TAKING STOCK

10 Life and Leadership Principles from My Seat at the Table

By Peter J. de Silva

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In Taking Stock, I enjoyed experiencing the journey of a great American leader. Peter de Silva shares his ups and downs and persistence to succeed. Peter’s journey has been heroic in overcoming challenges.
Terry Dunn – Former President and CEO – JE Dunn Construction and Former Chairman – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Taking Stock is an invitation to take time to reflect on where you are right now as a leader, what got you to this point, and what you might want to do differently to continue to grow both personally and professionally.

Author Peter J. de Silva

Having held C-level positions at TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, UMB Financial Corporation, and Fidelity Investments, Peter de Silva had an insider’s view on the financial and leadership crisis that shook our country. That life experience, along with Peter’s work as a Harvard University Senior Fellow, board member, and his lifelong struggle with a debilitating disease, make him a unique voice—one you don’t want to miss.

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Peter J. de Silva

A Special Honor from Park University

Peter de Silva, Nationally Recognized Financial Services Industry Executive and Best-Selling Author, Receives Honorary Doctorate from Park University

Having served on the board of Park University for three consecutive three-year terms, serving on various board committees and chairing the fundraising effort to build the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center and Business School on the Parkville campus of Park University, Peter J. de Silva received the honorary Doctor of Human Letters on May 6, 2023. This is an honorary degree awarded to those who have distinguished themselves through humanitarian, business, and philanthropic contributions to society. Read More . . .

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Tom Hoenig, former chair of the FDIC, and author Peter de Silva — Tom Hoenig (left) and Peter de Silva

Foreword by Tom Hoenig

Distinguished Senior Fellow, Mercatus Center
Vice-Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 1991–2011

“Peter de Silva’s book is more than a primer on leadership and more than an autobiography. It is a series of lessons on leadership gained through personal experience as he confronted severe personal obstacles to achieve success for himself and those he led.”

Peter became a valued part of the TD Ameritrade executive team when we merged with Scottrade. As expected, Peter was valuable expert in the wealth management and marketing realms. His real strength, however, was his influence on his peers and the impact he had throughout his entire organization. His people knew Peter cared about them, and they would have followed him anywhere. It was not an accident that we were the best in the world at what we did.

Joe Moglia

Former board chairman, TD Ameritrade, and chair of Athletics and Executive Director, Football Coastal Carolina University

Peter de Silva is a leader with a big heart, a big soul, and a big humanity. Read Taking Stock to learn how, and be inspired to, lead in these critical times. The book is approachable without hype or pretense. It is account of a true leader in a Midwest city. This book about community leadership is worth your time and attention.

Bernard Franklin

2022 Fellow, Harvard University’s Advanced Leadership Initiative

In Taking Stock Peter concisely and generously shares timeless lessons for principled leaders. It’s a practical, and actionable how-to guide for successful leaders, regardless of their career stage, industry, or organization size. Crisply written, Taking Stock should be required reading in business schools everywhere.

Gerry Lopez

Former President and CEO, AMC Theatres

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