In The Mensch Method: Achieving Success Through Character in Life and Business, seasoned executive and advisor Todd Zive presents a powerful roadmap for achieving success in both life and business through character and integrity. Drawing from his own journey-marked by the murder of his father when he was four years old-Zive explores how resilience, self-belief, and meaningful relationships have shaped his personal and professional growth.
The book outlines the principles of what it means to lead as a mensch, a person of integrity and honor. He argues that true success is not just about reaching goals or accumulating wealth but about how you get there-by lifting others up and rising together.
Throughout each chapter, Todd shares personal stories and lessons learned from key mentors, inspiring readers to lead with character and leave a lasting, positive impact in the world.
Todd Zive is a senior executive leader, advisor, philanthropist, and investor with over 25 years of global success in the medical technology industry. Throughout his corporate career, Todd scaled businesses to $500M+ and led large, high performing teams. Since founding ZGL Group, Inc. in 2022, he has focused on driving business growth, providing strategic leadership, and building strong company cultures for clients. Todd holds an MBA, a BS in Biomedical Engineering, and 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
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