, board member, or trustee for numerous nonprofit industry associations and educational institutions, he coaches fellow board members to apply more effective thinking to the organizations’ strategic decisions.
Dave received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from Princeton University, where he also started and lettered on the varsity football and baseball teams. It was as a freshman at Princeton that he first developed the MegaCepts process to arrive at your greatest thoughts on any subject; this leads to more effective thinking and decision-making in both your personal and professional life.
After graduating, he joined IBM, where he became knowledgeable in computer science and launched his career as a leader in the complex, fast-moving, and dynamic tech industry.
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