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Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It

By Gary Ridge and Martha Finney

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Chairman Emeritus Garry Ridge tells the story of how he helped grow WD-40 Company into one of the worldโ€™s most recognized and beloved brands. How did he do it? By following the wisdom of Aristotle: โ€œPleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.โ€

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ISBN: 9781637746295

Publication Date: March 2025

ISBN: 9781637746301

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Can you create a successful company culture where people joyfully do meaningful work they believe in, within a tribe of supportive, positive, enthusiastic colleagues? Yesโ€”it all starts with you!

From the former CEO of WD-40 Company, this guide will show you how to make this vision a realityโ€”and how to become a true leader along the way.

In his book,ย Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It: Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO of a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company, Chairman Emeritus Garry Ridge tells the story of how he helped grow WD-40 Company into one of the worldโ€™s most recognized and beloved brands. How did he do it? By following the wisdom of Aristotle: โ€œPleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.โ€

In his trademark Aussie storytelling fashion, Garry shares stories from his life that combine to create a deep well of leadership wisdom. Youโ€™ll discover:

  • How a letter from the father of a young girl forever changed Garryโ€™s thinking around the legacy of positive, lasting memories
  • How to transform any workplace into a community where everyone thrives in psychological safety
  • The humbling importance of never getting too impressed with yourself
  • The number one responsibility of every leader, regardless of position in the org chart
  • What Garry learned when he thought he was smarter than a hotel fire alarm on a cold, rainy London night
  • What Garry learned from the time he rode a horse to Wall Street, dressed in full knightโ€™s armor
  • What makes a soul-sucking CEO (and how not to be one)

Any Dumb-Ass Can Do Itย is the story of Garryโ€™s grand adventure in his own words, broken down into lessons he learned along the way, which he calls learning moments. In 26 short lessons, Garry shares stories from his careerโ€”those flashes of insight that have made all the difference in the world.

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About the Authors

Gary  Ridge

Garry Ridgeย has been named byย Inc. Magazine as one of the worldโ€™s top 10 Most Admired CEOs, and served as CEO of WD-40 Company for 25 years. The founder and CEO of The Learning Moment, Garry now delivers his inspiring message to audiences and coaching clients throughout the world. He currently sits on the boards of The Gorilla Glue Company and Eastridge Workplace Solutions. In the past, he has served on the boards of WD-40 Company, The Ken Blanchard Companies and The San Diego Foundation.

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Martha  Finney

Martha Finneyย has written, co-authored, and ghost-written 29 books on employee engagement, leadership, career management, and mental health in the workplace. Her book, co-authored with Libby Sartain, about the culture experience at Southwest Airlines,ย HR From the Heart: Inspiring Stories and Strategies for Building the People Side of Great Business, remains a cherished HR classic today. Her original research into joy in the American workplace has been featured on CNN, NPR,ย Timeย magazine,ย ย The San Francisco Chronicle, andย The New York Times.

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Publication Details

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 9781637746295

Publication Date: March 2025

Format: E-book (epub)

ISBN: 9781637746301

Publication Date: March 2025

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