David and his wife, Anne, have three children, who have blessed them with twelve grandchildren. At the heart of David's life is his family. He is the author of The Great 8: A New Paradigm for Leadership (the precursor to this book) and co-author of Collaboration Effect on Profit: Overcoming Founder’s Syndrome to Achieve Sustainable Success. David not only speaks and writes about the idea of leaving a lasting legacy, but he also lives it. He’s actively involved in organizations making a significant global impact, like the Young Life Atlanta Project and Young Life North Africa Middle East. His roles with the Fellowship of Christian Companies International (FCCI), Heritage Forum, and Legendary Leadership underscore his commitment to promoting faith-based principles to achieve excellence in the marketplace. David earned a B.A. in English at Davidson College, where he was also the starting quarterback on the football team. He is the founder and chairman of Legacy Advisory Partners, a financial services and executive benefits firm based in Alpharetta, Georgia.