In The Mensch Method: Achieving Success Through Character in Life and Business, Todd Zive shares a practical and inspiring framework for achieving success through character, resilience, and meaningful relationships. Drawing from his life journey, including the murder of his father when he was four years old, along with the experiences and lessons that shaped his leadership and life, he explores what it means to lead as a mensch, a person of integrity and honor.
This book offers a different way to think about success. It is not only about goals, titles, or financial results. It is about the legacy you leave, the lives you impact, and how you show up for others along the way. By lifting others up, we rise together.
Todd Zive is an executive leader, board director, author, and speaker with more than 25 years of experience in the global medical technology industry. Throughout his career, he has scaled businesses to over $500 million in revenue and led large, high-performing teams. In addition to his executive and board work, he is a dedicated mentor and guest speaker for accelerator programs, business schools, and other mission-driven organizations. Todd holds an MBA from UC Irvine and a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University, along with certifications in Corporate Governance, Executive Coaching, and Venture Capital. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, watching sports, and spending time with his wife, two children, and two goldendoodles.
“This should be an important part of your personal library…”
“A must-read for anyone striving to lead a life of integrity, values, and character.”
“A Practical Guide to Leadership and Life”
“The stories Todd shares aren’t just interesting—they’re packed with lessons you can actually use.”
“With resilience, determination, and self-awareness among its core values, Todd Zive’s THE MENSCH METHOD: Achieving Success Through Character in Life and Business offers a transformative lifestyle that pushes readers to take actionable steps to live a life of integrity and purpose.”
~Tomi Alo for IndieReader
“In the book, Zive lists 11 key traits that define a mensch, along with a series of exercises for readers on how to conquer adversity, build resilience, identify positive influences in life and in business, cultivate vulnerability and extend yourself to help others.”
~Carolyn Robbins, MassLive.com, February 16, 2025
The Hidden Superpower of Every Great Leader: Todd Zive of ZGL Group On Uncovering the Traits That Separate Good Leaders from Exceptional Ones
~An Interview With Cynthia Corsetti
“His story reflects the Merage School’s enduring values: principled leadership, real-world impact, and growth shaped by character. From a small-town pharmacy to executive boardrooms and now the written page, Todd Zive’s journey is a reminder that the most powerful leadership lessons often begin not with ambition, but with humanity.”
~UC Irvine Paul Merage School of Business
Entrepreneur to Employer – The Playbook for Scaling from Solopreneur to Employer
Listen Now
The Power of Connections
Listen Now
Leadership Reflection Guide with practical exercises from The Mensch Method for leadership and personal growth.
